System Shutdown: Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

[Maxine Hickenbotham]

I need HELP!! I'm not a computer whiz. In the past
few days, every time I start up my PC and go to the
Internet I can only stay connected a few minutes as I get
a "SYSTEM SHUTDOWN" message on my screen. It says
Windows must now restart because Remote Procedure Call
(RPC) service terminated unexpectedly.
It goes on to say: System shut down was initiated by
NT Authority/System.

Then it just drops me off the Internet and shuts my
entire PC completely down.

I have no idea what this is, why it is happening all of a
sudden, nor do I have any idea how to fix it. Can you
help?

I did type in the "Search" space of Windows.com the words:
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) and it seems there are some
patches, but I'm not sure if any of these apply to me.

I use Windows XP (Home Addition) - nothing fancy - but
these seem to refer to Beta, etc. and I don't want to do
something that will make matter worse.

Can anyone tell me what is causing this all of a sudden
and what I should do. I'm not even sure I will get this
message finished before I get shut down, but I'm trying.

Thanks,
Maxine Hickenbotham

 

[Ramesh \(XP Power User\)]

Signs of w32.blaster virus - RPC Exploit

Removal, information page:
http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/sramesh2k/RPC_Exploit_MSBlast_Worm.htm

_______________________________________
Ramesh Srinivasan
MSWindows OS- Poweruser
eMail: (e-mail address removed)
Aim: SRamesh2k
INDIA


I need HELP!! I'm not a computer whiz. In the past
few days, every time I start up my PC and go to the
Internet I can only stay connected a few minutes as I get
a "SYSTEM SHUTDOWN" message on my screen. It says
Windows must now restart because Remote Procedure Call
(RPC) service terminated unexpectedly.
It goes on to say: System shut down was initiated by
NT Authority/System.

Then it just drops me off the Internet and shuts my
entire PC completely down.

I have no idea what this is, why it is happening all of a
sudden, nor do I have any idea how to fix it. Can you
help?

I did type in the "Search" space of Windows.com the words:
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) and it seems there are some
patches, but I'm not sure if any of these apply to me.

I use Windows XP (Home Addition) - nothing fancy - but
these seem to refer to Beta, etc. and I don't want to do
something that will make matter worse.

Can anyone tell me what is causing this all of a sudden
and what I should do. I'm not even sure I will get this
message finished before I get shut down, but I'm trying.

Thanks,
Maxine Hickenbotham