Please help with Windows XP Pro installation problem

[tjdavis1138]

I'm trying to install XP pro on my machine at home and I'm getting an error that I've never seen before. Windows boots up fine, but when I try to do anything I get an RPC error, "Windows must shut down the system because the Remote Procedure call (RPC) service has terminated." The machine reboots and does the same thing all over again.

I'm using a Gigabyte 8iexp rev 2.0 mb with the built-in Intel network card, Ati Radeon 8500, built in sound card, P4 2.53g, Antec case and 400watt Antec power supply. I just wanted to do a routine reformat. :disgust:

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[AndyHui]

You've got the Blaster virus.

 

[tjdavis1138]

Thanks Andy.

Will the blaster virus survive a reformat? I've reformated a couple of different times trying to fix it. Strange that the other two machines on my network haven't gotten it yet. I'll have to make sure I download the fix when I get home tonight for those machines.

 

[Red]

You need to patch yourself before getting online... the format will wipe it out, but as soon as you log on again without the patch, you're infected.

 

[chocoruacal]

Download the patch and removal tool...Symantec has links to both, and make sure you patch it before going online, like Redhotjtrm said! Though, with even the worst fee software firewall you should be able to go online without being infected again.