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    "Remote Procedure Recall" problem!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by arevee, Dec 5, 2007.

  1. arevee

    arevee Notebook Evangelist

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    Guys,

    I run XP pro SP2 on my TX1100 lappie and keep it clean of pretty much most extra software. I do have "XP looks like Vista" software from crytsalxp.net

    Recently I have been getting these "Remote Procedure Recall" problems where the computer pops up a dialog box with says the above phrase and prompts me to shut down within one minute...more description of the problem is here:

    http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6142_102-0.html?forumID=5&threadID=1482&messageID=16731

    "The message says "NT AUTHORITY\SYST"
    Then underneath that "Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service terminated unexpectedly"

    Anyone know what could be the dealio??!! I was told it was the "Blaster Worm" and I did do the symantec patch for it:

    http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2003-081119-5051-99

    But the patch did the search and said no blaster worm found on my lappie.

    Any help?? :confused:
     
    arevee, Dec 5, 2007
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  2. GrandAdmiral

    GrandAdmiral Notebook Evangelist

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    There is also a removal tool from microsoft which they update regularly. That does sound like blaster though. Try looking for a list of its known aliases in Task Manager if you really think it is blaster.

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    GrandAdmiral, Dec 5, 2007
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  3. arevee

    arevee Notebook Evangelist

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    Thx Admiral. I downloaded the "Microsoft® Windows® Malicious Software Removal Tool " and did a scan...nothing showed up...not sure what else to do.. :(
     
    arevee, Dec 7, 2007
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    dishinet Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm also running XP Pro SP2 and the same thing happens to me sometimes when I resume from standby. I still haven't figured it out. No sign of blaster on my machine. :confused:
     
    dishinet, Dec 7, 2007
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  5. arevee

    arevee Notebook Evangelist

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    Any updates on the problem dishinet? I have not had the problem for a week now...touchwood!
     
    arevee, Dec 19, 2007
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    apparently this "touchwood" thing doesn't work....my lappie shutdown with this problem with an hour after I typed the message above...no solution in sight...
     
    arevee, Dec 20, 2007
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    arevee, Dec 28, 2007
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