Shut down message that RPC isn't responding....HELP

[Kirstifani]

Why does this happen??? I will in the middle of doing
just normal computer activities, and a message will come
up that the RPC isnt responding, and an unexpected shut
down will occur. It gives you one minute to save stuff,
then shuts down by itself.

Did i mention that my computer is an HP??? I heard that
XP and HP's dont go well together, and that certain
update patches screw up the system. I just downloaded my
fist SP1, and now this happens???

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks,
Kirstin

 

[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! You are running the 32-bit version

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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[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Why does this happen??? I will in the middle of doing
just normal computer activities, and a message will come
up that the RPC isnt responding, and an unexpected shut
down will occur. It gives you one minute to save stuff,
then shuts down by itself.

Did i mention that my computer is an HP??? I heard that
XP and HP's dont go well together, and that certain
update patches screw up the system. I just downloaded my
fist SP1, and now this happens???

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

Kirstin

Go to MVP Kellys website at the following address. She has this error well
documented there including some files that will automatic fix the problem.

Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Exploit - Updated!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rpc

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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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[Tim Slattery]

Why does this happen??? I will in the middle of doing
just normal computer activities, and a message will come
up that the RPC isnt responding, and an unexpected shut
down will occur. It gives you one minute to save stuff,
then shuts down by itself.

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