Tag Archives: Smart HDD

Q. What is Smart HDD and why does it say I have errors?

Do not proceed with anything!  Quit or Force Quit your browser, or it it isn’t possible to quit, shut your machine off.  Smart HDD is a scam – it is malware that mimics a legitimate repair or testing program – … Continue reading

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Q. I got a “Windows Recovery” virus – I removed it but now all my data folders are empty.

It sounds like you may not have completely removed the virus,  it doesn’t delete the files, but it hides your data folders and shows you fake empty folders. Follow these instructions to remove and repair Windows Recovery, SmartHDD, HDD Recovery, … Continue reading

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