{"id":4020,"date":"2024-03-28T13:51:16","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T13:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/?p=4020"},"modified":"2024-04-26T14:30:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T14:30:21","slug":"recover-virus-infected-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catdatarecovery.com\/data-recovery\/recover-virus-infected-files","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover Virus-Infected Files?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Our devices are always at risk of a virus infection. If a virus has been introduced to your device, then you may stand to lose access to data, have your personal information stolen, have your operating system corrupted, or worse. If you find yourself in such a situation it is critical that you first equip yourself with all relevant knowledge before you take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While all Viruses are malicious, they are also classified into different types based on their size, nature, architecture, and nucleic acid type. and they are as follows –<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The chances of recovery of your data will vary on the type of virus and its effectiveness. In some cases, it cannot be saved, while it is possible in others. The best chance you have to recover data after a virus attack is by using data recovery software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first rule of dealing with a virus attack is to let your Antivirus give it a go. If you do not have one try and get one. If a virus corrupts your system it may be unable to locate your file. Removing your virus is a top priority at this point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are unable to get rid of the virus or you are unable to access your computer you need to isolate your drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are unable to access your system HDD or SSD or are just unable to get rid of the virus, disconnect the drive immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, We must prioritize securing your data and you will need the following-<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your corrupted drive- (after disconnecting it from your system)
A healthy computer- should have the ports to connect two storage drives simultaneously.
A healthy storage drive – This should equal or have a greater storage capacity than the corrupted one. (you will use this storage drive to save all the recovered files<\/p>\n\n\n\n