The issue is simple. When you install NT, 2000, XP, 2003 and such, Microsoft's OS is open to infection the moment you connect to the internet.
You get to remove the bugs after the patches and then re-infection (by these bugs) is prevented.
You still need to disable extra services and consider using the TCP/IP security panel to lock out PORTS that you don't need exposed to the internet PLUS your favorite Antivirus.
Bob
Bob,
my 'joy' was premature!
all the problem reappeared (the most disturbing is AVG
disabling!)
scanned system32 and found:
2 AGBOT.XX worms and one Lovesan.A virus
already removed before!!
I thought SP4 takes care of this!?

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