Windows problem

[Pete E]

Just when I get my internet service windows wants to shut me down every 2 miniutes.It comes on with a message this program will be terminated by the NT authority system.Then something about remote proceedure call service terminated unexp[ectedly.
What is this?I restarted and that seemed to help.

Pete

[cancunhound]

... in response to Windows problem, posted by Pete E on Feb 18, 2004

The below responses covered your problem.  If you really want to prevent it you must utilize "windows update" - all the time.  Better yet, download "Mozilla" and use that for your browser - and don't use "Outlook" for your email.  I have XP as well as other systems on my laptop - the only time I use "internet explorer" with XP is when I'm performing the windows update.  Get "Mozilla", it's free - it's faster, and it's safe!

[thundernco]

... in response to Windows problem, posted by Pete E on Feb 18, 2004

Petey,

You have a virus.  What's system OS and what type of AV are you using?  You need to update you virus defs asap, as well as get the virus cleaned from your system.  Check out any AV site (McAfee.com, Norton AV, etc.), and they'll have the tools for you. -TNC

[Starman]

... in response to Windows problem, posted by Pete E on Feb 18, 2004

That is a worm called the W32.Blaster.Worm
Go to http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp for more information.

Tim.

[Pete E]

... in response to Re: Windows problem, posted by Starman on Feb 18, 2004

Tim,
Thanks.I went to that site and followed the instructions for windows XP and so far so good.

Pete

[thundernco]

... in response to Re: Re: Windows problem, posted by Pete E on Feb 18, 2004

Good to hear, but make sure you get your AV updated.  Remember, if one virus got through, others will too. -TNC