Apparently, your PC is infected with the "Blaster Worm". Use the following
tools to remove it, then promptly update your PC with the Critical Updates
available form the Windows Update website.
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.
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Then immediately turn-on Windows XP's built-in Firewall:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
Special note if you use AOL:
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.
Ref:
http://www.updatexp.com/free.html
A tool is available to remove Blaster worm and Nachi worm infections from computers
that are running Windows 2000 or Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=833330
What You Should Know About the Blaster Worm and Its Variants
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
3 Steps to Help Ensure your PC is Protected
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
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| While working the message comes UP in a new window.
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| "NT SHUTDOWN AUTHORITY"
| The timer counts down in this window and gives you 60
| seconds before shutting down the PC.
