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So this weekend past, I was doing some house cleaning on a machine (Acer
XP Home) and I ran Avast check for viruses. It found one in the
userinit.exe under C:\Windows\system32

Now having googled for the virus and the infected file, I determined
that I could get a copy of the exact same file from the ServicePack\i386
dirctory. I compared date/time and size so I thought no worries.

However when Avast notified me of the virus I told him to move it to the
vault. Bad idea! Colossal miss!

When the computer restarted, it deleted the userinit.exe file
When I tried to login, it just kept going back to the login screeen.
I knew that I could get that files back, but I was not able
to boot up to the point where I had access to the C driver, not
even using a W98 boot disk. And "safe mode" still wants to log into
windows. So is there a way to boot up and instead of lauching windows,
it keeps me (jailbreakes) to DOS prompt, like you would get if you went
Start -> Run -> cmd

I ended up using the recover CD's that we created when the computer was
first purchased and was able to get everything back in 3 hrs. But it
would have been much easier had I been able to boot up with the GUI
kicking in.


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"Chris P. Bacon" wrote in message
news:gv27uk$5r9$1@news.eternal-september.org...
> So this weekend past, I was doing some house cleaning on a machine (Acer
> XP Home) and I ran Avast check for viruses. It found one in the
> userinit.exe under C:\Windows\system32
>
> Now having googled for the virus and the infected file, I determined
> that I could get a copy of the exact same file from the ServicePack\i386
> dirctory. I compared date/time and size so I thought no worries.
>
> However when Avast notified me of the virus I told him to move it to the
> vault. Bad idea! Colossal miss!
>
> When the computer restarted, it deleted the userinit.exe file
> When I tried to login, it just kept going back to the login screeen.
> I knew that I could get that files back, but I was not able
> to boot up to the point where I had access to the C driver, not
> even using a W98 boot disk. And "safe mode" still wants to log into
> windows. So is there a way to boot up and instead of lauching windows,
> it keeps me (jailbreakes) to DOS prompt, like you would get if you went
> Start -> Run -> cmd
>
> I ended up using the recover CD's that we created when the computer was
> first purchased and was able to get everything back in 3 hrs. But it
> would have been much easier had I been able to boot up with the GUI
> kicking in.
>
>
> --
> *************************************************
> * CPB - Support the UIP http://improve-usenet.org
> * RLU 451587
> *************************************************


Get one of these..

http://neosmart.net/...-disc-download/

Windows 98 boot disks are old hat..



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"Mike Hall - MVP" wrote in message
news:e5J9O3a2JHA.4272@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> "Chris P. Bacon" wrote in message
> news:gv27uk$5r9$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>> So this weekend past, I was doing some house cleaning on a machine (Acer
>> XP Home) and I ran Avast check for viruses. It found one in the
>> userinit.exe under C:\Windows\system32
>>
>> Now having googled for the virus and the infected file, I determined
>> that I could get a copy of the exact same file from the ServicePack\i386
>> dirctory. I compared date/time and size so I thought no worries.
>>
>> However when Avast notified me of the virus I told him to move it to the
>> vault. Bad idea! Colossal miss!
>>
>> When the computer restarted, it deleted the userinit.exe file
>> When I tried to login, it just kept going back to the login screeen.
>> I knew that I could get that files back, but I was not able
>> to boot up to the point where I had access to the C driver, not
>> even using a W98 boot disk. And "safe mode" still wants to log into
>> windows. So is there a way to boot up and instead of lauching windows,
>> it keeps me (jailbreakes) to DOS prompt, like you would get if you went
>> Start -> Run -> cmd
>>
>> I ended up using the recover CD's that we created when the computer was
>> first purchased and was able to get everything back in 3 hrs. But it
>> would have been much easier had I been able to boot up with the GUI
>> kicking in.
>>
>>
>> --
>> *************************************************
>> * CPB - Support the UIP http://improve-usenet.org
>> * RLU 451587
>> *************************************************
>
>
> Get one of these..
>
> http://neosmart.net/...-disc-download/
>
> Windows 98 boot disks are old hat..
>
>
>
> --
>
> Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/


LOL.. ignore my previous post.. it was for a Vista recovery disk..
try this instead..

http://www.easydesks...om/recovery.htm


--

Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/

Download my 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.




"Chris P. Bacon" wrote in message
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> So this weekend past, I was doing some house cleaning on a machine (Acer
> XP Home) and I ran Avast check for viruses. It found one in the
> userinit.exe under C:\Windows\system32
>
> Now having googled for the virus and the infected file, I determined
> that I could get a copy of the exact same file from the ServicePack\i386
> dirctory. I compared date/time and size so I thought no worries.
>
> However when Avast notified me of the virus I told him to move it to the
> vault. Bad idea! Colossal miss!
>
> When the computer restarted, it deleted the userinit.exe file
> When I tried to login, it just kept going back to the login screeen.
> I knew that I could get that files back, but I was not able
> to boot up to the point where I had access to the C driver, not
> even using a W98 boot disk. And "safe mode" still wants to log into
> windows. So is there a way to boot up and instead of lauching windows,
> it keeps me (jailbreakes) to DOS prompt, like you would get if you went
> Start -> Run -> cmd
>
> I ended up using the recover CD's that we created when the computer was
> first purchased and was able to get everything back in 3 hrs. But it
> would have been much easier had I been able to boot up with the GUI
> kicking in.
>
>
> --
> *************************************************
> * CPB - Support the UIP http://improve-usenet.org
> * RLU 451587
> *************************************************

google bartpe.Its a bootable windows cd that will let you make changes to
files without using the command prompt.

"Chris P. Bacon" wrote:

> So this weekend past, I was doing some house cleaning on a machine (Acer
> XP Home) and I ran Avast check for viruses. It found one in the
> userinit.exe under C:\Windows\system32
>
> Now having googled for the virus and the infected file, I determined
> that I could get a copy of the exact same file from the ServicePack\i386
> dirctory. I compared date/time and size so I thought no worries.
>
> However when Avast notified me of the virus I told him to move it to the
> vault. Bad idea! Colossal miss!
>
> When the computer restarted, it deleted the userinit.exe file
> When I tried to login, it just kept going back to the login screeen.
> I knew that I could get that files back, but I was not able
> to boot up to the point where I had access to the C driver, not
> even using a W98 boot disk. And "safe mode" still wants to log into
> windows. So is there a way to boot up and instead of lauching windows,
> it keeps me (jailbreakes) to DOS prompt, like you would get if you went
> Start -> Run -> cmd
>
> I ended up using the recover CD's that we created when the computer was
> first purchased and was able to get everything back in 3 hrs. But it
> would have been much easier had I been able to boot up with the GUI
> kicking in.
>
>
> --
> *************************************************
> * CPB - Support the UIP http://improve-usenet.org
> * RLU 451587
> *************************************************
>

"Leythos" wrote in message
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> Download my 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/
>
> --
> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-ther...h.blogspot.com/
> *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 P. Bacon" wrote in message
> news:gv27uk$5r9$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>> So this weekend past, I was doing some house cleaning on a machine (Acer
>> XP Home) and I ran Avast check for viruses. It found one in the
>> userinit.exe under C:\Windows\system32
>>
>> Now having googled for the virus and the infected file, I determined
>> that I could get a copy of the exact same file from the ServicePack\i386
>> dirctory. I compared date/time and size so I thought no worries.
>>
>> However when Avast notified me of the virus I told him to move it to the
>> vault. Bad idea! Colossal miss!
>>
>> When the computer restarted, it deleted the userinit.exe file
>> When I tried to login, it just kept going back to the login screeen.
>> I knew that I could get that files back, but I was not able
>> to boot up to the point where I had access to the C driver, not
>> even using a W98 boot disk. And "safe mode" still wants to log into
>> windows. So is there a way to boot up and instead of lauching windows,
>> it keeps me (jailbreakes) to DOS prompt, like you would get if you went
>> Start -> Run -> cmd
>>
>> I ended up using the recover CD's that we created when the computer was
>> first purchased and was able to get everything back in 3 hrs. But it
>> would have been much easier had I been able to boot up with the GUI
>> kicking in.
>>
>>
>> --
>> *************************************************
>> * CPB - Support the UIP http://improve-usenet.org
>> * RLU 451587
>> *************************************************
>


Real MVP's don't impersonate others..


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http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/

Windows PE Disc

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"Chris P. Bacon" wrote in message
news:gv27uk$5r9$1@news.eternal-september.org...
> So this weekend past, I was doing some house cleaning on a machine (Acer
> XP Home) and I ran Avast check for viruses. It found one in the
> userinit.exe under C:\Windows\system32
>
> Now having googled for the virus and the infected file, I determined
> that I could get a copy of the exact same file from the ServicePack\i386
> dirctory. I compared date/time and size so I thought no worries.
>
> However when Avast notified me of the virus I told him to move it to the
> vault. Bad idea! Colossal miss!
>
> When the computer restarted, it deleted the userinit.exe file
> When I tried to login, it just kept going back to the login screeen.
> I knew that I could get that files back, but I was not able
> to boot up to the point where I had access to the C driver, not
> even using a W98 boot disk. And "safe mode" still wants to log into
> windows. So is there a way to boot up and instead of lauching windows,
> it keeps me (jailbreakes) to DOS prompt, like you would get if you went
> Start -> Run -> cmd
>
> I ended up using the recover CD's that we created when the computer was
> first purchased and was able to get everything back in 3 hrs. But it
> would have been much easier had I been able to boot up with the GUI
> kicking in.
>
>
> --
> *************************************************
> * CPB - Support the UIP http://improve-usenet.org
> * RLU 451587
> *************************************************

Definition of a MVP:

A person belonging to a website who answers a certain number of posts each
year. Doesn't need any real qualifications in computers either. PA Bear is a
prime example. Not attacking Bear but using this alias as an example

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"Mike Hall - MVP" wrote in message
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> "Leythos" wrote in message
> news:FA1Rl.7392$Lr6.1985@flpi143.ffdc.sbc.com...
>> Download my 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/
>>
>> --
>> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-ther...h.blogspot.com/
>> *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 P. Bacon" wrote in message
>> news:gv27uk$5r9$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>>> So this weekend past, I was doing some house cleaning on a machine (Acer
>>> XP Home) and I ran Avast check for viruses. It found one in the
>>> userinit.exe under C:\Windows\system32
>>>
>>> Now having googled for the virus and the infected file, I determined
>>> that I could get a copy of the exact same file from the ServicePack\i386
>>> dirctory. I compared date/time and size so I thought no worries.
>>>
>>> However when Avast notified me of the virus I told him to move it to the
>>> vault. Bad idea! Colossal miss!
>>>
>>> When the computer restarted, it deleted the userinit.exe file
>>> When I tried to login, it just kept going back to the login screeen.
>>> I knew that I could get that files back, but I was not able
>>> to boot up to the point where I had access to the C driver, not
>>> even using a W98 boot disk. And "safe mode" still wants to log into
>>> windows. So is there a way to boot up and instead of lauching windows,
>>> it keeps me (jailbreakes) to DOS prompt, like you would get if you went
>>> Start -> Run -> cmd
>>>
>>> I ended up using the recover CD's that we created when the computer was
>>> first purchased and was able to get everything back in 3 hrs. But it
>>> would have been much easier had I been able to boot up with the GUI
>>> kicking in.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> *************************************************
>>> * CPB - Support the UIP http://improve-usenet.org
>>> * RLU 451587
>>> *************************************************
>>
>
>
> Real MVP's don't impersonate others..
>
>
> --
>
> Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/

More misconceptions, MVPs don't belong to websites. "Answers a certain
number of posts" is pretty vague without qualifiers. Also, "real
qualifications" is pretty subjective. You forgot to add ;-)

SPAMCOP User wrote:

> Definition of a MVP:
>
> A person belonging to a website who answers a certain number of posts
> each year. Doesn't need any real qualifications in computers either. PA
> Bear is a prime example. Not attacking Bear but using this alias as an
> example
>

In article , trt@void.com
says...
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> From: "Leythos"
> Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
> References:
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> Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 17:55:37 -0700
>
> Download my userinit fix from here
>

The above post was provided by PCBUTTS Impersonating myself.

Still proving to the group that you ARE unethical and dishonest Chris.
You own posts show that you are unethical and dishonest.

Abuse reported to att/prodigy.

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On Thu, 21 May 2009 07:20:14 -0500, Bob I wrote:

> More misconceptions, MVPs don't belong to websites.


Right. Neither does anyone else. ;-)


> "Answers a certain
> number of posts" is pretty vague without qualifiers.


It's much worse than being vague. It's completely false.



> Also, "real
> qualifications" is pretty subjective. You forgot to add ;-)
>
> SPAMCOP User wrote:
>
> > Definition of a MVP:
> >
> > A person belonging to a website who answers a certain number of posts
> > each year. Doesn't need any real qualifications in computers either. PA
> > Bear is a prime example. Not attacking Bear but using this alias as an
> > example
> >

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Please Reply to the Newsgroup

Does the original post still exist to this thread?

==


Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)


"Ken Blake, MVP" wrote in message
news:r78b15p62cda0deihbb920lrisj00qksmn@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 21 May 2009 07:20:14 -0500, Bob I wrote:
>
>> More misconceptions, MVPs don't belong to websites.
>
>
> Right. Neither does anyone else. ;-)
>
>
>> "Answers a certain
>> number of posts" is pretty vague without qualifiers.
>
>
> It's much worse than being vague. It's completely false.
>
>
>
>> Also, "real
>> qualifications" is pretty subjective. You forgot to add ;-)
>>
>> SPAMCOP User wrote:
>>
>> > Definition of a MVP:
>> >
>> > A person belonging to a website who answers a certain number of posts
>> > each year. Doesn't need any real qualifications in computers either. PA
>> > Bear is a prime example. Not attacking Bear but using this alias as an
>> > example
>> >
>
> --
> Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
> Please Reply to the Newsgroup

Define the word "exist."

Tim Meddick wrote:
> Does the original post still exist to this thread?
>
> ==
>
>
> Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)
>
>
> "Ken Blake, MVP" wrote in message
> news:r78b15p62cda0deihbb920lrisj00qksmn@4ax.com...
>> On Thu, 21 May 2009 07:20:14 -0500, Bob I wrote:
>>
>>> More misconceptions, MVPs don't belong to websites.
>>
>>
>> Right. Neither does anyone else. ;-)
>>
>>
>>> "Answers a certain
>>> number of posts" is pretty vague without qualifiers.
>>
>>
>> It's much worse than being vague. It's completely false.
>>
>>
>>
>>> Also, "real
>>> qualifications" is pretty subjective. You forgot to add ;-)
>>>
>>> SPAMCOP User wrote:
>>>
>>>> Definition of a MVP:
>>>>
>>>> A person belonging to a website who answers a certain number of
>>>> posts each year. Doesn't need any real qualifications in computers
>>>> either. PA Bear is a prime example. Not attacking Bear but using
>>>> this alias as an example
>>>>
>>
>> --
>> Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
>> Please Reply to the Newsgroup

Yes but the nutcase used a sig separator and posted his drivel above it.

Tim Meddick wrote:
> Does the original post still exist to this thread?
>
> ==
>
>
> Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)
>
>
> "Ken Blake, MVP" wrote in message
> news:r78b15p62cda0deihbb920lrisj00qksmn@4ax.com...
>
>>On Thu, 21 May 2009 07:20:14 -0500, Bob I wrote:
>>
>>
>>>More misconceptions, MVPs don't belong to websites.
>>
>>
>>Right. Neither does anyone else. ;-)
>>
>>
>>
>>>"Answers a certain
>>>number of posts" is pretty vague without qualifiers.
>>
>>
>>It's much worse than being vague. It's completely false.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>>Also, "real
>>>qualifications" is pretty subjective. You forgot to add ;-)
>>>
>>>SPAMCOP User wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Definition of a MVP:
>>>>
>>>>A person belonging to a website who answers a certain number of posts
>>>>each year. Doesn't need any real qualifications in computers either. PA
>>>>Bear is a prime example. Not attacking Bear but using this alias as an
>>>>example
>>>>
>>
>>--
>>Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
>>Please Reply to the Newsgroup
>
>
>

"Daave" wrote in message
news:O55YQ9k2JHA.5728@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Define the word "exist."
> ...

I'm repeating myself from another group, but the American
thinker William Jefferson Clinton has made a highly public
and penetrating analysis of this problem.

On Wed, 20 May 2009 17:55:37 -0700, "Leythos" wrote:

>Download my 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/

This post was forged.

This not the MVP site despite its fake logos.

The correct MVP site is http://www.mvps.org/

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No it was real and you are an idiot.

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"Barry Schwarz" wrote in message
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> On Wed, 20 May 2009 17:55:37 -0700, "Leythos" wrote:
>
>>Download my 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/
>
> This post was forged.
>
> This not the MVP site despite its fake logos.
>
> The correct MVP site is http://www.mvps.org/
>
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> Remove del for email