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All, Please be aware that there is a current virus impacting PCs. In particular those running something other than Vista. Here is the short summary - I have alerted ATS as well to the situation. What is the virus doing: Exploits vulnerability in an old Microsoft patch Creating and ³auto run² file on USB divices as well as attempting to change the password on your computer. If successful, it will change your login password and spread to any ³connected device on the network² - shared drives, USB devices (any) etc. Re-infection can and will occur, if you donıt address your computer and any type of USB device. Who is impacted: Windows based machines running: Highest risk * XP * 2000 * Windows Server 2003 * any USB based device (it hides in the hidden trash can and ³auto run² files. Medium risk * Vista as well, however not as significant Generally you will be ³safer² if your machine has all of the current patches. Signs that you are infected: * Canıt log into computer password doesnıt work * Auto updates are disabled * Computer runs slow, specifically with Internet and Network activities * Various security related websites cannot be accessed Action to take: Disable network connectivity both lan and wireless Use ³clean machine² unix or Mac OS to download patches to ³clean² (never been used before at all) USB device or CD Download the various files and follow the directions from Microsoft or other security sites Follow the directions to address the patch. At the RCAH, I will be opening up our lab to assist students and others in applying these patches to the machines, so that we can minimize the spread of the virus. I can be reached via the phone at the number listed below, it will forward to the lab, which is located in the Terrace level of Snyder room E037. Regards, Jeanne -- Jeanne G. Carey, PMP Michigan State University Residential College in the Arts and Humanities (RCAH) C210B Snyder East Lansing, MI 48825 Phone +517-884-6001 Fax: +517-884-1244 E-mail: [log in to unmask] Website: rcah.msu.edu GMT-4