Help with eliminating 360 virus!

A friend of mine was told that he has the 360 virus. And I have seen
several methods on removing it from Google. However, when he boots up,
he cannot get into Windows, Safe Mode or anything. I screen pops up
asking if you are the home user or administrator and no matter what
you do, the screen immediately refreshes and you see the same thing.

I tried F2, F8, and no changes I tried worked. I cannot get into safe
mode, nothing. Going to last known good configuration will not work.
Actually since it will not go beyond the screen I mentioned above, I
cannot start any program. What should I do and how?

Are there any reliable removal tools that can do it and how can I get
it to work if I cannot get into windows?

Please help,
Marcus

On 02/23/2009 09:09 PM, Marcus Cartier sent:
> A friend of mine was told that he has the 360 virus. And I have seen
> several methods on removing it from Google. However, when he boots up,
> he cannot get into Windows, Safe Mode or anything. I screen pops up
> asking if you are the home user or administrator and no matter what
> you do, the screen immediately refreshes and you see the same thing.
>
> I tried F2, F8, and no changes I tried worked. I cannot get into safe
> mode, nothing. Going to last known good configuration will not work.
> Actually since it will not go beyond the screen I mentioned above, I
> cannot start any program. What should I do and how?
>
> Are there any reliable removal tools that can do it and how can I get
> it to work if I cannot get into windows?
>
> Please help,
> Marcus

Hello Marcus:

Have the friend's hard disk drive removed and installed into a
non-infected system where the infestations can be identified & removed
with good antimalware. This may only be partially successful and just a
small opportunity to recapture personal & uninfected files for the last
time.

Your friend should also be prepared to flatten and rebuild from their
backups.

Please update this thread with you friend's progress.

Pete
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1PW @?6A62?FEH9:DE=6o2@=]4@> [r4o7t]

Your friend could try http://bughunter.it-mate.co.uk

BugHunter is a DOS based malware scanner which has a frequently updated
database of signatures as well as engine updates. The program is designed to
quickly scan for and optionally disable/remove any malware found. BugHunter
is able to detect Browser Hijackers (BHO's), Rogue programs, Adware,
Keyloggers, Spyware (including some commercial ones), Rootkits which are
file based, malicious java/html/vb scripts, and various worms.

****************

The author, Dustin Cook, is now one of the leading lights of the team at
Malwarebytes http://www.malwarebytes.org/

I *have* tried it - running from a 3.5 inch Floppy disk.

HTH
--
Dave




"Marcus Cartier" <ferrante276-marcuscartier@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:utv6q4hced3m6leneo1h2lit51v7r7i73g@4ax.com...
>A friend of mine was told that he has the 360 virus. And I have seen
> several methods on removing it from Google. However, when he boots up,
> he cannot get into Windows, Safe Mode or anything. I screen pops up
> asking if you are the home user or administrator and no matter what
> you do, the screen immediately refreshes and you see the same thing.
>
> I tried F2, F8, and no changes I tried worked. I cannot get into safe
> mode, nothing. Going to last known good configuration will not work.
> Actually since it will not go beyond the screen I mentioned above, I
> cannot start any program. What should I do and how?
>
> Are there any reliable removal tools that can do it and how can I get
> it to work if I cannot get into windows?
>
> Please help,
> Marcus

"Marcus Cartier" <ferrante276-marcuscartier@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:utv6q4hced3m6leneo1h2lit51v7r7i73g@4ax.com...
> A friend of mine was told that he has the 360 virus. And I have seen
> several methods on removing it from Google. However, when he boots up,
> he cannot get into Windows, Safe Mode or anything. I screen pops up
> asking if you are the home user or administrator and no matter what
> you do, the screen immediately refreshes and you see the same thing.
> I tried F2, F8, and no changes I tried worked. I cannot get into safe
> mode, nothing. Going to last known good configuration will not work.
> Actually since it will not go beyond the screen I mentioned above, I
> cannot start any program. What should I do and how?
<snip>

See one of the following.

Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307654

Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392

Ben

Download my new userinit fix from here http://www.ms-mvp.org/ this file
works for SP2 and SP3 only. READ the enclosed instructions. If you have SP1
do not use this file. If you need any other version then email me using the
link at the bottom of my webpage. Your issue is caused by a malware
infestation. Once fixed you will need to use my Remove-it software, it will
remove that malware from your system. Choose yes for all options when
prompted. Download it here http://www.ms-mvp.org/

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*WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not waste
your time.
David H Lipman, Malke, PA Bear, Beauregard T. Shagnasty, Leythos.




"Marcus Cartier" <ferrante276-marcuscartier@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:utv6q4hced3m6leneo1h2lit51v7r7i73g@4ax.com...
>A friend of mine was told that he has the 360 virus. And I have seen
> several methods on removing it from Google. However, when he boots up,
> he cannot get into Windows, Safe Mode or anything. I screen pops up
> asking if you are the home user or administrator and no matter what
> you do, the screen immediately refreshes and you see the same thing.
>
> I tried F2, F8, and no changes I tried worked. I cannot get into safe
> mode, nothing. Going to last known good configuration will not work.
> Actually since it will not go beyond the screen I mentioned above, I
> cannot start any program. What should I do and how?
>
> Are there any reliable removal tools that can do it and how can I get
> it to work if I cannot get into windows?
>
> Please help,
> Marcus

In article <5IUol.17632$yr3.17451@nlpi068.nbdc.sbc.com>, toidi@tpap.com
says...
> *WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
> They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not waste
> your time.
> David H Lipman, Malke, PA Bear, Beauregard T. Shagnasty, Leythos.
>

Chris, Stalking on the internet is a crime, your signature indicates you
are a sick individual stalking myself as well as others, you have
warned, again.

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"Ben Myers" <benjmyers@REMOVEmindspring.com> wrote in message
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"Marcus Cartier" <ferrante276-marcuscartier@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:utv6q4hced3m6leneo1h2lit51v7r7i73g@4ax.com...
> A friend of mine was told that he has the 360 virus. And I have seen
> several methods on removing it from Google. However, when he boots up,
> he cannot get into Windows, Safe Mode or anything. I screen pops up
> asking if you are the home user or administrator and no matter what
> you do, the screen immediately refreshes and you see the same thing.
> I tried F2, F8, and no changes I tried worked. I cannot get into safe
> mode, nothing. Going to last known good configuration will not work.
> Actually since it will not go beyond the screen I mentioned above, I
> cannot start any program. What should I do and how?
<snip>

See one of the following.

Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307654

Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392

Ben

Good links, but...

I find it interesting that they both start with this line:

"1) Put the Windows Vista [or XP] installation disc in the disc drive, and
then start the computer."

How many people actually have a "Windows Vista [or XP] INSTALLATION disk?
Not many.

-Frank

On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:51:29 -0800, "The Real Truth MS MVP"
<toidi@tpap.com> wrote:

>Download my new userinit fix from here http://www.ms-mvp.org/ this file
>works for SP2 and SP3 only. READ the enclosed instructions. If you have SP1
>do not use this file. If you need any other version then email me using the
>link at the bottom of my webpage. Your issue is caused by a malware
>infestation. Once fixed you will need to use my Remove-it software, it will
>remove that malware from your system. Choose yes for all options when
>prompted. Download it here http://www.ms-mvp.org/


What is this? New and improved lies!


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a new and improved idiot will arise to over come it.