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Kernel Kev · 11-18-2005, 03:42 PM

probably a silly question, but couldnt programmers, write a program for the PC that basiclly mimics the psp. and you could load these files to it and see what they do?

Megaman · 11-18-2005, 08:42 PM

Yep. They have a prog called PSPe which is a PSP emulator for the PC. I don't know how well it works but people say it's useable.

GabrielKnight · 11-29-2005, 12:47 PM

Sorry to ask a stupid question, but does this virus make your PSP so it can NEVER be used again, or do you just have to upload firmware again?

Kernel Kev · 11-29-2005, 01:01 PM

no it bricks the psp, which means your psp is about as usefull as a brick. it deletes 4 vital files on the psp's memory so that it cannot start back up again, so if you get this virus you will not be able to turn the psp on.

i spose sony could easily fix this buy wiping the memory and puting back the files, but thats a big pain, thats why i suggested that sony should do something so we can back up the psp from our computer or be able to boot it from a UMD.

that means, rather than the psp getting the info it needs to start up from its memory, it gets it from a disk, and you cant put a virus on a UMD unless sony do it themselves.

GabrielKnight · 11-29-2005, 01:24 PM

Surely Sony would have to replace / repair the console free of charge if this happened within the warruntee period and no naughty behaviour / mods had led to the bricking?

Kernel Kev · 11-29-2005, 02:16 PM

no because they say, any downloads, or websites you visit is entirely up to you and sony will not take responsibility to what happens, so its at your own risk.

GabrielKnight · 11-29-2005, 02:17 PM

That's a disgrace.

gregstaz123 · 03-12-2006, 03:51 PM

I :evil: am soooo angry. i was just browsin the web on my psp and is shut down and would not reboot, only today did i find out what it was that did it.

damn those people all to hell who made this!! :twisted:

there is no point in doin this as they get no pleasure out of it (i hope)

and they destroy thousands of pounds of psp's for no good reason,\

and mine was a present from my brother :P who flew to america just to get me one!!

Megaman · 03-12-2006, 11:37 PM

What were you doing when you got it? It only comes in the form of a downgrader (this means you have to download a program, install it (with a computer) and then run it on your PSP). Your PSP still might be ok.

Pagnell · 03-13-2006, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregstaz123

I :evil: am soooo angry. i was just browsin the web on my psp and is shut down and would not reboot, only today did i find out what it was that did it.

damn those people all to hell who made this!! :twisted:

there is no point in doin this as they get no pleasure out of it (i hope)

and they destroy thousands of pounds of psp's for no good reason,\

and mine was a present from my brother :P who flew to america just to get me one!!

If you are telling the truth, the fact your PSP isn't working has absolutely nothing to do with the subject of this thread.

11-18-2005, 03:42 PM	#31 (permalink)
Kernel Kev Admin / The One Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 6,135	probably a silly question, but couldnt programmers, write a program for the PC that basiclly mimics the psp. and you could load these files to it and see what they do? __________________ Say thanks by leaving me +Rep

11-18-2005, 08:42 PM	#32 (permalink)
Megaman Scourge of the Internets Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Here Posts: 1,910	Yep. They have a prog called PSPe which is a PSP emulator for the PC. I don't know how well it works but people say it's useable. __________________ "The Aperture Enrichment Center would like to remind you that the Weighted Companion Cube will never threaten to stab you and, in fact, cannot speak." -Portal A.I.

11-29-2005, 01:01 PM	#34 (permalink)
Kernel Kev Admin / The One Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 6,135	no it bricks the psp, which means your psp is about as usefull as a brick. it deletes 4 vital files on the psp's memory so that it cannot start back up again, so if you get this virus you will not be able to turn the psp on. i spose sony could easily fix this buy wiping the memory and puting back the files, but thats a big pain, thats why i suggested that sony should do something so we can back up the psp from our computer or be able to boot it from a UMD. that means, rather than the psp getting the info it needs to start up from its memory, it gets it from a disk, and you cant put a virus on a UMD unless sony do it themselves. __________________ Say thanks by leaving me +Rep

11-29-2005, 02:16 PM	#36 (permalink)
Kernel Kev Admin / The One Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 6,135	no because they say, any downloads, or websites you visit is entirely up to you and sony will not take responsibility to what happens, so its at your own risk. __________________ Say thanks by leaving me +Rep

03-12-2006, 03:51 PM	#38 (permalink)
gregstaz123 Hi! I'm new around here... Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1	trojan.pspbrick I :evil: am soooo angry. i was just browsin the web on my psp and is shut down and would not reboot, only today did i find out what it was that did it. damn those people all to hell who made this!! :twisted: there is no point in doin this as they get no pleasure out of it (i hope) and they destroy thousands of pounds of psp's for no good reason,\ and mine was a present from my brother :P who flew to america just to get me one!!

11-29-2005, 12:47 PM	#33 (permalink)
GabrielKnight PSP-Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 88	Sorry to ask a stupid question, but does this virus make your PSP so it can NEVER be used again, or do you just have to upload firmware again?

11-29-2005, 01:24 PM	#35 (permalink)
GabrielKnight PSP-Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 88	Surely Sony would have to replace / repair the console free of charge if this happened within the warruntee period and no naughty behaviour / mods had led to the bricking?

11-29-2005, 02:17 PM	#37 (permalink)
GabrielKnight PSP-Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 88	That's a disgrace.

03-12-2006, 11:37 PM	#39 (permalink)
Megaman Scourge of the Internets Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Here Posts: 1,910	What were you doing when you got it? It only comes in the form of a downgrader (this means you have to download a program, install it (with a computer) and then run it on your PSP). Your PSP still might be ok. __________________ "The Aperture Enrichment Center would like to remind you that the Weighted Companion Cube will never threaten to stab you and, in fact, cannot speak." -Portal A.I.

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