Just now, many Internet users are experiencing problems with their computers shutting down abruptly. It is the result of a computer vulnerability and is being experienced by computer users around the world. It is due to a computer worm that scans computers checking to see if port 135 is open. If so, the worm takes advantage of the computer and shuts it down. If your computer has not been infected, you should go to one of the web sites shown below to update your anti-virus software or install a patch to prevent infection. Here is a Microsoft bulletin regarding this vulnerability: http://www.microsoft.com/security/security_bulletins/ms03-026.asp Here is an update from Symantec: http://www.sarc.com/avcenter/security/Content/8205.html Here is an update from McAfee: http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp? id=description&virus_k=100547 If your computer becomes infected and gets shut down, you will need to follow these steps (you may want to print them for future reference): Unplug modem. Attention: PC users I felt this was important enough to send to all my lists. I've been hearing about it all day on the TV news. So, please read and beware! Best, Sandi Carter List mom Restart computer. Go to Start / Search / For Files and Folders. Confirm that Look in is set for C: drive. Search for files and folders named: "MSBLAST.exe" When computer finds the msblast file(s), right click on the file names and delete all copies of the file. Shut down the machine. Plug the modem back in. Restart the machine. Go directly to one of the web sites above and install the patch and/or update.