Remote Procedure Call

[David]

I have Windows XP at home on my Sony Vaio computer and it
keeps shutting down after I get the following automatic
shutdown notice:

The NT/Authority system iRemote Procedure Call service
terminated unexpectedly and the computer is shutting down.

I can't figure out what the problem is and I can't stay on-
lin at home long enough to send an e-mail to get help from
MSN of which I am a subscriber.

 

[Nicholas]

David --

If your computer is constantly rebooting, quickly go to:
Start > Run and type: shutdown -a , and hit enter.

This should halt the rebooting problem.

Then immediately turn-on Windows XP's built-in Firewall:

How do I turn on the Firewall?
http://www.andyrathbone.com/tips/firewall.html


You have an unwelcome visitor known as the WM32 Blaster/Lovsan worm.
It entered your computer through your internet connection because the "firewall"
was not properly enabled and essential critical updates were not installed from
the Windows Update website. For instructions on fixing the problem, visit:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_msblast.htm and follow
the instructions.

[Courtesy of MS-MVPs Doug Knox, Kelly Theriot, and Mike Kolitz]


After fixing the problem, visit the following web sites:

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

Essential Security Tools for Home Office Users
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...l=/technet/columns/security/5min/5min-105.asp

Last, but not least, consider purchasing and installing a comprehensive
internet security package, such as:

Norton Internet Security 2003
http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/nis_pe/

-- Includes Norton AntiVirus 2003
-- Includes Norton Personal Firewall
-- Automatically updates itself
-- Includes prevention of annoying web pop-ups
-- Includes Parental Controls
-- All in one, easy-to-install & manage package


--
Nicholas

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| I have Windows XP at home on my Sony Vaio computer and it
| keeps shutting down after I get the following automatic
| shutdown notice:
|
| The NT/Authority system iRemote Procedure Call service
| terminated unexpectedly and the computer is shutting down.
|
| I can't figure out what the problem is and I can't stay on-
| lin at home long enough to send an e-mail to get help from
| MSN of which I am a subscriber.
|
|

 

[null]

I have Windows XP at home on my Sony Vaio computer and it
keeps shutting down after I get the following automatic
shutdown notice:

The NT/Authority system iRemote Procedure Call service
terminated unexpectedly and the computer is shutting down.

I can't figure out what the problem is and I can't stay on-
lin at home long enough to send an e-mail to get help from
MSN of which I am a subscriber.

You have the w32.blaster virus. Using a friend's uninfected PC, go to
Symantec's web site to download a fix to a floppy. Run the fix from Safe
Mode (Shut off System Restore before running the fix). Then reboot to
XP's normal mode and go to Microsoft's Windows Update site and download
all critical patches. Then turn System Restore back on and reboot.

--
-the small one

All postings carry no guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied.
Proceed at your own risk, and perform system and data backups prior to
making changes to your system, and on a regular basis, to protect your
system.

 

[David]

-----Original Message-----
David --

If your computer is constantly rebooting, quickly go to:
Start > Run and type: shutdown -a , and hit enter.

This should halt the rebooting problem.

Then immediately turn-on Windows XP's built-in Firewall:

How do I turn on the Firewall?
http://www.andyrathbone.com/tips/firewall.html


You have an unwelcome visitor known as the WM32 Blaster/Lovsan worm.
It entered your computer through your internet connection because the "firewall"
was not properly enabled and essential critical updates were not installed from
the Windows Update website. For instructions on fixing the problem, visit:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_msblast.htm and follow
the instructions.

[Courtesy of MS-MVPs Doug Knox, Kelly Theriot, and Mike Kolitz]


After fixing the problem, visit the following web sites:

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

Essential Security Tools for Home Office Users
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp? url=/technet/columns/security/5min/5min-105.asp

Last, but not least, consider purchasing and installing a comprehensive
internet security package, such as:

Norton Internet Security 2003
http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/nis_pe/

-- Includes Norton AntiVirus 2003
-- Includes Norton Personal Firewall
-- Automatically updates itself
-- Includes prevention of annoying web pop-ups
-- Includes Parental Controls
-- All in one, easy-to-install & manage package


--
Nicholas

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| I have Windows XP at home on my Sony Vaio computer and it
| keeps shutting down after I get the following automatic
| shutdown notice:
|
| The NT/Authority system iRemote Procedure Call service
| terminated unexpectedly and the computer is shutting down.
|
| I can't figure out what the problem is and I can't stay on-
| lin at home long enough to send an e-mail to get help from
| MSN of which I am a subscriber.
|
|
.
Thanks - I'll try these suggestions and see of they work!