Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

[matt winter]

I recently installed Windows Xp and found that every time
I connect to the internet an error message comes up
saying the system has to shut down because the Remote
Procedure Call (RPC) terminated. I looked this up and
found it on Firewall help, and turning the firewall on
seems to stop it. However, having a firewall is a problem
for me and I would like to know if there is any other way
I could deal with this. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Matt;
If the firewall causes a problem, you need to resolve the problem and
not disable the very important firewall.
You put your computer at risk for anything that may be out there
without a firewall.
You possibly have something configured improperly if the firewall
seems to cause it.
If you choose to run without a firewall, your only safe option is to
permanently disconnect the computer from any type of network.

Also, have you taken the necessary steps to ensure Blaster is
completely off your system?
DISCONNECT the subject computer from any network IMMEDIATELY.

If necessary to stop the reboot process:
Start/Run
Type "shutdown -a" ENTER

Install or enable a firewall IMMEDIATELY:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

VERY IMPORTANT to follow ALL steps, closing ports or installing the
patch is NOT enough.
Download the patch and regedit referenced in the article below.
You may need to do this at an uninfected computer and burn to CD or
save on floppies.
Each file is small enough to fit on a floppy.

Follow this to clean and protect your computer:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rpc

After this is resolved prevent similar occurrences by installing ALL
Critical Updates from Windows Update.
Keep antivirus up to date and run at least weekly.
Install or enable a firewall.

See also:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=826955
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

The only valid reason I can think to _not_ use a firewall would be
if one is deliberately "collecting" and studying viruses, spam, and
other such intrusions.


Bruce Chambers

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[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

W32.Blaster.Worm
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.html

W32.Blaster.Worm Removal Tool
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.removal.tool.html

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-26
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-026.asp

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



Bruce Chambers

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