rpc problem shuts down computer

[Martin]

When booting up a windows xp home standalone system a
error message mentioning "NT Authority System . remote
procedure call, service terminated unexpectantly" the
machine then shuts down.
It's not on a network but is connected to the internet.

[Kenrick Fu]

The computer is suspected to be infected with the W32.Blaster.Worm, to
remove this worm:
1. Click Start, and then click Run. (The Run dialog box appears.)
2. Type regedit and press OK
3. Navigate to the registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run

4. In the right-pane, delete the value

"windows auto update"="msblast.exe"

5. Exit the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

It is also recommended to install the RPC patch from Microsoft immediately
http://www.microsoft.com/security/security_bulletins/ms03-026.asp

--
Kenrick Fu
MS MVP (IE/OE)


"Martin" > wrote in message
...
> When booting up a windows xp home standalone system a
> error message mentioning "NT Authority System . remote
> procedure call, service terminated unexpectantly" the
> machine then shuts down.
> It's not on a network but is connected to the internet.
>