svchost.exe - Application Error

[halo]

Hi,
For the last month whenever I connect to the internet after 5-10 mins, sometimes more or less I get this error message:
svchost.exe - Application Error
The instruction at "0x77f52a84" referenced memory at "0x7c54144c". The memory could not be "written".
Click on OK to terminate the program

After clicking on ok a box comes up and counts down 1 min till an automatic restart.

I am using XP.

any help will be appreciated.

cheers

 

[Firah]

Seems like you have the Blaster virus. First, go to: Control Panel> Admin Tools> Services. Scroll down to Remote Procedure Call. 2-click on it and choose 'Recovery'. In all three drop-down boxes, choose 'Take No Action'. That should prevent the system from rebooting.

Then go to THIS page and download the removal tool and the patch. Read the page carfully.

 

[dr_cool_j]

The symantec site is good but really long and sometimes confusing

go to www.supportcave.com

under the windows XP section is a 3 easy steps to remove it

if u have windows 2000 do all your windowsupdates @
windowsupdate.microsoft.com

and do step 3 the mcafee stinger tool is great i checkes for over 42 diff virus.

i u dont have a virus keep us updated if its still happening

 

[Firah]

Looks like a helpful site indeed, dr_cool_j!