RPC

[gb]

I frequently get a message stating "Windows must now
restart because the remote procedure call (RPC) service
terminated unexpectedly". Following this message the
system shuts down. I am not on a network, this is a stand
alone desktop. The message occurs when I am on line (dial
up modem). What causes this and how can it be fixed??
Thanks,
GB

 

[Tim Slattery]

I frequently get a message stating "Windows must now
restart because the remote procedure call (RPC) service
terminated unexpectedly". Following this message the
system shuts down. I am not on a network, this is a stand
alone desktop. The message occurs when I am on line (dial
up modem). What causes this and how can it be fixed??

You have the Blaster worm!!

First, stop the bug from running by hitting CTRL-ALT-DELETE and
bringing up the task manager. Look for msblast.exe in the list, and
kill it. Now your computer won't shut down, but the bug is still there
and will run the next time you start your machine. Go to this URL to
find out how to get rid of it:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.removal.tool.html