Re: Windows XP Shutdown/Restart Problem

From: MRBILL2004 (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 04/12/04 

Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 11:01:03 -0700

I have run mcafee stinger virus scan which is for the blaster worm and 40 other viruses,
but did not find any viruses. I will try this when I get home tonight.
Will shutdown -a, solve the problem permanetly? What else might I have to do?
Thanks.
-MrBill

     
     ----- Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote: -----
     
     There are thousands of nasty computer viruses/worms looking for unprotected
     computers. Your computer can be infected within a few milliseconds the moment
     an internet connection is established if your computer is not properly secured.
     
     Apparently, your computer is now infected with the W32.Blaster.Worm or one of its variants.
     This happened because you have not been using an internet connection firewall and have
     apparently neglected to install the critical updates available at the Windows Update website.
     
     ------------------------------------------------------------------
     
     If your computer is constantly attempting to shutdown
     or reboot, quickly go to:
     
     Start > Run and type: CMD , and hit enter.
     This opens the Command Prompt window.
     
     Then type: shutdown -a , and hit enter.
     
     This should halt the rebooting problem.
     
     ------------------------------------------------------------------
     
     Then immediately turn-on Windows XP's built-in Firewall:
     http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
     
     Special note if you use AOL:
     
     America Online installs its own connection settings that override
     the ones that come with Windows XP. America Online's
     connection settings don't include a way to turn on Windows XP's
     built-in firewall.
     
     Visit the following web site for instructions on downloading
     a FREE firewall program for your computer.
     
     Ref: http://www.updatexp.com/free.html
     
     What You Should Know About the Blaster Worm and Its Variants
     http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
     
     A tool is available to remove Blaster worm and Nachi worm infections from computers
     that are running Windows 2000 or Windows XP
     http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=833330
     
     MS03-039: A Buffer Overrun in RPCSS Could Allow
     an Attacker to Run Malicious Programs
     http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=824146
     
     --
     Carey Frisch
     Microsoft MVP
     Windows XP - Shell/User
     
     Be Smart! Protect your PC!
     http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
     
     ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     
     "MRBILL2004" <fairmeadownaz@aol.com> wrote in message:
      news:A4E34297-2C48-4864-8270-023EB92FD949@microsoft.com...
     
     |I am getting the following errox box and messages after XP boots up and my desktop is displayed.
     | (I can boot up in safe mode OK, but cannot use system restore or other system tools)
     | My system restarts after 60 seconds no what I do.
     | - - -
     | System Shoutdown:
     | This system is shutting down. Please save all work in progress and log off. Any unsaved changes will be
     lost.
     | This shutdown was initiated by NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. Time before shutdown 00:00:60
     | Windows must restart because WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\lsass.exe terminated with status code 128.
     | - - -
     | I have run my current virus scan software and find no viruses. I thought it was maybe the blaster virus.
     | Can anyone tell me what is wrong and how to fix this?
     |
     
     

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