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49 M

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    Do I have a problem?
    « on: June 24, 2009, 07:20:16 AM »
    I had a power interuption (lights blinked) while online & my computer restarted. When it finished loading & before I touched it,  Zone Alarm had popped up with this message.

                                   Server Program

    Do you want to allow Distributed COM Services to act as a server?
    Source IP.0.0.0.0:Port135
    Application:RPCSS.EXE
    Version:4.71.1718

    This program has previously asked for Internet access.


    I've never seen this message, but it is possible my wife has as we both use this computer. There have been no recent changes to my system at all. I did notice this morning when I went to a couple of tractor boards I frequent that I had to log in. That happens once in a while, but when I clicked on the box to log in the password choices that always show up weren't there. Even when I delete my cookies & have to log in this hasn't happened before. Coincedence? Is this something I should be concerned about?


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    Re: Do I have a problem?
    « Reply #1 on: June 24, 2009, 07:31:03 AM »
    RPCSS.exe is the Remote Procedure Call.
    Here is some more information on it.
    http://www.cexx.org/rpc.htm

    As to whether something else is the issue is hard to say.  You should install and run some antivirus and antimalware software to verify if your system is okay though.
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      Re: Do I have a problem?
      « Reply #2 on: June 24, 2009, 08:06:33 AM »


      Never argue with a stupid person, they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

      49 M

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        Re: Do I have a problem?
        « Reply #3 on: June 24, 2009, 01:22:07 PM »
        Thanks for the link's. Ran a thorough Avast scan & didn't find anything so I guess I'm ok.