Worm virus error message

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maur5

Whenever I try to set up the patch from microsoft after
I've downloaded it, I get the same error message " unable
to continue, make sure cryptograph is enabled on your
system. What the heck is that and how do I make sure it's
on? Extremely frustrating.
 
Step #1:

Perform a Disk Cleanup:

Go to Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup

Step #2:

Go to Start > Run and type: MSCONFIG , and hit enter.
Select "Normal Startup", click "apply" and reboot.

Step #3:

1. Start the Administrative Tools utility in your Control Panel.
2. Double-click Services.
3. Right-click "Cryptographic Services", and then click Properties.
4. Click "Automatic" for Startup type, and then click Start.
5. Try installing the Updates again. If the problem persists, go to Step 6.
6. Click Start, and then click Run.
7. In the Open box, type: CMD , and then click OK.
8. At the Command Prompt, type (or Copy & Paste) the following commands,
each individually, pressing ENTER after each line:

net stop cryptsvc

ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 oldcatroot2

net start cryptsvc

Type EXIT to close the Command Prompt, and try installing the patch again:

Blaster Worm: Critical Security Patch for Windows XP (32-bit version)
http://microsoft.com/downloads/deta...6C-C5B6-44AC-9532-3DE40F69C074&displaylang=en


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Nicholas

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| Whenever I try to set up the patch from microsoft after
| I've downloaded it, I get the same error message " unable
| to continue, make sure cryptograph is enabled on your
| system. What the heck is that and how do I make sure it's
| on? Extremely frustrating.
 
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