What can you do if lsa shell virus won't let you use windows update?

LSA Shell is an important Windows component that unfortunately shows up in some virus related error messages.

install a good firewall like zone alarm and update your windows.


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Download the sasser patch here http://www.microsoft.com/technet/securi...4-011.mspx

Then download the removal tool here http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/deta...laylang=en

Then follow k027's instructions above.

If you need to shutdown in the meantime and can't, the safest way is to hold down your computer's power button for five seconds

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