RPC service terminated

[Chuck]

Whole computer shut down while in IE6. Message states
Initiated by NT Authority\system RPC service terminated
unexpected.
Any help would be most appreciated as the computer is not
functional for the Internet. P.S. NEVER call Dell.

Chuck

 

[Mad Max]

Chuck,
Looks like you have a virus. If you receive no assistance here , go to the
following and carefully read their instructions about " read before
posting".
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?s=79993a308a8c948868188018f8eadafb&act=idx
These folks are very adept in solving this type problem.

Mad Max

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE/OE]

Whole computer shut down while in IE6. Message states
Initiated by NT Authority\system RPC service terminated
unexpected.
Any help would be most appreciated as the computer is not
functional for the Internet. P.S. NEVER call Dell.

Chuck

MSBlaster worm.
The first and last links are to copies of scripts that will disinfect your
machine, the last one being zipped.

Information:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/msblast.vbs
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rpc
http://forum.mvps.org/viewtopic.php?t=2703
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-026:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-026.asp?frame=true
MS03-026: Buffer Overrun in RPC Interface May Allow Code Execution
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=823980
Microsoft Windows DCOM RPC Interface Buffer Overrun Vulnerability
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/8205.htm
To clean it up:
http://www.bigblackglasses.com/Article.aspx?Article=342
or a zipped script:
http://www.bigblackglasses.com/staff/downloads/msblast2.zip