Apparently, your PC has suffered a major security breech and is now
infected with latest "malware" ("The Sasser Worm") because:
1. The latest Windows XP Critical Updates have apparently not been installed......
2. The PC's firewall apparently has not been properly enabled.....
3. Out-of-date or no AntiVirus program has been installed......
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.
America Online installs its own connection settings that override
the ones that come with Windows XP. America Online's
connection settings don't include a way to turn on Windows XP's
built-in firewall.
Visit the following web site for instructions on downloading
a FREE firewall program for your computer.
Consider purchasing a top-notch Internet Security program
that will help protect your PC from future viruses, hackers, and
privacy threats: http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/nis_pe/
--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
You've apparently contracted the latest worm, W32.Sasser.Worm,
specifically designed to attack people who do not update their
computers promptly and who do not practice "safe hex." In other
words, like Blaster, this worm was developed and distributed _after_ a
patch for the vulnerability was announced and made publicly available.
Further, and also like Blaster, this worm could not affect any
computer whose user had taken the basic precaution of using a properly
configured firewall.
To stay on-line long enough to get the necessary updates, patches,
and removal tools, click Start > Run, and enter "shutdown -a" when the
next RPC countdown begins. This will abort the shut down. Also, make
sure you've enabled a firewall before starting, to preclude any more
intrusions while getting the updates/patches/tools.
You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. -- RAH
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