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[Sharron]

Why do I get an error msg that says it needs to shut down
windows (gives you 45 seconds to save & close programs)
due to the RPC Service terminating unexpectedly? This
has occured several times. I did notice that when it
restarted there was a new application (weatherbug) in the
startup tray that wasn't there before. What do I need to
change to prevent this from happening?

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Sharron;
Weatherbug has nothing to do with this worm.

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

If necessary to stop the reboot process:
Start/Run
Type "shutdown -a" ENTER

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.

See also:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=826955
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp

--
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


"Sharron" > wrote in message
...
> Why do I get an error msg that says it needs to shut down
> windows (gives you 45 seconds to save & close programs)
> due to the RPC Service terminating unexpectedly? This
> has occured several times. I did notice that when it
> restarted there was a new application (weatherbug) in the
> startup tray that wasn't there before. What do I need to
> change to prevent this from happening?