services.exe' terminated unexpectedly with status code 128

Hello,

could someone please help me with the following problem:

Whenever I go to the internet, after about 5-7 minutes, I get the following
message

The system process 'C:\\WINNT\system32\services.exe' terminated unexpectedly
with status code 128. The system will now shut down and restart.

and the computer counts down from 60 seconds and restarts.

I would like to note that if I just go to the internet for a very short
time, and then log off, nothing happens. If I do not go to the internet,
nothing happens.

I am running Win2000 Pro. I had to reinstall recently and I think I am
fairly up to date with security updates. I did not check since this started
happening, since it would take longer than just a few minutes. I did run a
full virus scan though (I have grisoft's free version AVG), I am up-to-date
there, and did not find any virus.

I tried the solution in Microsoft's KB # 318447, as well as 826955. I did
not find anything out of the ordinary.

I need help now as I really don't know what to do any more.

Thank you for any input.

AL wrote:

> Hello,
>
> could someone please help me with the following problem:
>
> Whenever I go to the internet, after about 5-7 minutes, I get the
> following message
>
> The system process 'C:\\WINNT\system32\services.exe' terminated
> unexpectedly with status code 128. The system will now shut down and
> restart.
>
> and the computer counts down from 60 seconds and restarts.
>
> I would like to note that if I just go to the internet for a very
> short time, and then log off, nothing happens. If I do not go to the
> internet, nothing happens.
>
> I am running Win2000 Pro. I had to reinstall recently and I think I am
> fairly up to date with security updates. I did not check since this
> started happening, since it would take longer than just a few minutes.
> I did run a full virus scan though (I have grisoft's free version
> AVG), I am up-to-date there, and did not find any virus.
>
> I tried the solution in Microsoft's KB # 318447, as well as 826955. I
> did not find anything out of the ordinary.
>
> I need help now as I really don't know what to do any more.
>
> Thank you for any input.

If you are quite sure that your AVG is current and updated and you did
your scan in Safe Mode, see this MS KB article (TinyUrl'd):

http://tinyurl.com/7wxdm

Please be sure your computer is also free of non-viral malware:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

You really need to make sure the machine is up-to-date on
security patches. What you describe could be due to one of
your network exposed services being probed with malicious
packets.
Now, W2k does not have a built-in firewall, so you probably
should either spend some time becoming familiar with IPsec
on W2k or get a third-party firewall loaded. Then, under the
cloak of only allowing intended network traffic, visit the
Microsoft Update site and get up-to-date.
What Malke has suggested is also completely valid. It is
possible that you have already picked up something that
becomes active when it can speak on the world network.
--
Roger Abell
Microsoft MVP (Windows Security)
MCSE (W2k3,W2k,Nt4) MCDBA
"AL" <adil_l@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:_QjPe.671402$cg1.465344@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> Hello,
>
> could someone please help me with the following problem:
>
> Whenever I go to the internet, after about 5-7 minutes, I get the
following
> message
>
> The system process 'C:\\WINNT\system32\services.exe' terminated
unexpectedly
> with status code 128. The system will now shut down and restart.
>
> and the computer counts down from 60 seconds and restarts.
>
> I would like to note that if I just go to the internet for a very short
> time, and then log off, nothing happens. If I do not go to the internet,
> nothing happens.
>
> I am running Win2000 Pro. I had to reinstall recently and I think I am
> fairly up to date with security updates. I did not check since this
started
> happening, since it would take longer than just a few minutes. I did run a
> full virus scan though (I have grisoft's free version AVG), I am
up-to-date
> there, and did not find any virus.
>
> I tried the solution in Microsoft's KB # 318447, as well as 826955. I did
> not find anything out of the ordinary.
>
> I need help now as I really don't know what to do any more.
>
> Thank you for any input.
>
>

Thank you so much Roger,
I followed Malke's instructions, and the sysclean found some worm somewhere
and deleted it. I took the chance to get a firewall program installed,
spyware programs installed and the system and virus completely up-to-date.

Thanks again,

Regine


"Roger Abell" <mvpNOSpam@asu.edu> wrote in message
news:ej8Q5gYqFHA.3524@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> You really need to make sure the machine is up-to-date on
> security patches. What you describe could be due to one of
> your network exposed services being probed with malicious
> packets.
> Now, W2k does not have a built-in firewall, so you probably
> should either spend some time becoming familiar with IPsec
> on W2k or get a third-party firewall loaded. Then, under the
> cloak of only allowing intended network traffic, visit the
> Microsoft Update site and get up-to-date.
> What Malke has suggested is also completely valid. It is
> possible that you have already picked up something that
> becomes active when it can speak on the world network.
> --
> Roger Abell
> Microsoft MVP (Windows Security)
> MCSE (W2k3,W2k,Nt4) MCDBA
> "AL" <adil_l@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> news:_QjPe.671402$cg1.465344@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> > Hello,
> >
> > could someone please help me with the following problem:
> >
> > Whenever I go to the internet, after about 5-7 minutes, I get the
> following
> > message
> >
> > The system process 'C:\\WINNT\system32\services.exe' terminated
> unexpectedly
> > with status code 128. The system will now shut down and restart.
> >
> > and the computer counts down from 60 seconds and restarts.
> >
> > I would like to note that if I just go to the internet for a very short
> > time, and then log off, nothing happens. If I do not go to the internet,
> > nothing happens.
> >
> > I am running Win2000 Pro. I had to reinstall recently and I think I am
> > fairly up to date with security updates. I did not check since this
> started
> > happening, since it would take longer than just a few minutes. I did run
a
> > full virus scan though (I have grisoft's free version AVG), I am
> up-to-date
> > there, and did not find any virus.
> >
> > I tried the solution in Microsoft's KB # 318447, as well as 826955. I
did
> > not find anything out of the ordinary.
> >
> > I need help now as I really don't know what to do any more.
> >
> > Thank you for any input.
> >
> >
>
>

Thank you so much Malke, I followed your instructions, and the sysclean
found some worm somewhere and deleted it. I took the chance to get a
firewall program installed, spyware programs installed and the system and
virus completely up-to-date.
I loved your page. It was very helpful.
Thanks again,

Regine


"Malke" <invalid@not-real.com> wrote in message
news:OAPuMtXqFHA.364@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> AL wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > could someone please help me with the following problem:
> >
> > Whenever I go to the internet, after about 5-7 minutes, I get the
> > following message
> >
> > The system process 'C:\\WINNT\system32\services.exe' terminated
> > unexpectedly with status code 128. The system will now shut down and
> > restart.
> >
> > and the computer counts down from 60 seconds and restarts.
> >
> > I would like to note that if I just go to the internet for a very
> > short time, and then log off, nothing happens. If I do not go to the
> > internet, nothing happens.
> >
> > I am running Win2000 Pro. I had to reinstall recently and I think I am
> > fairly up to date with security updates. I did not check since this
> > started happening, since it would take longer than just a few minutes.
> > I did run a full virus scan though (I have grisoft's free version
> > AVG), I am up-to-date there, and did not find any virus.
> >
> > I tried the solution in Microsoft's KB # 318447, as well as 826955. I
> > did not find anything out of the ordinary.
> >
> > I need help now as I really don't know what to do any more.
> >
> > Thank you for any input.
>
> If you are quite sure that your AVG is current and updated and you did
> your scan in Safe Mode, see this MS KB article (TinyUrl'd):
>
> http://tinyurl.com/7wxdm
>
> Please be sure your computer is also free of non-viral malware:
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Regine wrote:

> Thank you so much Malke, I followed your instructions, and the
> sysclean found some worm somewhere and deleted it. I took the chance
> to get a firewall program installed, spyware programs installed and
> the system and virus completely up-to-date.
> I loved your page. It was very helpful.
> Thanks again,
>
I'm so glad I was able to help you. Thank you for taking the time to
tell me. You made my morning.

Stay safe, now!

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

You are welcome. Thanks again.

Regine

"Malke" <invalid@not-real.com> wrote in message
news:O8xl8cjqFHA.3424@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Regine wrote:
>
> > Thank you so much Malke, I followed your instructions, and the
> > sysclean found some worm somewhere and deleted it. I took the chance
> > to get a firewall program installed, spyware programs installed and
> > the system and virus completely up-to-date.
> > I loved your page. It was very helpful.
> > Thanks again,
> >
> I'm so glad I was able to help you. Thank you for taking the time to
> tell me. You made my morning.
>
> Stay safe, now!
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

I am experiencing a problem with services.exe. I am running XP Home Edition
and when Windows is starting an error window immediately appears titled
services.exe application error. It takes two clicks of the OK button to
close the window. Once closed, the screen goes to black with only a mouse
curser. I have tried the safe mode and the same thing happens except the
words safe appear on the black screen in the corners.

On occasion Windows will open and I will get a users screen. However,
response is extremely slow and some functions will not work, i.e. “search�.
Even trying to reboot with Ctl-Alt-Del will not work. Other times Windows
will hang up on the screen saver screen with no icons.

Does anyone have any sugesstions?

Thanks for your help,




"Regine" wrote:

> Thank you so much Roger,
> I followed Malke's instructions, and the sysclean found some worm somewhere
> and deleted it. I took the chance to get a firewall program installed,
> spyware programs installed and the system and virus completely up-to-date.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Regine
>
>
> "Roger Abell" <mvpNOSpam@asu.edu> wrote in message
> news:ej8Q5gYqFHA.3524@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > You really need to make sure the machine is up-to-date on
> > security patches. What you describe could be due to one of
> > your network exposed services being probed with malicious
> > packets.
> > Now, W2k does not have a built-in firewall, so you probably
> > should either spend some time becoming familiar with IPsec
> > on W2k or get a third-party firewall loaded. Then, under the
> > cloak of only allowing intended network traffic, visit the
> > Microsoft Update site and get up-to-date.
> > What Malke has suggested is also completely valid. It is
> > possible that you have already picked up something that
> > becomes active when it can speak on the world network.
> > --
> > Roger Abell
> > Microsoft MVP (Windows Security)
> > MCSE (W2k3,W2k,Nt4) MCDBA
> > "AL" <adil_l@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> > news:_QjPe.671402$cg1.465344@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > could someone please help me with the following problem:
> > >
> > > Whenever I go to the internet, after about 5-7 minutes, I get the
> > following
> > > message
> > >
> > > The system process 'C:\\WINNT\system32\services.exe' terminated
> > unexpectedly
> > > with status code 128. The system will now shut down and restart.
> > >
> > > and the computer counts down from 60 seconds and restarts.
> > >
> > > I would like to note that if I just go to the internet for a very short
> > > time, and then log off, nothing happens. If I do not go to the internet,
> > > nothing happens.
> > >
> > > I am running Win2000 Pro. I had to reinstall recently and I think I am
> > > fairly up to date with security updates. I did not check since this
> > started
> > > happening, since it would take longer than just a few minutes. I did run
> a
> > > full virus scan though (I have grisoft's free version AVG), I am
> > up-to-date
> > > there, and did not find any virus.
> > >
> > > I tried the solution in Microsoft's KB # 318447, as well as 826955. I
> did
> > > not find anything out of the ordinary.
> > >
> > > I need help now as I really don't know what to do any more.
> > >
> > > Thank you for any input.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>