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XP RPC error, and installed the patch

Hey guys,
I found the XP patch, and installed it, I'd say it works, at least my system doesn't restart automatically or give any sort of errors, but I can't connect to the internet now!!
I tried to check some services like the RPC or the Network connections, but they are all working like they used to before it all started.
I reinstalled my modem and tweak my connection settings, all in vain!

please help me, I've ran out of ideas
Thank you
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ipconfig /release
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i would remove the virus that was causing it to restart

virus name is msblast.A

for explanation and removal go to this link

http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM_MSBLAST.A


i reccomend the automatic removal, would be easier (explained in that link also)

this is a link within that las link to be more specific

http://www.trendmicro.com/download/tsc.asp
Physically Disconnect from the Internet

While the system is shut down, disconnect any network (local network, cable modem, DSL, broadband,

etc.) from the back of the system.

Turn on the system.
If using a dial-up (i.e., modem) connection, do not connect to the Internet.

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Disable DCOM

To manually or disable DCOM for a computer: Run Dcomcnfg.exe.

Click the Start button, click Run, in the Open box type

Dcomcnfg.exe

and click OK.

Under Console Root, click Component Services.

Open the Computers subfolder.

Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.

Click the Default Properties tab.

Click to to clear the Enable Distributed COM on this Computer check box.

Click OK to apply the changes.

Quit Dcomcnfg.exe.

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Download Critical Update

NOTE: If you still see the NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM error message after you have disabled DCOM and

reconnected to the Internet:

Click the Start button, click Run, in the Open box type shutdown -a and click OK.  

Reconnect your cable modem or DSL modem.

Start an Internet session and go to this URL:

http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/8/b/98bcfad8-afbc-458f-aaee-b7a52a983f01/WindowsXP-KB823980-

x86-ENU.exe

Close all open programs including Internet Explorer.

Double-click the filename to expand and execute the patch. Follow the directions in the Wizard to

complete the installation.

The security patch should be applied when you restart Windows.

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Remove The Virus/Worm From Your System

Update your virus scan software definition files at the software vendor's web site and run a complete

virus scan.

Alternatively, free stand alone virus/worm removal programs are available from Symantec and McAfee:

Symantec:

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/FixBlast.exe

McAfee:

http://download.nai.com/products/mcafee-avert/stinger.exe 

Either of these programs can be downloaded and executed to clean this virus/worm from your system

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Enable DCOM

To manually enable DCOM for a computer: Run Dcomcnfg.exe.

Click the Start button, click Run, in the Open box type

Dcomcnfg.exe

and click OK.

Under Console Root, click Component Services.

Open the Computers subfolder.

Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.

Click the Default Properties tab.

Put a check on Enable Distributed COM on this Computer check box.

Click OK to apply the changes.

Quit Dcomcnfg.exe.