Auto shut off

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Chris Foley

My XP has suddenly decided to shut off with the message
that my "NT authority\system" is shutting down. This
appear in a small central dialog box that looks official.
It reboots, then lets the computer run for 5 minutes, then
does the same thing over and over. Sugestions? Thanx
anyone.
 
Chris;
DISCONNECT the subject computer from any network IMMEDIATELY.
VERY IMPORTANT to repair, closing ports is NOT enough.
Download the patch from the Windows Catalog.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=323166
You want: 823980
You may need to do this at an uninfected computer and burn to CD or
save on floppy.

This is the IMPORTANT fix by Ron Martell:
http://www.bigblackglasses.com/Article.aspx?Article=342

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.
 
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