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  1. 02-13-2012, 08:18 PM #1
    jmhcs
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    userinit.exe virus

    Anyone know of a good way to replace the c:\Windows\System32\userinit.exe file? It appears to be infected with the Win32/Heur virus. WXP Home

    AVG Free didn't work nor did Malwarebytes. IOBit Malware fighter is running now but I have no faith.
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  2. 02-13-2012, 08:34 PM #2
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    Did you try scanning from a rescue boot disc?
    http://www.askvg.com/download-free-b...re-and-others/

    You may want to post on Virtual DR forums as well.
    http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...d.php?t=167915
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  3. 02-14-2012, 10:57 AM #3
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    You should be able to replace it using the recovery console. Throw the XPH CD in the drive and boot into the RC.
    D: (or whatever the CD drive is)
    CD I386
    EXPAND USERINIT.EX_ C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32
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  4. 02-14-2012, 12:27 PM #4
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    The advice from Ol'Tunzafun seemed to have worked. Thanks much.
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  5. 02-14-2012, 02:49 PM #5
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    Cool. Now scan your system so that the userinit doesn't get reinfected.
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  6. 02-14-2012, 03:04 PM #6
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    Midknyte- Also good advice. I did do a scan and it came back clean. Good for now. Thanks.
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