This malware locks your entire computer and demands payment to release your files, worsening your initial data loss problem.

Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery is compatible with a broad range of Windows operating systems, from Windows XP up to the latest Windows 11. The hardware requirements are modest, typically a 1 GHz processor, a minimum of 2 GB of RAM, and at least 500 MB of free disk space for installation.

: If the recovery hangs at 99%, you can't call support for help. Genuine software receives regular patches to support new Windows updates and file systems.

Always download and install data recovery tools on a separate drive or a different computer. If you are recovering data from drive C, install the software on drive D or an external USB flash drive.