‘Failed to write all the components’ Fake Alert
'Failed to write all the components for the file \System32\0000390c. The file is corrupted or unreachable' Fake Alert is just one of many types of fake warning messages that are in use by rogue defraggers from the Data Recovery family. Data Recovery's subgroup is a selection of defragmenters that also includes System Recovery, Master Utilities, Windows 7 Restore, HDD Scan, HDD Tools, Memory Optimizer and Windows Tool. Even though a 'Failed to write all the components' Fake Alert pop-up looks very similar to a real warning message from Windows, 'Failed to write all the components' Fake Alert's content is fraudulent and will appear even if there are no corresponding 'failure to write' issues with your hard drive. Since 'Failed to write all the components' Fake Alert pop-ups are an indication that your PC has been infected by Data Recovery or a related form of fake defragger, you should consider 'Failed to write all the components' Fake Alert a warning flag to utilize a good anti-malware program to scan your computer for Data Recovery-style infections.
Why 'Failed to write all the components' Fake Alert May Have Friends Along for the Ride
A 'Failed to write all the components' Fake Alert is irritating enough all by itself, but this fake alert is rarely a problem that appears solo; other error messages are also likely to cause similar issues for your PC. Fake defragmenters such as Data Recovery use 'Failed to write all the components' Fake Alerts to trick you into spending money to remove these errors. However, since Data Recovery and its cousins have no error-fixing capabilities, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend that you remove Data Recovery, instead to fix the real source of 'Failed to write all the components' Fake Alert pop-ups.
The full text of a 'Failed to write all the components' Fake Alert window will typically resemble this sample:
Windows - Delayed Write Failed
'Failed to write all the components for the file \System32\0000390c. The file is corrupted or unreachable'
Cancel Try Again Continue
It should be noted that although 'Failed to write all the components' Fake Alert looks like a Windows error, it's not a real error from Windows and the three options that 'Failed to write all the components' Fake Alert presents don't actually do anything if you try to click them. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have, however, found that these types of error messages can be used by Data Recovery and similar types of scamware to launch fake scan simulations or to open a scamware-affiliated website.
A few samples of other error messages that may also coincide with 'Failed to write all the components' Fake Alert pop-ups include:
Bad sectors on hard drive or damaged file allocation table – Critical Error
28% of HDD space is unreadable – Critical Error
Critical Error
A critical error has occurred while indexing data stored on hard drive. System restart required.
A problem detected while reading boot operation system files
System Restore
The system has been restored after a critical error. Data integrity and hard drive integrity verification required.
Boot sector of the hard drive disk is damaged – Critical Error – Limited Edition
Windows – No Disk
Exception Processing Message 0×0000013
Read time of hard drive cluster less than 500 ms – Critical Error
Serious system error
The system will reboot in 30 seconds
Windows can not continue operating due to fatal system error.
Windows was forced to restart.
All unsaved data will be lost.
Confirmation
[Rogue defragmenter] detected an error on your hard drive when trying to access a file
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
Perform data recovery now?
Disk Error
Can not find file: C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
File may be deleted or corrupt.
It is strongly recommended to check the disk for errors.
Confirmation
Your hard drive contains a lot of critical errors!
All your data including installed programs, documents, email, etc. are at risk of irreversible corrupt.
The trial version does not have low-level access module needed to fix the errors found.
It is strongly recommended to activate the full version software with necessary modules. Activate full version now?
Getting Rid of a'Failed to write all the components' Fake Alert the Right Way
Wasting money on a Data Recovery activation key is both unnecessary and highly inadvisable and so the ideal solutions to a 'Failed to write all the components' Fake Alert problem is to use a good anti-malware program to remove 'Failed to write all the components' Fake Alerts, Data Recovery and any other guilty infections. Along the way, you should also beware of other symptoms of a Data Recovery that SpywareRemove.com malware experts have noted, such as:
- Program shortcuts that have been moved to your Temp folder.
- Files that fail to display in Windows Explorer.
- Browser hijacks, particularly hijacks that restrict your ability to access PC security sites.
- Problems accessing security-related applications.
You can work around all of the above problems by using Safe Mode or rebooting from an external source that circumvents the infected Windows Registry. After that, it's a simple matter of running a competent anti-malware program to delete 'Failed to write all the components' Fake Alert and Data Recovery.
Technical Details
File System Modifications
Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.
The following files were created in the system:%Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Local Settings\Temp\smtmp\
File name: %Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Local Settings\Temp\smtmp\%Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Local Settings\Temp\smtmp\1
File name: %Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Local Settings\Temp\smtmp\1%Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Local Settings\Temp\smtmp\2
File name: %Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Local Settings\Temp\smtmp\2%Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Local Settings\Temp\smtmp\3
File name: %Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Local Settings\Temp\smtmp\3%Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Local Settings\Temp\smtmp\4
File name: %Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Local Settings\Temp\smtmp\4%Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Local Settings\Application Data\[RANDOM CHARACTERS]
File name: %Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Local Settings\Application Data\[RANDOM CHARACTERS]%Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Local Settings\Application Data\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe
File name: %Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Local Settings\Application Data\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exeFile type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
%Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Local Settings\Application Data\~
File name: %Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Local Settings\Application Data\~%Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Start Menu\\Programs\Data Recovery\
File name: %Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Start Menu\\Programs\Data Recovery\%Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Start Menu\\Programs\Data Recovery\Data Recovery.lnk
File name: %Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Start Menu\\Programs\Data Recovery\Data Recovery.lnkFile type: Shortcut
Mime Type: unknown/lnk
%Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Start Menu\\Programs\Data Recovery\Uninstall Data Recovery.lnk
File name: %Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Start Menu\\Programs\Data Recovery\Uninstall Data Recovery.lnkFile type: Shortcut
Mime Type: unknown/lnk
%Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Desktop\Data Recovery.lnk
File name: %Documents and Settings%\[User Name]\Desktop\Data Recovery.lnkFile type: Shortcut
Mime Type: unknown/lnk
Registry Modifications
HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableTaskMgr" = '1'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "[RANDOM CHARACTERS]"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download "CheckExeSignatures" = 'no'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced "Hidden" = '0'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced "ShowSuperHidden" = '0'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ComDlg32\LastVisitedMRU "MRUList"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system "DisableTaskMgr" = '1'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Use FormSuggest" = 'Yes'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "CertificateRevocation" = '0'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings 'WarnonBadCertRecving' = '0'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop "NoChangingWallPaper" = '1'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations "LowRiskFileTypes" = '/{hq:/s`s:/ogn:/uyu:/dyd:/c`u:/bnl:/ble:/sdf:/lrh:/iul:/iulm:/fhg:/clq:/kqf:/`wh:/lqf:/lqdf:/lnw:/lq2:/l2t:/v`w:/rbs:'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments "SaveZoneInformation" = '1'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer "NoDesktop" = '1'
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