Windows XP Recovery

How to remove Windows XP Recovery?

Windows XP Recovery is a bogus system optimizer that tries to scare computer users into thinking that their PCs Hard Disk Drive has errors and that this could lead to potential data loss. This scareware is spread using misleading methods, your computer could have got infected with this rogue program while you were reading your email or while you were visiting non legitimate websites. When installed on your PC Windows XP Recovery will imitate a system check-up and will generate a big list of detected issues related to your computer's hardware.

You will be constantly presented with warning pop-ups stating that your HDD has bad blocks and that your stored  information could be lost. To further scare you into believing these false statements Windows XP Recovery will hide your desktop icons and your start menu items. You shouldn't panic, this program doesn't remove them, it only hides them with a purpose of selling you it's licence to fix non existent computer hardware problems. Windows XP Recovery modifies the registry of an operating system that it infects, you won't be able to access your Task Manager or run any installed programs. Combined with fake system check-ups and warning messages these modifications are designed to further scare you into thinking that your computer has hardware problems and that you could loose all of your information. Internet criminals created this bogus program to adapt to the operating system that it infects. For example if this program would infect a computer with Windows 7 operating system it would automatically change it's name to Windows 7 Recovery, this trickery is designed to make this rogue program appear more real. If you have noticed Windows XP Recovery on your PC you should eliminate it. Use this step-by-step instructions to remove this rogue system optimizer and regain control of your hidden data.

Fake warning messages generated by Windows XP Recovery:

"Hard Drive Failure The system has detected a problem with one or more installed IDE / SATA hard disks. It is recommended that you restart the system"

"System Error An error occurred while reading system files. Run a system diagnostic utility to check your hard disk drive for errors"

"Critical Error Hard drive critical error. Run a system diagnostic utility to check your hard disk drive for errors. Windows can't find hard disk space. Hard drive error"

"Fix Disk Windows XP Recovery Diagnostics will scan the system to identify performance problems. Start or Cancel"

"Windows XP Recovery Diagnostics Windows detected a hard disk error. A problem with the hard drive sectors has been detected. It is recommended to download the following sertified software to fix the detected hard drive problems. Do you want to download recommended software?"

Ignore these messages. They are fake and only tries to scare you. Remove this fake optimizer from your PC.

Main window of Windwos XP Recovery:

Automatic Windows XP Recovery spyware removal:

Before downloading, enter Windows XP Recovery advanced module registration key in the registration window:
8475082234984902023718742058948
Use any not real e-mail address. It will not remove the infection, but will show your files and desktop icons

Remover for Windows XP Recovery

NOTE: If installation fails, you can try downloading customized installer which was built by our technicians to bypass Windows XP Recovery spyware infection. Your browser may report that this file is unsafe. Please ignore these warnings. Download customized installer 

Complete these steps if after removal of Windows XP Recovery your Desktop icons or files are hidden:

Step 1
This Infection Hides almost all user files. If You can't see your files don't panic. The files are not missing. They are just hidden, but still here. When downloaded spyware remover removes the infection, please download and run this tool to unhide your files (Link below). It is important to run this tool only when infection is already removed from your computer. This unhide files tool will be useless running it on infected computer.

When unhide files tool finishes, your windows desktop icons may still be gone. To fix missing desktop items after spyware infection download this .REG file. Double click when downloaded, click yes and then click ok. Reboot your computer, your desktop items now should be visible.

Step 2
Reboot your computer to check if everything is ok and Windows XP Recovery rogue spyware is gone. Check if you can find all your files. If some files are still missing, open My Computer, Click Tools, then select Folder Options... and under View tab select radio button "Show hidden files and folders", press OK. Now you will see all hidden files and folders. To unhide them Right click on the file or folder, then select Properties and uncheck "Hidden" Check box.

That's it! You're done.

Manual Step-by-step removal instructions of Windows XP Recovery.

If you are unable to remove Windows XP Recovery, you can use this manual removal instruction. Use it at your own risk. If you don't have strong computer knowledge you could harm your operating system. Use it only if you are an experienced computer user. (Instructions on how to end processes, remove registry entries...)

Step 1
Try entering a retrieved Windows XP Recovery advanced module licence key. Click "activate" button on the right-bottom side of the main Windows XP Recovery window. Enter these registration details:

E-mail:              This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Activation key:  8475082234984902023718742058948

If it works, this bogus program will be disabled and you will be able to remove it without constant interventions. Note, that this infection constantly mutates and keys may be changed. After this procedure you will be able to see your files and install legitimate spyware remover to remove this infection. If registration key doesn't work, proceed to Step 2.

Warning! Entering activation key will not remove this infection! It will only disable fake warnings. This spyware will run in background and will keep collecting your data!

Step 2
Load your computer in safe mode with networking. Click Start, click Shut down, click Restart, click OK. During your computer starting process press F8 key on your keyboard multiple times until you see Windows Advanced Option menu, then select Safe mode with networking from the list.

Step 3
Open Internet explorer, click Tools and select Internet Options. Select "Connections".

Step 4
Click LAN settings, if a "Use a proxy server for your LAN" is checked, uncheck it and press OK.

Step 5
Download HijackThis and save it on your desktop. Some malicious programs are able to block HijackThis so when you click the download link, in the Save dialog rename HijackThis.exe to iexplorer.exe and only then click the Save button. After saving the file on your desktop, double click it. In the main HijackThis window click “Do a system scan only” button. Select these entries (place a tick at the left of the entry):

Windows XP:
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [.exe] %AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [] %AllUsersProfile%\AppData\.exe

Windows Vista and Windows 7:
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [.exe] %AllUsersProfile%\.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [] %AllUsersProfile%\.exe

After selecting required entries, click "Fix Checked". After this procedure you can close HijackThis and proceed to the next removal step.

Perform these actions:

End these Windows XP Recovery processes:

[random]

Remove these Windows XP Recovery registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run ".exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run ""
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "CertificateRevocation" = '0'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "WarnonBadCertRecving" = '0'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop "NoChangingWallPaper" = '1'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations "LowRiskFileTypes" = '/{hq:/s`s:/ogn:/uyu:/dyd:/c`u:/bnl:/ble:/sdf:/lrh:/iul:/iulm:/fhg:/clq:/kqf:/`wh:/lqf:/lqdf:/lnw:/lq2:/l2t:/v`w:/rbs:'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments "SaveZoneInformation" = '1'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableTaskMgr" = '1'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system "DisableTaskMgr" = '1'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download "CheckExeSignatures" = 'no'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Use FormSuggest" = 'yes'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced "Hidden" = '0'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced "ShowSuperHidden" = 0'
 

Delete these Windows XP Recovery files:

%AllUsersProfile%\~[random]
%AllUsersProfile%\~[random]r
%AllUsersProfile%\[random].dll
%AllUsersProfile%\[random].exe
%AllUsersProfile%\[random]
%AllUsersProfile%\[random].exe
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Windows XP Recovery.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows XP Recovery\
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows XP Recovery\Uninstall Windows XP Recovery.lnk

%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows XP Recovery\Windows XP Recovery.lnk 

Step 6
Download and install antispyware software to completely remove the infection. We recommend Spyware Doctor. If you can't run or installation fails, try downloading our Customized installer. After removal completes, perform these steps to unhide files and desktop icons

Other tools, known to remove Windows XP Recovery:

• iS3 STOPzilla
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

Other general tips of removing Windows XP Recovery spyware:

*If you can't download anti-spyware software: Click on the download link, when the save dialog opens change the file name (example: when downloading mbam-setup.exe rename it to iexplore.exe).
*If you have installed anti-spyware program but you can't run it: Click Run, type %ProgramFiles% and press Enter. Open folder of your anti-spyware program, search for executable file and rename it. (example: Open Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware folder, right-click on the main executable file (mbam.exe) then click rename. Rename the mbam.exe file to iexplore.exe, winlogon.exe firefox.exe ...
*If you can't access your anti-spyware software, try creating a new user account:
Click Start -> Settings -> Control panel.
Click User Accounts and create a new account.
Reboot your computer and login using a newly created user account.
*After this procedure you should be able to access your anti-spyware programs. Update and run a full system scan.

Some malicious software modifies browser settings and disables downloads of spyware and virus removing software. If you have problems downloading anti-spyware software with Internet Explorer, try downloading with Chrome, FireFox, Opera, etc.

If you can't access Internet:

Load your computer in safe mode. Click Start, click Shut down, click Restart, click OK. During your computer starting process press F8 key on your keyboard multiple times until you see Windows Advanced Option menu, then select Safe mode with networking from the list.

Start Task manager. Press ctrl+alt+del (or ctrl+shift+esc) and end task the processes of rogue program. ( if after this procedure you can't access any programs press ctrl+alt+del, click File, select New Task, and type explorer.exe then press OK.

Open Internet explorer, click Tools and select Internet Options. Select Connections, then click LAN settings, if a Use a proxy server for your LAN is checked, uncheck it and press OK.

After this procedure you should be able to access Internet. Now you can download anti-spyware software from our "Top spyware removers" section and run a full scan. Download, install and don't forget to update your selected anti-spyware program. Then run a full system scan.

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