60 second shutdown notice

[Paul T.]

I've been getting a "60 second shutdown notice" which
counts down from 60 seconds and shuts my computer down.
This only happens when I'm connected to the internet.
The following is the text message I get in the shutdown
window:

NT Authority System

Windows must now restart because the
remote procedure call (RPC) service terminately
unexpectantly.

<60 seconds before system shutdown>

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Apparently, your computer has an unwelcome visitor (VIRUS) known
as the WM32 Blaster/Lovsan WORM. It only takes a split second for
this WORM to infect your computer if a firewall is not enabled and you
have an active internet connection.

It entered the computer through the 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:

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

Remove W32.MSBlast.Worm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rpc

Blaster Worm: Critical Security Patch for Windows XP (32-bit version)
http://microsoft.com/downloads/deta...6C-C5B6-44AC-9532-3DE40F69C074&displaylang=en

If your computer is constantly attempting to shutdown
or reboot, quickly go to:

Start > Run and type: CMD , and hit enter.
This opens the Command Prompt window.

Then type: shutdown -a , and hit enter.

This should halt the rebooting problem.

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

Protect Your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp


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

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| I've been getting a "60 second shutdown notice" which
| counts down from 60 seconds and shuts my computer down.
| This only happens when I'm connected to the internet.
| The following is the text message I get in the shutdown
| window:
|
| NT Authority System
|
| Windows must now restart because the
| remote procedure call (RPC) service terminately
| unexpectantly.
|
| <60 seconds before system shutdown>

 

[Paul T.]

Carey,

I've starting taking the steps you've recommended. I
hope everything turns out OK.

Thanks for taking the time to help me out.

Paul

(e-mail address removed)

 

[Cerridwen]

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Oh for crying out LOUD! What is this - moron open season?! Load up yer gun,
Pa, I founds us anuther!The chilluns are gunna eat well tonight! Had you
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have been enough) you'd have been able to answer your own question! But, no,
that would have been *FAR* too much effort - far easier to whine here...This
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http://groups.google.com - and that's /far/ more assistance than you
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