Corrupted files, was working.

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raptor · #1 Post by **raptor** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 12:09 pm

I used super pi to check my CPU speed, and the app was working.
The day after, when i try to start super pi, i get "file is not a valid Win32 application".

The same has happened with a hotfix .exe file. I installed it first, then just to test the exe file, it won't start and i get that error message.

I have to unpack super pi again and overwrite the non working one to get it working.

Any clues?

Regards
Raptor

sugo · #2 Post by **sugo** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 6:26 pm

Virus?

#3 Post by **Kyocera** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:17 pm

System restore?

raptor · #4 Post by **raptor** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 4:43 am

System restore? I disable system restore.

I don't think it's virus, i just installed xp and have barley been online.

Regards
Raptor

#5 Post by **Kyocera** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 6:16 pm

System restore? I disable system restore.

I don't, it helps in troubleshooting, and in cases of installing crap software that creates more problems than it's worth.

raptor · #6 Post by **raptor** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 4:26 pm

Fixed it.
It was a virus. Very weird one. Didn't corrupt all files, just a few to irritate me.

I was affraid because i thought it was my new HD (7200 RPM Seagate 100gb) that was broke.

Regards
Raptor

#7 Post by **carbon_unit** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 7:58 pm

What virus was it?

raptor · #8 Post by **raptor** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 3:49 pm

It was a Win32.Jeefo.A

Win32.Jeefo.A is a virus that infects PE files.

The virus searches drive letters C to Z for fixed disks. Once found, all directories are searched for suitable PE file to infect. Infected files increase 36,352 bytes in size, but the last modified date and time remains the same.

The virus body contains the following hidden message (although this is never displayed to the user):

"Hidden Dragon virus. Born in a tropical swamp"

Note: The virus may corrupt some files. Such files may not work correctly after cleaning and removal of the virus code. The corrupted programs will need to be restored from backups or the original installation packages

Regards
Raptor

sugo · #9 Post by **sugo** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:09 pm

raptor wrote:I don't think it's virus, i just installed xp and have barley been online.

How did you get the virus on a new xp install?

jjesusfreak01 · #10 Post by **jjesusfreak01** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 12:04 am

sugo wrote:
raptor wrote:I don't think it's virus, i just installed xp and have barley been online.
How did you get the virus on a new xp install?

Talent my friend, talent. It doesnt take long, just one visit to the wrong site. Or maybe, there is no virus. I have gone years on an unprotected PC with no virii.

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