How To Remove Data Recovery Virus – Removal

Data Recovery is a fake computer hard drive repair program. The Data Recovery Virus will hide all of your files so you think that they are gone. This virus will also remove shortcuts, turn your desktop black, get rid of everything from the start menu and constantly shows errors. You need to remove the Data Recovery Virus from your computer as soon as possible. Removal instructions are at the bottom of the article.

Data Recovery gets into your computer when you run an infectious executable file that you downloaded from the internet. The infectious file can be disguised as a software update or can be instantly downloaded to your computer if you visit a malicious website that contains malware. After the file is on your computer and it is run, Data Recovery will be instantly installed on your computer.


The main goal of the creators of the Data Recovery Virus is manipulate you into purchasing the fake program. Having you go to the activation window and purchase this fake hard drive repair program is the main motive for the creation of Data Recovery.


Social engineering is the main tactic that the creators of the Data Recovery virus use in order to manipulate you into purchasing the program. The tactics include fake hard drive errors, fake computer alerts and offers by Data Recovery to fix the issues. Data Recovery will not fix anything if you purchase it. It is a financial fraud.

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Data Recovery will not fix anything if you purchase it. It is a financial fraud.

If your computer is infected with the Data Recovery virus please do not panic. It is definitely possible to remove this virus. Patience is required in order to remove Data Recovery if you follow the specific instructions and steps that are outlined at the end of the article. If you follow the instructions we have provided, you will get rid of Data Recovery.

Some of the numerous errors and warnings that are displayed by Data Recovery Virus:

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.

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
Data Recovery Diagnostics will scan the system to identify performance problems.

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


Please remember that your computer hard drive is not failing. You files are not permanently deleted, they are only hidden by the Data Recovery virus. You can get your files to reappear and at the same time restore your computer back to normalcy. Please do not purchase Data Recovery in an attempt to fix your computer, it is a complete hoax and has no intentions on fixing anything.


The combination of our custom made program nuke-M with our removal program PC Tools, will disable and completely remove Data Recovery. We have tested nuke-M and PC Tools against the Data Recovery Virus using multiple Windows Operating Systems to confirm that our procedure works. The instructions below are the fastest and easiest way to remove the Data Recovery Virus.

Begin Virus Removal by Following the Instructions Below
Target Virus: Data Recovery Virus

The removal process we are illustrating below has been proven to be the most effective way to remove the Data Recovery Virus.

You must be on the infected computer when performing these steps.




1 On your keyboard, click and hold the Windows key, then press the R key. See keyboard diagram below.

2 After you have clicked the Window key and R key, the Run Box will appear. Type the following into the run box and click OK:

iexplore http://www.spywarehelpcenter.com/nuke

After you click OK, your computer will connect to our website and download nuke-M.




3 When you see the nuke-M download box, click “Run”. The picture of the download box is below.

4 After you have clicked “Run”, nuke-M will quickly disable the virus allowing you to install antivirus software. If your computer asks if you are sure you want to run nuke-M, click OK.




5 Now that the virus is not running it is time to begin removal. On your keyboard, click and hold the Windows key, then press the R key. See keyboard diagram below.

6 After you have pressed the Windows and R key, the Windows Run Box will open. Type exactly the following into the run box and click OK:

iexplore http://www.spywarehelpcenter.com/remove

After clicking OK, your computer will connect to our website and download our recommended virus removal program called Spyware Doctor by PC Tools.




7 When you see the PC Tools download box, click the Run button. The picture of the download box is below. After you click the “Run” button, PC Tools will launch. If your computer asks if you are sure you want to run PC Tools, click OK.

8 When PC Tools is launched, complete the installation and perform the virus scan. Once the virus scan is complete, PC Tools will have found Data Recovery. Remove the Data Recovery Virus by registering PC Tools. You must register PC Tools to remove Data Recovery.




9 Complete the registration process. After you have registered PC Tools the Data Recovery Virus should be completely gone.

HD Video on how to remove Data Recovery

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