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Corrupted svchost file, can I replace?

My svchost.exe file became infested with a virus, and because of this, my computer occasionally crashes. The file cannot be dis-infected, and I've tried with Norton and Panda. Could I copy and paste the svchost file from my other computer to my corrupted computer, or would that generate problems?

Thanks,

Chris McFarland

sunray_2003

Most likely it is a BLaster worm

Check these

http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp

Removal tool : http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.removal.tool.html

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.html

Patch : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=C8B8A846-F541-4C15-8C9F-220354449117&displaylang=en

Virus Alert About the Blaster Worm and Its Variants:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=826955

andlommy

run sfc /scannow
be ready to insert media from which you installed your OS.
sfc - is a system file check utility. it checks system for modified files and restores them as necessary. before you run sfc, enable your internet connection firewall. run sfc in safe mode. after sfc reboot once more in safe mode, run antivirus checks, reboot into normal mode (you have your firewall enabled, don't you). afterwards go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and install all the updates. you should keep your firewall enabled while installing updates. afterwards it can be disabled, but you can leave it enabled to be secure. afterwards reboot and do a virus/spyware/adware check again
for antivirus see www.symantec.com
for ad-aware see www.lavasoftusa.com

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I don't think it would generate problems