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September 18th, 2003, 09:35 PM
#1
Virus/Annoyance - Logoff XP
I would like to point out how a virus can actually make you run a file. Logoff.exe is executed when you logoff your computer. Logoff.exe can only be found in windows XP. This file cannot be edited unless in safe mode. When in safe mode a user can replace logoff.exe with any fie of their choice. This can also be done virii themselves.
The reason i posted this is because i was reading about how some people would get a message from Norton everytime they attempted to logoff. The reason, mostlikely, is because your logoff.exe file has been replaces with a virus. If you have a windows XP disk, then you should be able to find a fresh copy of Logoff.exe on it. I belive the file might be called CAB1.
The file is located at C:\WINDOWS\system32\logoff.exe
Located in the same DIR is also a file called Shutdown.exe
NOTE: This is just from what i have read, I havent Tried to edit the logoff.exe file because i don't have winndows XP. If there is not truth to this please tell me.
I also understand that this is probably know to most XP users but i thought i would put it just in case someone didn't.
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September 18th, 2003, 09:46 PM
#2
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I frequently read up on viruses and I haven't heard of this before. Although I found a good article discussing the topic.
article
edit: and article 2
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September 18th, 2003, 09:52 PM
#3
thats, correct, i forgot to mention that websites can also make those files run and shutdown your computer. this is not really a security rish but it does get very annoying
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September 18th, 2003, 10:00 PM
#4
That explains a few practical problems that turned out as viruses. Not many have XP round here so it is a little rare.
Many thanks
Cheers
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September 18th, 2003, 10:38 PM
#5
Yes, this was addressed many patches ago. Just a reminder to keep your system up to date.
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September 21st, 2003, 06:05 PM
#6
Everyone that has XP probably knows this but i'll post it anyway.
Shutdown & Restart Shortcuts for Windows XP & Windows 2000
Windows 2000 (with the Resource Kit installed) and Windows XP (natively) have an actual shutdown command that can be launched from a command prompt — and which, therefore, also can be launched from a shortcut. To see all available options for this command, click Start, click Run, and type:
SHUTDOWN /?
You can also study the available options in the Microsoft KB 317371, “How to Use the Remote Shutdown Tool to Shut Down and Restart a Computer in Windows 2000.” (The article is basically suitable for Win XP also.)
This command starts a 30-second countdown for a shutdown or restart, which permits you to abort it (with a shutdown -a command). It you want the command to execute, use the -t flag, which lets you set the time lapse in seconds. The examples below use a 1-second delay.
For a shortcut to RESTART Windows XP:
SHUTDOWN -r -t 01
For a shortcut to SHUT DOWN Windows XP:
SHUTDOWN -s -t 01
Source(http://aumha.org/win5/a/shutcut.htm)
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September 22nd, 2003, 12:53 AM
#7
wow...good info. Anyone could just make a lil script to have one of those 2 programs run at the quarter of every hour or every half hour or randomly and have it restart or logoff or shutdown. Norton or McAfee wouldnt detect it i dont think just because its not a popular virus or real well known. Interesting...thanx for the read.
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September 22nd, 2003, 03:20 AM
#8
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wow never knew that I will pass this on to other people I am sure they will be glad to be aware of this.
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