File Recovery Virus keeps popping up? Are you facing a situation that the background of your computer turns to be black and then start menu, icons as well as all your files are missing somehow? Learn more here to save your computer now.
Recently, many victims are attacked by File Recovery Virus which is a fake system optimizers like Smart Check/Smart HDD virus, Data Recovery virus and System Check virus. All of these rogue programs have the same symptom is to hide all your files, leaving you a black screen without any icons there. From that time, you will find all of your programs in taskbar are gone. No programs on your start menu and even worse, you can’t see any folders on drive: C as well. Are you troubled by this issue now? Learn more about this virus and get a solution here fast.
Since this virus belongs to rogue program, it poses a huge risk for infected machine because of its fraudulent expectations to steal unaware users’ money. Users may get this malware installed by clicking malicious code or distribute unsafe advertising pop-ups, visiting pornographic website or downloading attachment from spam emails. GUI of this application may appear to be a legit Security Tool, but users should not be taken it. In reality it’s a fraudulent and useless program with the aim of stealing your money only. No matter how it boasts of itself, it will never protect you from cyber threats, for it is a big threat itself and may cause irrevocable damage to your system. When this virus is running, it will display fake alerts, claiming that several hard drive errors or all kinds of viruses were detected on your computer. Your computer will be filled with various false positives. It uses a potent combination of misleading attacks against your PC to encourage you to spend money on a fake ‘full’ version of its software. All you need to do is to ignore all the fake warning and then remove this malware as soon as possible. File Recovery virus can make your whole system unstable and may attack your files. It is suggested users to remove the virus as soon as possible to avoid further damages.
The malware modifies windows registry and runs automatically. When system boots up, the desktop disappears and you will get nothing but a black screen. It also changes browser settings so as to disable internet access. Moreover, it steals your information and connects itself to the remote server. Nowadays, no antivirus can cope with it. If you want to get rid of this virus immediately, manual removal is needed. When you perform the manual instructions here, you had better back up your data first.
1. Reboot your computer to safe mode with networking. As your computer restarts but before Windows launches, tap “F8” key constantly.
2. Show hidden files and folders.
Open Folder Options by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Folder Options.
Click the View tab.
Under Advanced settings, click Show hidden files and folders, uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and then click OK.
3. Open Registry entries. Find out the malicious files and entries and then delete all.
Attention: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.
a. Press the “Start” button and then choose the option “Run”. In the “Open” field, type “regedit” and click the “OK” button.
b. All malicious files and registry entries that should be deleted:
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.exe
%AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\[random]
%AppData%\Local\[random].exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
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Published by on July 13, 2012 9:06 am, last updated on May 28, 2013 11:29 am
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