Kenny; Read this Info ......
If your computer is constantly attempting to shutdown
or reboot, quickly go to:
Start > Run and type: shutdown -a , and hit enter.
This should halt the rebooting problem.
Then immediately turn-on Windows XP's built-in Firewall:
How do I turn on the Firewall?
http://www.andyrathbone.com/tips/firewall.html
You have an unwelcome visitor known as the WM32 Blaster/Lovsan worm.
It entered your computer through your internet connection because the
"firewall" was not properly enabled and essential critical updates were not
installed from the Windows Update website. For instructions on fixing the
problem, visit:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_msblast.htm and follow
the instructions.
[Courtesy of MS-MVPs Doug Knox, Kelly Theriot, and Mike Kolitz]
After fixing the problem, visit the following web sites:
What You Should Know About the Blaster Worm
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
Essential Security Tools for Home Office Users
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/columns/s
ecurity/5min/5min-105.asp
Last, but not least, consider purchasing and installing a comprehensive
internet security package, such as:
Norton Internet Security 2003
http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/nis_pe/
-- Includes Norton AntiVirus 2003
-- Includes Norton Personal Firewall
-- Automatically updates itself
-- Includes prevention of annoying web pop-ups
-- Includes Parental Controls
-- All in one, easy-to-install & manage package
More info ;
I have the RPC Blaster worm "virus," what do I do?
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
ALSO NOTE:
www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
My computer is giving RPC Remote Procedure Call messages.
There is a TFTP message or file on my computer.
My computer keeps locking up, and/or rebooting, or telling me that it will
reboot in 1 minute.
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
ALSO NOTE:
www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
Where can I download the Blaster worm / RPC DCOM patch?
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com OR
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.asp