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hachiman   01-03-2002 at 09:52:22 PM

Hi

Just downloaded an .exe file which has installed something called "i hate you" which instantly shuts down my pc as soon as i boot.

I managed to get in to my system'but pressing ctrl alt del as soon as windows desktop appeared and ending every task i could see including the "i hate you" one.

I have deleted the original 'exe and deleted the folder it created.

Also i have deleted the i hate you icons that appeared on the start taskbar.

One doing run msconfig and looking at my start up programmes i hate you is listed there.

I unchecked this'but still my system shut down after the boot.

Help

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hachiman   01-03-2002 at 10:19:11 PM
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Hi

Managed to stop the shutdowns by practically unchecking all the boxes in the startup in msconfig.

So thats the quick fix'but can anyone help in the long term?

Thanx

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Smilin   01-03-2002 at 10:31:03 PM
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Check with mcafee or symantec.

Also check this registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

and

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

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Anonymous   01-05-2002 at 02:16:29 AM
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You might want to try to AVG. It is great for cleaning and detecting viruses. The web site is www.grisoft.com. It has been go to me.

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