There have been some nasy viruses going around as of late…I suggest you all update your virus scanners or purchase one if you don’t have one. Also, be sure to download all patches to fix these bugs (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com)…I know it’s slow on dialup, but that’s better than getting a virus.

A few people I know have gotten infected with one specific virus of the several recent ones – Lovsan. From those I’ve talked to who have been infected with this worm, it has manifested itself by giving a remote procedure call error, then rebooting. For more information on the virus, including virus removal instructions, see McAfee’s Lovsan Info Page.

From what I read there, it appears that it is possible to follow these few steps to rid yourself of this pesky virus: