NT Authority/Systems Shutdown

[Tamara Hectus]

I am having this problem as well - the problem seemed to
begin after I downloaded some Automatic Updates.
help...please

 

[TDunlap]

So far, this is what I have found. It is a worm that
destabalizes systems. So far, I have only seen it in XP.
I have downloaded the patch and am trying to reach end
user to implement, but he is 500miles away. Try this
site. It has links to Microsoft that will prove helpful.
Good Luck.
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32
..blaster.worm.html

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Tamara;
Automatic Updates from Microsoft had nothing to do with this.
However the lack of a specific Microsoft update did.

DISCONNECT the subject computer from any network IMMEDIATELY.
VERY IMPORTANT to repair, closing ports is NOT enough.
Download the patch from the Windows Catalog.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=323166
You want: 823980
You may need to do this at an uninfected computer and burn to CD or
save on floppy.

This is the IMPORTANT fix by Ron Martell:
http://www.bigblackglasses.com/Article.aspx?Article=342

After this is resolved prevent similar occurrences by installing ALL
Critical Updates from Windows Update.
Keep antivirus up to date and run at least weekly.
Install or enable a firewall.