what does this error message mean:

"RPC SERVICE TERMINATES ALL PROGRAMS UNEXPECTEDLY. YOUR COMPUTER WILL RESTART IN 1 MINUTE."

countdown timer.

i have a feeling its a modem issue. any suggestions?

Your computer may be infected with the Blaster worm. This link may help with further info and links to fixes: http://www.web-antix.com/blaster.html

I agree, see this earlier PC Guide post:here (http://www.pcguide.com/vb/showthread.php?threadid=24204)