Repeated system shutdown

[Tim Murphy]

My computer has (today) begun shutting down every 20
minutes or so. The shutdown is preceded by an error
message stating "The system is shutting down. Please save
all work in progress. Any unsaved changes will be lost.
This shutdown was initiated by NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM"

"Message: Windows must now shut down because the Remote
Procedure Call (RPC) service terminated unexpectedly"

I get 60 seconds notice. What is the cause of the
recurring shut down?

Thanks in advance for any help!

[Nicholas]

Tim --

Read and follow the procedures outlined in the following articles:

What You Should Know About the Blaster Worm
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp=20

W32.Blaster.Worm Removal Tool
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.=
removal.tool.html

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

MS-MVP Kelly Theriot's Excellent Repair Solution:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rpc


**** 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".

Essential Security Tools for Home Office Users
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=3D/technet/colu=
mns/security/5min/5min-105.asp=20

Last, but not least, consider purchasing and installing a good
internet security package, such as:

Norton Internet Security 2003
http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/nis_pe/

-- Includes Norton AntiVirus 2003
-- Includes Norton Personal Firewall
-- Includes prevention of annoying web pop-ups
-- Includes Parental Controls
-- All in one, easy-to-install & manage package


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Nicholas

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"Tim Murphy" > wrote in message:
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| My computer has (today) begun shutting down every 20=20
| minutes or so. The shutdown is preceded by an error=20
| message stating "The system is shutting down. Please save=20
| all work in progress. Any unsaved changes will be lost.=20
| This shutdown was initiated by NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM"=20
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| "Message: Windows must now shut down because the Remote=20
| Procedure Call (RPC) service terminated unexpectedly"
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| I get 60 seconds notice. What is the cause of the=20
| recurring shut down?
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| Thanks in advance for any help!