Shoerec

Shoerecs are a species of corruption based on Turkish Viruses which affect Microsoft Windows 95 computers. They were created in 1999 by Brian & Amjads, first appearing on usenet newsgroups; within Macromedia Shockwave files named "BOXING.EXE", "FUN.EXE" and "NOSTRESS.EXE". Downloading any of these will begin an invisible Shoerec infection upon the computer.

After the initial infection, the virus spreads to various executable programs and becomes inactive. Nearly four months later, Shoerec activates their payload. The payload gains control of all desktop icons and causes them to "run" away from the cursor.



Opening programs infected on the first three days of any month will instantly delete every file on the drive. This is due to a routine payload which a Trojan delivers for Shoerec, but this can only happen seven months after their arrival.

The later effects of Shoerec changes the computer's WIN.COM file to deliver either a meaningless strain of characters in notepad, or a message of honor in remembrance to its ancient forefathers:

(c) 1999 Brain & Amjads (pvt) Ltd VIRUS_SHOE RECORD  v20.0 Dedicated to the dynamic memories of millions of virus who are no longer with us today - Thanks Attempting to restart the PC afterwards will destroy all boot functionality; killing the computer.

Role In Battle
The physique which Shoerecs are given ingame show nothing more than that of a heavyweight champion; their large gloves are capable of high-damage punches, and their health of 160 can allow them breeze through most fights. If a little extra firepower is needed, a Shoerec player can wind up a K.O. punch and deal massive damage in a single blow. Enemies who fall victim to this move are momentarily stunned as the attack launches them backwards.

Trivia

 * Shoerec is also known as ShoeRecord, which may be the original name given by the virus creator(s).