Re: windows must restart because RPC service terminated unexpectedly

  • Thread starter Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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Jupiter Jones [MVP]

You most likely have a worm W32.Blaster.Worm
DISCONNECT the subject computer from any network IMMEDIATELY.

Install or enable a firewall IMMEDIATELY:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

VERY IMPORTANT to repair, closing ports is NOT enough.
Download the appropriate patch referenced in Ron Martessl article
below.
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

Also see:
http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?date=2003-08-11

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.
 

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