C:\win\sys32\service.exe terminated unexpectedly with status code -1

[x11]

hey my win xp sp2 comes up wiht this message arror after booting and the system shuts down on pressing any key ....
Error message:
the system process 'c:\win\sys32\service.exe' terminated unexpectedly with status code -1
it would be really great if some one can assist me in fixing this!!
cheers
X11

[hughv]

Possible virus?
Start Here:
http://www.file.net/process/service.exe.html

[x11]

NA its not virus mate!!
as the networked terminal our well protected with anti virus for enterprise level!1
might not be virus
but i will run a scan as well

cheers
X!!