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How to Remove the RPC Virus

The RPC virus, also known as as the Blaster, MSBlast or W32.Blaster.Worm, is a computer parasite that exploits the RPC (Remote Procedure Call) vulnerability of the Windows operating systems. The worm can replicate itself over a network and infect other computers. This parasite displays error messages referencing RPC problems and shuts down your computer. The affected Windows editions include Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Server 2003. Microsoft has recognized the severity of the problem and has issued a security patch that prevents infection. However, you still need to run a tool to remove the RPC virus from your computer.

Things You'll Need

  • Microsoft Security Patch MS03-026
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Instructions

    • 1

      Download the Microsoft Security Patch MS03-026 for your Windows version at the Microsoft website.

    • 2

      Download any of the three RPC/W32.Blaster.Worm Removal tools from either Symantec, Sophos or Microsoft.

    • 3

      Double click the saved Microsoft Security Patch MS03-026 file to open it. Follow the step-by-step prompts of the installation wizard to install the patch. Double click the saved RPC/W32.Blaster.Worm Removal tool to open it. Follow the step-by-step prompts of the installation wizard to install and run the tool.

    • 4

      Restart the computer when prompted.

Tips & Warnings

  • Turn off System Restore if you are using Windows XP before you run the RPC/W32.Blaster.Worm Removal tool. Turn it back on after the computer has restarted.

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