XP Pro shuts down immeiately. Virus? Can I access the internet in Safe Mode?

[Guest]

Running WInXP Pro. Clean install just a few weeks ago. Have installed all updates, etc. Have activated Windows built-in firewall. Had a virus within first few minutes on internet, so eliminated worm, and turned on firewall. Think I have another one, based on behavior of Windows.

When I log on, Windows IMMEDIATELY shuts down (1 min. countdown) - no time to access online virus scanner, etc and correct

Error message I get is: "C:Windows/System32/sass.exe terminated unexpectedly with status code 128. . . . . .

Can use WindowsXP in Safe Mode without computer shutting down. "Have run Adaware to check for spyware/adware - none found. PandaSoftware PQRemove.exe can't find any viruses (abbreviated program). How can I access internet in Safe Mode in order to go to a thorough online virus scanner? Is there a way to dial out and access internet in Safe Mode? My ISP connection program does not want to run in Safe Mode. Can anyone help? Does anyone know what virus/worm this might be causing this problem. When computer shuts down on it's own (after the 1 min. countdown, due to this problem), when I try to log back on it asks for a logon password (none installed). If I power down and reboot, I can go into safe mode, or attempt to log in normally without the password interference. Any assistance would be apprciated!

 

[Guest]

Sorry, made a mistake on error message - says

"C:\Windows\System32\lsass.exe terminated unexpectedly with status code 128. . . . . . ." not sass.exe (read error too fast).

 

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| Sorry, made a mistake on error message - says:
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| "C:\Windows\System32\lsass.exe terminated unexpectedly with status code 128. . . . . . ." not sass.exe
(read error too fast).