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Virus Encyclopedia
Welcome to the Virus Encyclopedia of Panda Security.
Blaster | |
Threat Level Damage Distribution |
In order to make absolutely sure that Blaster has not affected your computer, you have the following options:
If Panda Antivirus or Panda ActiveScan detects Blaster during the scan, it will automatically offer you the option of deleting it. Do this by following the program's instructions.
In order to prevent your computer from being affected again by Blaster, protect it by applying the security patch, available through Microsoft's website. Access the web page for downloading the patch.
Note: While the security patch is not installed, your machine will present the vulnerability which Blaster exploits in order to affect it, and it will restart itself whenever you are connected to the Internet. Keep in mind that, in case you would reformat your computer and reinstall the Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT operating system, it is necessary to reapply the security patch, in order not to be affected again.
As an extra precaution run our free utility Panda QuickRemover, which will automatically repair any damage that Blaster may have caused in your computer. In order to do this, follow these instructions:
If you are a Panda Software client:
If you are not a Panda Software client:
Additional notes:
In order to keep your computer protected, bear the following tips in mind:
For more detailed information about how to protect your computer against viruses and other threats, click here.