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Generic host process for win32 services

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onlyutkarsh Original post #1
Mar 17, 2005 at 10:51 PM
i get this error every time i start my system up generic host process for win32 services encountered a problem and needed to close . i am not sure what is causing it.
swatkat
swatkat #2
Mar 17, 2005 at 11:19 PM
Download and install this critical patch of XP.
It's due to RPC Buffer Overrun.
*www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-026.mspx

Download the patch for your OS by clicking on Patch availability link, in the above website

And boot your computer in safe mode and try to install it.
Also, perform and Antivirus scan in safe mode.