Computer keeps shutting down!

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Hey, I've heard this is an old and easy-to-fix problem, so hopefully someone can help.
On my own personal computer, I connect to the internet via modem. But I just installed XP Pro on it and every time I connect, about two minutes into my internet session, I receive a warning telling me my computer is going to shut down in a minute.
Not surprisingly, a moment later, my computer turns off. I was told that there is a patch I can download, so I had it sent to me.
I tried installing the patch, but a warning comes up saying I need ANOTHER new download from Microsoft. I can download this thing because my computer won't stay connected long enough to download it.
Is there a way I can download this thing so that I can put it on a floppy disc and transport it to my computer?

Thank you
 
After booting and after you receive the shutdown message , go to run and
type shutdown -a and press ok . this will stop the shutdown or this session.
Run a updated virus scan to remove the virus / worm . The MS patch will help
stop it from returning , but not if you have it now. It you do not have the
firewall turn on , turn it on before you connect to the web again. Jym


Eric said:
Hey, I've heard this is an old and easy-to-fix problem, so hopefully someone can help.
On my own personal computer, I connect to the internet via modem. But I
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just installed XP Pro on it and every time I connect, about two minutes into
my internet session, I receive a warning telling me my computer is going to
shut down in a minute.
Not surprisingly, a moment later, my computer turns off. I was told that
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there is a patch I can download, so I had it sent to me.
I tried installing the patch, but a warning comes up saying I need ANOTHER
Click to expand...
new download from Microsoft. I can download this thing because my computer
won't stay connected long enough to download it.
Is there a way I can download this thing so that I can put it on a floppy
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disc and transport it to my computer?
 
Hi,

Hey, I've heard this is an old and easy-to-fix problem, so hopefully someone can help.
On my own personal computer, I connect to the internet via modem. But I just installed XP Pro on it and every time I connect, about two minutes into my internet session, I receive a warning telling me my computer is going to shut down in a minute.
Not surprisingly, a moment later, my computer turns off. I was told that there is a patch I can download, so I had it sent to me.
I tried installing the patch, but a warning comes up saying I need ANOTHER new download from Microsoft. I can download this thing because my computer won't stay connected long enough to download it.
Is there a way I can download this thing so that I can put it on a floppy disc and transport it to my computer?

Thank you
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Start > run
shutdown -a (press enter)
stops the countdown

HOW TO: Enable or Disable Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q283673

What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and Its Variants
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp

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

A tool is available to remove the Sasser worm variants
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;841720

The stinger tool helps in detecting and
cleaning the Sasser worm.
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/


Download this update
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011
Security Update for Microsoft Windows (835732)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS04-011.mspx

Enable your firewall.

MORE ON SECURITY:

Three steps you can take to improve your computer's security:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

321050 Description of a Personal Firewall
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=321050

HTH
 
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