Stop error in XP

[neil_ronaldson]

While surfing the net i got this msg and the computer
forces a shutdown and restart - why?

Event Type: Error
Event Source: Service Control Manager
Event Category: None
Event ID: 7031
Date: 2004/03/17
Time: 08:11:01 PM
User: N/A
Computer: NEIL
Description:
The Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service terminated
unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s). The following
corrective action will be taken in 60000 milliseconds:
Reboot the machine.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

 

[purplehaz]

Always run a firewall and anti-virus programs on your computer at all times.



You are infected with the Blaster worm virus.



To stop the rebooting/shutdowns, right click on the task bar, choose task
manager, processes tab, look for msblast.exe. Highlight it and click end
process. Then turn on the xp firewall.

To turn on the firewall: control panel, network and internet connections,
network connections, right click your connection, properties, advanced tab,
check the protect my computer box. Do this as quickly as you can once the
desktop comes up. Then visit the sites below for the removal and patch info.

Symantec: removal info and removal tool
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.html

Also make sure to follow the links to the Microsoft pages for the patch or
visit windows update for the patch after you remove it.

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