"Tony" <lkjlkj@l;lkjlk.com> wrote in message
news:c9iomg$5n0$1@sparta.btinternet.com...
> Thanks I'll remember that last time..
>
> BTW
>
> Do you know how to solve this problem. I can't upgrade Windows. When I go
to
> Windows Update, and click on Scan for updates, it just stops at 0%. I'm in
> W2000.
>
>

Sounds like the blaster worm.  I supposedly rid a friend's computer of it
last Sunday but still couldn't access Windoze Update (using XPee).  I just
did a total re-partition and re-install (it was a 'naked' computer
fortunately) - probably took less total time than trying to figure out what
was wrong.

Routers are sooo cheap these days - my Linksys cost just 6000 yen and of
course I can use the US homepage to get all the help (with screenshots) I
could every imagine needing.  Frankly, I consider the router my most
important piece of PC equipment - it's a condom for your computer.  Not
guaranteed to work all the time - but unless you make little holes in it -
like opening up dozens of ports - you're going to be safe enough.

--
jonathan