Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

[Trevor Miele]

When I am on the internet, I have been getting a message
that the computer is going to shut down in 60 seconds
because there is a problem with the Remote Procedure Call
(RPC).

What the hell is an Remote Procedure Call (RPC)?
how do i fix this?

Thanks

 

[Invisible]

When I am on the internet, I have been getting a message

that the computer is going to shut down in 60 seconds
because there is a problem with the Remote Procedure Call
(RPC).

What the hell is an Remote Procedure Call (RPC)?
how do i fix this?

It's a virus.
http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_100547.htm

HTH

 

[Jonathan Maltz [MS-MVP]]

Install:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-026.asp
As soon as you can!

Also enable Windows XP's built in firewall:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;283673

Then go to WindowsUpdate to pick up the latest updates:
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

More info about the worm:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.html

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