Remote Procedure Call

[merle g]

I have experienced the exact same problem!!! is this the
WORM virus??? As you see, I can't provide my msn.com e-
mail because I get kicked off after a few minutes.

merle g
>-----Original Message-----
>I've had my Windows XP computer for two years, yet for
>the first time, I'm now getting a warning message, saying
>that the "Remote Procedure Call (RPC) terminated
>unexpectedly." It gives me a one-minute countdown to get
>out of all my programs before it automatically restarts
>the computer. My question: Where did this new warning
>message come from? I haven't reconfigured my computer or
>downloaded anything, so why is it suddenly doing this and
>what can I do to get it to go back to the way it was?
>
>Thanks
>
>GERSH
>.
>

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Merle;
You most likely have a worm W32.Blaster.Worm
DISCONNECT the subject computer from any network IMMEDIATELY.

Install or enable a firewall IMMEDIATELY:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

VERY IMPORTANT to follow ALL steps, closing ports or installing the
patch is NOT enough.
Download the patch and regedit referenced in the article below.
You may need to do this at an uninfected computer and burn to CD or
save on floppies.
Each file is small enough to fit on a floppy.

Follow this to clean and protect your computer:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rpc

After this is resolved prevent similar occurrences by installing ALL
Critical Updates from Windows Update.
Keep antivirus up to date and run at least weekly.
Install or enable a firewall.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/setup.asp
http://dts-l.org/index.html


"merle g" > wrote in message
...
> I have experienced the exact same problem!!! is this the
> WORM virus??? As you see, I can't provide my msn.com e-
> mail because I get kicked off after a few minutes.
>
> merle g
> >-----Original Message-----
> >I've had my Windows XP computer for two years, yet for
> >the first time, I'm now getting a warning message, saying
> >that the "Remote Procedure Call (RPC) terminated
> >unexpectedly." It gives me a one-minute countdown to get
> >out of all my programs before it automatically restarts
> >the computer. My question: Where did this new warning
> >message come from? I haven't reconfigured my computer or
> >downloaded anything, so why is it suddenly doing this and
> >what can I do to get it to go back to the way it was?
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >GERSH
> >.
> >