Remote Procedure Call

[Craig]

My other computer will show a Remote Procedure Call error
of some type while I am online. When this happens, the
computer gives me about 60 seconds to close all programs
before it restarts the computer. I have been unable to
find a solution on the Microsoft web pages. Anyone have
a solution. It is very frustrating.
Thanks

 

[MGGP]

You probably have the Sasser or Blaster worm. See this:

http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp

You can check your system for infestation from this
(above) site.

To prevent shutdown, after receiving the NT Authority
message, go to Start, Run and type shutdown -a then hit
OK. This will prevent the shutdown.

A tool called Stinger will remove the worm from your
system, it's free:

http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/

Be SURE to read the instructions for XP ! (carefully)

You should get anti-spyware software (SpyBot AND Adaware)
and use them regularly (both have free versions). And keep
them updated !

http://www.safer-networking.org/
www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

Also download the latest Microsoft Critical Updates
(from Internet Explorer go to the Tools menu and hit
Windows Update) and also run updated anti-virus software.
Scan your computer at least twice monthly !

And be CERTAIN your Internet Connection Firewall is
activated.

Good Luck !

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

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My other computer will show a Remote Procedure Call error
of some type while I am online. When this happens, the
computer gives me about 60 seconds to close all programs
before it restarts the computer. I have been unable to
find a solution on the Microsoft web pages. Anyone have
a solution. It is very frustrating.

You've been infected with one of the recent worms, probably
Blaster or Sasser. For specific help, please post the exact
verbatim text of the message you receive about shutting down.