Can't start XP

E

Eric

When I start XP on my home computer I get an error message
that reads "Windows must now restart because the Remote
Procedure Call (RPC) service terminated unexpectedly."
It gives me a minute and won't let me do any
troubleshooting. After a minute, it restarts my computer.
What do I do?
 
C

Carey Frisch [MVP]

Apparently, your computer is infected with the W32.Blaster.Worm or one of its variants.
This happened because you have not been using an internet connection firewall and have
neglected to install the critical updates available at the Windows Update website.

What You Should Know About the Blaster Worm and Its Variants
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp

Are you looking for info about the cause of "Remote Procedure Call (RPC)",
initiated by NT Authority\System error message that shuts down Windows
(you might also see svchost.exe error occasionally)?
http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc1831.html

If you have AOL:

America Online installs its own connection settings that override
the ones that come with Windows XP. America Online's
connection settings don't include a way to turn on Windows XP's
built-in firewall.

Visit the following web site for instructions on downloading
a FREE firewall program for your computer.

Ref: http://www.updatexp.com/free.html

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| When I start XP on my home computer I get an error message
| that reads "Windows must now restart because the Remote
| Procedure Call (RPC) service terminated unexpectedly."
| It gives me a minute and won't let me do any
| troubleshooting. After a minute, it restarts my computer.
| What do I do?
 

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