My computer shuts down every 5 minutes or so

[Michael]

Hello,

Every 5 minutes or so my computer is shutting down with
this message:

The system is shutting down. Please save all work in
progress and log off. any unsaved changes will be lost.
This shutdown was initiated by NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.

Then I have a 1 minute countdown before it shuts down.
What can I do to stop this?

Thanks

 

[Nicholas]

Michael --

Read and follow the procedures outlined in the following articles:

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

W32.Blaster.Worm Removal Tool
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.removal.tool.html

MS03-026: Buffer Overrun in RPC Interface May Allow Code Execution
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=823980

MS-MVP Kelly Theriot's Repair Solution:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rpc


**** You need to make sure you have a FIREWALL enabled ****

Open XP's "Help and Support" and type: FIREWALL , and hit enter.
Click on the topic titled "Enable or Disable Internet Connection Firewall".

Essential Security Tools for Home Office Users
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...l=/technet/columns/security/5min/5min-105.asp

Last, but not least, consider purchasing and installing a good
internet security package, such as:

Norton Internet Security 2003
http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/nis_pe/

-- Includes Norton AntiVirus 2003
-- Includes Norton Personal Firewall
-- Includes prevention of annoying web pop-ups
-- Includes Parental Controls
-- All in one, easy-to-install & manage package


--
Nicholas

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| Hello,
|
| Every 5 minutes or so my computer is shutting down with
| this message:
|
| The system is shutting down. Please save all work in
| progress and log off. any unsaved changes will be lost.
| This shutdown was initiated by NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.
|
| Then I have a 1 minute countdown before it shuts down.
| What can I do to stop this?
|
| Thanks

 

[purplehaz]

You are most likely infected with a virus.

Norton Anti Virus
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.html

Network associates:
http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_100547.htm


Also make sure to follow the links to the Microsoft pages for the patch or
visit windows update for the patch after you remove it.


More info:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=823980