HELP svchost keeps taking

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HEATHER

my svchost thing all of a sudden will take 99%of my cpu
how can i fix this problem ive been told its a blast worm
but if it is mcafee dosen't pick it up and im so frustrated
 
Make sure that you update your virus definitions from McAfee's website and try the
free Stinger tool from them at the link below.

http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym
-- free online scan.

In addition scan for parasites from AdAware and make sure you are following the basic
security procedures recommended by Microsoft at the link below that includes using a
firewall such as the free Zone Alarm to protect your computer from internet
ttacks. --- Steve

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx -- basic must follow
security procedures.
http://www.download.com/3000-2094-10045910.html?legacy=cnet -- AdAware
 
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