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pod · 09-01-04, 11:57 PM

Disconnecting the cable does not stop the countdown. On XP you can type 'shutdown -a' to prevent reboot. This will allow you to download the patch. Disconnecting the cable or disabling the network interface will prevent re-infection while you run the removal tool and apply the security patch.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=823980

09-01-04, 11:57 PM	#5
pod Bumbling idiot Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vancouver, CA Posts: 787	Disconnecting the cable does not stop the countdown. On XP you can type 'shutdown -a' to prevent reboot. This will allow you to download the patch. Disconnecting the cable or disabling the network interface will prevent re-infection while you run the removal tool and apply the security patch. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=823980