rpc question

[Terrie Nevis]

I am getting a message saying my computer must re-start,
due to rpc service was terminated, just got another one,
anyone know what it is or what I can do?

[Nicholas]

Read and follow the instructions in this article:

MS03-026: Buffer Overrun in RPC Interface May Allow Code Execution
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D823980

**** You need to make sure you have a FIREWALL enabled ****

Open XP's "Help and Support" and type: FIREWALL , and hit enter.
Click on the topic titled "Enable or Disable Internet Connection =
Firewall".

Additional information from Symantec:

Microsoft Windows DCOM RPC Interface Buffer Overrun Vulnerability
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/8205.html

The RPC alert has been diagnosed as the W32.Blaster.Worm and removal=20
instructions are available from this Symantec link:=20
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.=
html


--=20
Nicholas

-------------------------------------------------------------------------=
------

"Terrie Nevis" > wrote in message:
...

| I am getting a message saying my computer must re-start,=20
| due to rpc service was terminated, just got another one,=20
| anyone know what it is or what I can do?
|