SOB !!! Now you can catch a virus just by being connected to the net ! The solution I used was to call a buddy who just happened to catch the news on a late night news program. He's a computer guy and he was able to circumvent the worm, get the fix, and deworm my PC. Since my PC is an integral part of my business, I bought a refurbished, cheap, PC for net use and will never again connect my main PC to the web. I was lucky to get an extension on a government contract that was due today... otherwise, that worm would have cost me a bundle ! (Although, in light of the circumstances, I can't see even the government not granting such an extension, but you never know when you're dealing with the government.) Whew !!! Just glad it didn't eat my brain. Thanks for all the postings and concern guys.