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April 22nd, 2011, 04:57 AM
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Windows Recovery Virus
I just got hit with this Windows Recovery virus. It appeared as a fake Windows Recovery Program, telling my my hard drive had failed and could not be fixed. It removed all the icons from my desk top and other things as well.
Windows Recovery got in (BTW) because I had turned my Kaspersky antivirus off and forgot to turn it on when I went online (dumb i know)
I completed a System Restore (to the previous day) and that seemed to fix everything. I completed a full scan with Kaspersky Anti Virus (2011 Version 11.0.1.400) and everything seems to be OK.
I am now wondering; is the Windows Recovery Virus still in my system somewhere or has the System Restore wiped it out. If it is still lurking or inactive, how do I get rid of it..
I am running Windows XP, media center edition, on an HP PC
Thanks in advance
halder
Last edited by Halder; April 22nd, 2011 at 04:59 AM.
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