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Old 03-04-2004, 02:23 PM   #1
katogj2003
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I keep getting an error message saying, Windows must now restart because the
Remote Procedure Call service terminated unexpectedly.

What is causing this error and how can I fix it?


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Old 03-04-2004, 03:22 PM   #2
Jonathan Kay [MVP]
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Greetings,

It sounds like the computer is being hit with an RPC exploit. To correct, install this
patch:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/se...n/MS03-026.mspx

If this happens again (say while you're downloading the patch), click Start, then Run, then
type "cmd" and click OK. Then on the command line, type:
shutdown -a

This will abort the shutdown and allow you to install the patch.

You can then remove any worm that causes this that may have infected your PC using this tool:
http://securityresponse.symantec.co...er/FixBlast.exe
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>I keep getting an error message saying, Windows must now restart because the
> Remote Procedure Call service terminated unexpectedly.
>
> What is causing this error and how can I fix it?
>
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