WinXP RPC Error

I have a Dell laptop. I am frequently getting a error,
which says that the Remote Procedure Call(RPC) initited
(something), due to which the computer will shut down in
the nect 1 min. And a timer starts. It gives me a
directory name as WINNT/SYSTEM. I need help in this
regard.

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, before connecting to the
internet:
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]
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"Anugrah Sinha" wrote in message
...
I have a Dell laptop. I am frequently getting a error,
which says that the Remote Procedure Call(RPC) initited
(something), due to which the computer will shut down in
the nect 1 min. And a timer starts. It gives me a
directory name as WINNT/SYSTEM. I need help in this
regard.

Greetings --

If you've connected the PC to the Internet without having first
enabling a firewall, without having first installed an antivirus
application with current virus definition files, and/or before
installing the KB824146 Hotfix, you're very likely to have been
infected from any of the thousands of PCs on the Internet that are
constantly broadcasting the Blaster and/or Welchia worms. It only
takes a few seconds of exposure.

To stay on-line long enough to get the necessary updates, patches,
and removal tools, click Start Run, and enter "shutdown -a" when the
next RPC countdown begins. This will abort the shut down. Also, make
sure you've enabled a firewall before starting, to preclude any more
intrusions while getting the updates/patches/tools.

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-39
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=824146

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

W32.Blaster.Worm a.k.a. W32/Lovesan.Worm
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/ven...ster.worm.html

W32.Blaster.Worm Removal Tool
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/ven...oval.tool.html

W32.Welchia.Worm a.k.a. W32/Nachi.Worm
http://securityresponse.symantec.com...chia.worm.html

W32.Welchia.Worm Removal Tool
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/ven...oval.tool.html

McAfee AVERT Stinger
http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp?id=stinger


Bruce Chambers

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"Anugrah Sinha" wrote in message
...
I have a Dell laptop. I am frequently getting a error,
which says that the Remote Procedure Call(RPC) initited
(something), due to which the computer will shut down in
the nect 1 min. And a timer starts. It gives me a
directory name as WINNT/SYSTEM. I need help in this
regard.