How To Remove The Recovery Virus

How To Remove The Recovery Virus

The Windows XP 'Recovery' is a malware program that is widely infecting computers under the guise of system optimization software. Windows XP Recovery will install itself on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 computers providing false system information. It's purpose is to deceive computer users into purchasing a licensed full version version of the program. Once loaded on to the computer, this product will launch a system scan and warn of hard disk drive errors, junk files and folders, numerous registry errors, and several outdated drivers. All are false and do not exist on the system.
To further scare computer users into purchasing the full version of Windows XP Recovery, it will flood the computer with system task bar. All attempts to fix these errors will refer user to a payment web site where credit card account will be processed. The full version (paid version) will not repair the errors. This software was developed solely to steal money from innocent victims.

Windows XP Recovery Removal Procedures

Manual Removal:
Booting 'Safe Mode with Network Support' is the best option to start the removal process.

Press Ctrl+Alt+Del on keyboard to stop the process “Windows XP Recovery”.
When Windows Task Manager opens, go to the 'Processes' Tab and find and end the following process:
(example: 2354568.exe (typically some random characters).exe

2. Update your antivirus to the latest database signatures.
3. Thoroughly scan your computer and remove all threats.
4. All Windows XP Recovery registry entries deleted. See below for entries associated to the rogue program.
5. Exit registry editor.
6. Clean startup of Windows XP Recovery as follows:
Start > Run, type msconfig on the “Open” dialog box. 'Windows System Configuration Utility' will launch. navigate to the Startup tab, un-check the following Start-up item(s):
(example: 2354568.exe (typically some random characters).exe

7. Click Apply, reboot

Windows XP Recovery Removal Tools:
To completely remove the Windows XP Recovery, download and run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. In the event Windows Xp recovery blocks the installation of Malwarebytes Anti-Malwar (MBAM). You will need to download it on another computer, and rename the EXE extension to anything other than exe. Copy it to USB and run it on the infected computer.

Portable (USB) SuperAntiSpyware:
A thorough scan can be run from USB with SuperAntiSpyware Portable Scanner

Windows XP Recovery Registry Edits

Windows XP Recovery Malware Entries
%AllUsersProfile%\[random].exe
%AllUsersProfile%\[random].dll
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Recovery\Windows Recovery.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Recovery\Uninstall Windows Recovery.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Recovery\
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Windows Recovery.lnk
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.exe
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.dll
%Programs%\Windows XP Recovery\Windows XP Recovery.lnk
%Programs%\Windows XP Recovery
%Desktop%\Windows XP Recovery.lnk
%TempDir%\dfrgr
%TempDir%\dfrg
%TempDir%\[random characters].exe
%TempDir%\[random characters]
Windows XP Recovery Registry Entries:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “[random characters].exe”
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “[random characters]“

SONOS ADDS TWO FREE GLOBAL RADIO SERVICES

SONOS ADDS TWO FREE GLOBAL RADIO SERVICES TO THE HOME LISTENING EXPERIENCE

AUPEO! And Stitcher SmartRadio Now Playing on Sonos

SANTA BARBARA, CA – June 1, 2011 – Sonos, the leading developer of wireless music systems for the home, today took another step in streaming all the music, radio, news and podcasts on the planet by adding two innovative and global radio services to the Sonos experience - AUPEO! Personal Radio and Stitcher SmartRadio™. 

Beginning today, all Sonos customers around the world can tune in to these services for free by simply registering at www.AUPEO.com/Sonos or www.stitcher.com.  After registering, go to the Music Menu on any Sonos Controller, touch More Music and add the service to Sonos.  

“Our goal at Sonos is to continuously connect our customers with all the music and radio on the planet,” said John MacFarlane, CEO, Sonos, Inc. “Providing them with two free, innovative radio services like AUPEO! and Stitcher enhances their listening experience and increases their entertainment choices at home.”

AUPEO! Personal Radio

AUPEO! Personal Radio, now free with every Sonos system, is an Internet radio platform that lets you stream music for free and offers an excellent music discovery experience. Build your personal radio station starting with a music genre and influence it with “Love” and “Ban” buttons – you´ll only get music you really like!  Choose from 100+ expertly crafted Genre Stations, search for a specific artist on Artist Radio or tune your Personal Radio with the one-of-a-kind Mood Selector to match your mood.  Plus, AUPEO! is offering all Sonos customers a free 14-day trial of AUPEO! Premium, which features ad-free listening and  higher streaming audio quality. 

Stitcher SmartRadio

Stitcher SmartRadio, now free with every Sonos system, is a podcast and Internet radio service that streams all of your favorite podcasts and radio shows, on-demand with no need for downloading or syncing. Choose from more than 5,000 shows in news, comedy, sports, talk, and entertainment from brands as diverse as NPR, CNN, Fox, BBC World Service, TechCrunch headlines, Adam Carolla and more. You can even personalize your listening experience by “stitching” together your favorite shows to create your own customized playlist and also discover new shows based on your past listening preferences.

For more information about Sonos or to locate an authorized Sonos dealer in your area, please visit www.sonos.com or call 877.80.SONOS.

About Sonos, Inc.

Sonos® is the leading developer of wireless multi-room music systems for the home. The Sonos Multi-Room Music System is the first, wireless multi-room music system that lets you play all the music you want all over your house – and control it all from the palm of your hand.  Sonos liberates the music stored on a computer so it can be enjoyed all over the house.  In addition, by partnering with audio services like AUPEO, Deezer, iheartradio, Last.fm, MOG, Napster®, Pandora®, Rdio®, Rhapsody®, SiriusXM Internet Radio, Spotify, Stitcher SmartRadio™, TuneIn, Wolfgang’s Vault, and more, Sonos gives music lovers instant, computer-free access to millions of songs, thousands of radio stations, audiobooks, and more.  The award-winning Sonos Multi-Room Music System is available at more than 6200 retailers in over 65 countries worldwide; or direct from Sonos at www.sonos.com.  Sonos is a privately-held company, headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA with offices in Cambridge, MA, Hilversum, Netherlands, Shenzen, China, and Penang, Malaysia.

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