Updates and viruses

[Cyber13]

I get windows loaded with my raid drivers and video drivers. I get my hardware installed (dial-up modem) and load the drivers for it. I install directx and service pack1 from microsoft's free CD. I load isp software and symantic systemworks pro (anti-virus included). Now the trouble begins, when I try use windows update I get viruses. So I get pissed and format everything because I want to start out on a good foundation (if you know what i mean). Reload everything but this time before I try to access windows update I decide to first update my virus definations thinking this would help. Well guess what, while updating the virus definations I get sasser virus! How can I get everthing loaded and updated without getting these stupid viruses?
PLEASE HELP!!!!

[kryyst]

Are all the CD"s you are using 100% legit factory cd's? If not it's possible that one of your isntall sources is infected.

Now how or where is the virus being detected as you shouldn't be picking it up from going to either norton's or M$'s site. If however you are setting up your email or bringing in docs or anything like that, that would be another source of it.

There is something else to this equation you are neglecting as if you are doing what you are saying you shouldn't be getting any viruses.

[Cyclonite]

Turn on Windows Firewall (if you're using XP). You don't have to have something infected with Sasser to be infected, it's still running rampant over the net. I'm assuming you're not using a router. If that's the case, you may want to invest in one so you can at least get the updates before getting pounded.

I recently worked on a machine, and after a format, I had Blaster, Sasser, and a few others viruses/trojans within a matter of 10 minutes while trying to get everything updated.

[Cyber13]

Could it be coming in through messenger?

[Cyclonite]

Probably not. There are going to be many unpatched exploits on your system though. That's why you need to enable the firewall or get behind a router before connecting to the internet. Once you get everything from Windows Update, you should most likely be good to go, though I'd still invest in some sort of protection.

[Cyber13]

Probably not. There are going to be many unpatched exploits on your system though. That's why you need to enable the firewall or get behind a router before connecting to the internet. Once you get everything from Windows Update, you should most likely be good to go, though I'd still invest in some sort of protection.


Can,t get behind a router because I have dial-up. I will try to turn on windows firewall, I thought that service pack 1 already turned that on but I will check.

Kryyst, everything is 100% legit, no copys just the good stuff.

[rapture]

You need a firewall, install one before you go online for the first time if possible.
The internet is a dirty place these days... And I'm not talking about the porn either...

[Cyclonite]

Oh, I'm sorry. I guess I should have asked whether you were on broadband or not. Sorry about that.

Can you turn on Windows firewall with dialup? Heh. I haven't used dialup in so long, that I've never had a chance to try with XP.

But, definitely, you need some sort of firewall before accessing the net.