Windows keeps shutting down automatically while getting online

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I'm getting tired of my computer shutting down automatically every time i sign onto AOL. I desperately need help solving that mystery problem so I can continue staying online. Can somebody help me out. I'm using windows XP home edition.
 
Hi Ironhorse,

I'm getting tired of my computer shutting down automatically every time i sign onto AOL. I desperately need help solving that mystery problem so I can continue staying online. Can somebody help me out. I'm using windows XP home edition.
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Do you get a message from NT Authority and is there a 60 second
countdown?

If so, you have got the blaster virus or a variant.

To stop the shutdown, you can go to Start > run > and type
shutdown -a

You have to get a tool to get rid of the worm, install the patches
from Windows Update and install a firewall, either XP's own or a
third-party one, like the free Zone Alarm from www.zonealarm.com

Blaster Worm FAQ:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast_faq.asp

833330 A tool is available to remove Blaster worm and Nachi worm
infections
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=833330

Blaster Worm Security Bulletin:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp

826955 Virus Alert About the Blaster Worm and Its Variants
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=826955

826234 Virus Alert About the Nachi Worm
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=826234

MORE ON SECURITY:

Three steps you can take to improve your computer's security:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

321050 Description of a Personal Firewall
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=321050

Good luck
 
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