xp shuts down

[jtfrog]

xp shuts down and restarts itself with error

NT Authority\system

and

RPC

 

[Gary Tsang]

Hi,

It appears your computer has been infected with the Blaster virus. For more
information and how to fix this please see follow this link:

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

Plus: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=826955

More information about this particular worm:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.html

Removal Information can be found here
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rpc



--
Gary Tsang
Microsoft MVP - Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

 

[Prasad]

You have the blaster virus.

1. Click Start, Run and then type: shutdown -a

This prevents the system from automatically restarting long enough
for you to download and install the Microsoft security update.

2. Click OK.

3. If the "shutdown -a" command fails to keep the computer from
restarting, use the following steps:

a. Click Start, Run, and then type: services.msc

A Services window appears.

b. Click OK.
c. Double-click Remote Procedure Call (RPC) and select the
Recovery tab. Be careful to not use the Remote Procedure Call
(RPC) Locator item.
d. Set the First Failure, Second Failure, and Subsequent Failures
items to Take No Action.
e. Click OK to apply the settings.

4. Install the latest critical updates using Windows Update. For more
information, go to the following Web sites:

* Microsoft's Security Bulletin: MS03-0266:

http://www.microsoft.com/security/security_bulletins/ms03-026.asp

5. Remove the worm using your antivirus software. Do this by
attaining the latest virus definitions and then performing a scan.
For more detailed information go to the following Web sites:

* McAfee's VirusScan Web page on the W32/Lovsan.worm virus:

http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp?id=description&virus_k=100547

* Symantec's Norton AntiVirus Web page on the 32.Blaster.Worm
virus.

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.htm
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6. If you used the "services.msc" command (as explained above in
Step 3) to prevent your computer from restarting, restore your RPC
recovery settings to their original state as follows:

a. Click Start, Run, and then type: services.msc
b. Click OK.
c. Double-click Remote Procedure Call (RPC) and select the
Recovery tab. Be careful to not use the Remote Procedure Call
(RPC) Locator item.
d. Set the First Failure, Second Failure, and Subsequent Failures
items to Restart the Computer.
e. Click OK to apply the settings.

Best of luck,

Prasad

 

[Marc Reynolds [MSFT]]

It appears your computer has been infected with the Blaster virus. For more
information and how to fix this please see these links:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...8b-fe98-493f-ad76-bf673a38b4cf&displaylang=en

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=826955

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

http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/main.asp

--

Thanks,
Marc Reynolds
Microsoft Technical Support

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

 

[Guest]

Hi,
I am running a licensed copy of Win 2K I purchased through MS Direct Access. But the techs at Fryes electronics, where I had my new computer built, say that this is just a Beta version of Win 2K Pro. They have installed all the Service Packs. And I am up to date on all patches and fixes using the Windows Update website. How do I find if this is just a Beta Version of it?
I have the Product ID No and the Product Key also.
I would like to also find how to upgrade or purchase Win XP Pro. Do you have any ideas where I could look?

Thanks,
Michael Land

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Well, if you have a Beta version of Windows 2000, you would be unable
to download or install any service packs or updates from the Windows
Update website. The "techs" at Frye's are being less than honest with you.

If you wish to upgrade to Windows XP, you'll need to purchase a
"retail upgrade version" of Windows XP Professional. Do not
purchase an "OEM version" because that version cannot perform
an upgrade.

Windows XP Upgrade Advisor
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/upgrading/advisor.asp

HOW TO: Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316941

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Hi,
| I am running a licensed copy of Win 2K I purchased through MS Direct Access. But the techs at Fryes
electronics, where I had my new computer built, say that this is just a Beta version of Win 2K Pro. They have
installed all the Service Packs. And I am up to date on all patches and fixes using the Windows Update
website. How do I find if this is just a Beta Version of it?
| I have the Product ID No and the Product Key also.
| I would like to also find how to upgrade or purchase Win XP Pro. Do you have any ideas where I could look?
|
| Thanks,
| Michael Land

 

[CS]

Hi,
I am running a licensed copy of Win 2K I purchased through MS Direct Access. But the techs at Fryes electronics, where I had my new computer built, say that this is just a Beta version of Win 2K Pro. They have installed all the Service Packs. And I am up to date on all patches and fixes using the Windows Update website. How do I find if this is just a Beta Version of it?
I have the Product ID No and the Product Key also.
I would like to also find how to upgrade or purchase Win XP Pro. Do you have any ideas where I could look?

Thanks,
Michael Land

You probably have a good release version of Win2000 Pro since the beta
has expired long ago and service packs can not be loaded to it.
Sounds like the "techs" at Fry's are pumping BS to you. Might be best
to avoid having your work done there.

As for purchasing XP Pro, you can either purchase the upgrade version
from an on line store or from any store that sells computer software.