Re: Premature Shutdown

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From: Ken Blake (kblake_at_this.is.an.invalid.domain)
Date: 07/19/04


Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2004 14:19:56 -0700

In news:029401c46dc8$e9791590$7d02280a@phx.gbl,
anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com
<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:

> Thanks for the prompt reply. I have just downloaded the
> instructions and files necessary to get rid of the sasser
> worm and to install antivirus software on the PC.

You're welcome. Glad to help.

Make sure you install a firewall too.

-- 
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup
>>-----Original Message-----
>>In news:2fc1401c46dae$15708810$a401280a@phx.gbl,
>>Philo Smith <philodsmith@dynwest.com> typed:
>>
>>> This is a new installation. I have IE 6.0 and have
>>> installed WXP SP1. When accessing Windows Update site to
>>> install patches, etc, I get the following message:
>>>
>>> "Workstation is being shutdown by NT AUTHORITY \ SYSTEM
>>> because of problem encountered with C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM 32
>>> \LSASS.EXE file. Error code: 1073741819
>>
>>
>>You have the highly-publicized Sasser worm, which you got by
>>running without a firewall, and by not installing the Microsoft
>>critical updates.
>>
>>First go to Start | Run and type shutdown -a
>>
>>That will stop it from shutting down.
>>
>>Then get the W32.Sasser Removal Tool (Line 321) Right hand
side)
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>>--
>>Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
>>Please reply to the newsgroup
>>
>>
>>.


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