Auto Shutdown (Virus Version)

[pokerus34]

Darn...

After I inserted a CD into my PC, It automatically shuts down instantly after I open it.

---> It looks exactly like this...

Just change the 00:00:21 into 00:00:00 in my case...

I think this is a Worm Virus... Any suggestions on how to remove it? (Besides Reformatting the PC)???

P.S. - And I can't play my PC game because of that... :(

 

[Zet]

get an anti-virus program and anti-spyware program


what CD is this?

 

[pokerus34]

A self-burned CD... I must have put some files that I haven't scanned...

The only problem is, my anti-virus was outdated so it doesn't automatically scan the files...

And as soon as I am installing it, It shuts down... :(

I have no time at all to do any process because of that...

 

[Gerri Shin]

so It doesn't happen as soon as you insert the disc, but rather after you've initiated the installer?
If it only occurs when you start the installer then you can still scan the disc with you AV software.
In any case I would suggest re-burning the disc after scanning you whole system. (If you don't have an up to date AV you can always download AVG free, that should work fine in the mean time.)

 

[pokerus34]

Oh, no no! It's not about the Disc! I thrashed the disc because it really had a virus when I did a quick scan in my PC...

It's really about the system. As soon as my Desktop finishes loading, It shows the Auto-Shutdown screen and restarts...

My Desktop loads fast, so it shutdowns fast too... :(

 

[Gerri Shin]

try booting in Safe mode, then you should be able to do a scan for viruses.

 

[Rukario]

start your PC in safe mode, update your AV and scan..

 

[Ninja Tree]

Uhm...
Start > Run > msconfig > Startup
Make sure nothing shady is checked.

 

[pokerus34]

@Rukario/Gerry Shan --> Yeah, I'll try Safe Mode... That way It won't Auto-Restart... Then Update my Anti Virus and Scan...

@Ninja Tree --> I can't even run "Run!" XD

Thanks Guys...

But any more suggestions in case it doesn't work?

I don't wanna reformat... :)

 

[Ninja Tree]

Uhm...
Start > Run > msconfig > Startup
Make sure nothing shady is checked.

Then try this before doing that...
Turn on computer > Keep pressing F8 until it says something about safe mode> Proceed to safe mode > Reread my previous post

 

[pokerus34]

Yeah... I'm about to try that! Thanks! :)

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I've already tried these:

*Reboot
*Safe Mode
*Safe Mode with Command Prompt
*Restore System to Good Settings

None of them changed anything...

EVEN IN SAFE MODE IT STILL RESTARTS!...

Help? :(

 

[Ayano Katagiri]

If I remember correctly this is like the blaster worm virus that was going around in '03.
I had to reformat my system then. :(

If you have another computer, try to find something that can remove this worm and copy it onto your infected machine. When you're booting up, make sure you have absolutely no Internet connection at all. I'm not 100% sure (my memory doesn't serve me well) but I think the worm causes the system to become unstable when it detects any Internet connection - dial-up or broadband. So try it like that and do a scan with a AV. Hopefully it works out for you.

 

[Thrace]

Are you by any chance using XP SP1 (or earlier)? If so you should install SP2 or SP3, I had this problem once and installing SP2 worked for me.

 

[pokerus34]

@Thrace - That's like saying to reformat my PC. :)

@Ayano - I have my Laptop for now, I just don't have a Lan Cable... Darn :(

 

[Zet]

@Thrace - That's like saying to reformat my PC. :)

@Ayano - I have my Laptop for now, I just don't have a Lan Cable... Darn :(

you can use the upgrade option instead of making a fresh install. though there is the small chance of losing files

 

[pokerus34]

Well, If I upgrade it, what about the Virus? It will still be there...

And I can't even upgrade it. Firstly I don't know how, second I can't open my desktop because that's where the virus strikes and last I don't have a CD. :(

 

[Zet]

the update might fix what ever the exploit the virus does.


Then it looks like you'll need to format

 

[Pazuzu]

the update might fix what ever the exploit the virus does.


Then it looks like you'll need to format

Bullocks. Hairy ones too.

Sasser and it's variants add themselves to the autostart, which when you iron over windows again will not be lost.

Get a Linux (or Windows) Live CD with a virus scanner, boot from that, and scan your harddisks.

If it finds no viruses, start a registry editor from the Live CD and try removing the viruses entries manually. (Almost every antivirus site has instructions how to do that in the virus information.)

 

[pokerus34]

Yeah... Im about to reformat my PC right now. Well, I have XP, what CD should I use?

... Live CD... I think I have One... XD

 

[beauty. proletariat]

Things to use:

Avast.
(does a system scan before booting up after restart)

Install SP3.

Try the blaster worm fix on microsofts website.