How to Turn off Windows XP System Rescue

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Foucherot

Having to deal with W32.Blaster.Worm, Symantec Security
suggests to Turn off Windows XP System Rescue first.
Please can you tell me How to Turn off Windows XP System
Rescue.

Thank you.

JJF
 
Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore.
Click "System Restore Settings"
Uncheck as appropriate.

To fix:
DISCONNECT the subject computer from any network IMMEDIATELY.
VERY IMPORTANT to repair, closing ports is NOT enough.
Download the patch from the Windows Catalog.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=323166
You want: 823980

This is the IMPORTANT fix by Ron Martell:
http://www.bigblackglasses.com/Article.aspx?Article=342

After this is resolved prevent similar occurrances by installing ALL
Critical Updates from Windows Update.
Keep antivirus up to date and run at least weekly.
Instasll or enable a firewall.
 
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