Manual steps to remove ransomware. How to prevent ransomware.

Manual steps to remove ransomware.
How to prevent ransomware.

For now, removing ransomware manually will only be able for IT specialists. If you don’t know one don’t worry. We have a solution for you. Over here we will use Malwarebytes to remove the virus. The Malwarebytes anti-malware is a collection of programs that can be used to scan for malware and clean infected computers. You can also use full anti-malware program in this case which is the better option because it also offers protection.

How to remove “ransomware“

NOTE: In this option the virus will be removed but the files will remain locked! You have to decrypt your files.

1. Download Malwarebytes anti-malware.
2. After program has been downloaded, double-click to open it. User will have to install the program. Clik on Malwarebytes.exe to start the process.

User Account Control dialog may appear, asking you to allow the following program to make changes to this computer. Click “Yes” or “Run” to proceed with the installation. User can also choose variety of languages. Click Ok and the installation will begin with a welcome massage for malwarebytes.



Click Next to continue to the next step. User will also have to accept malwarebytes license agreement by clicking on “I accept the agreement” and click Next.



Malwarebytes will ask user to read important information provided before continuing. Once done click on Next to go to the next step. User can choose where to install the program. By default – C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes\Anti-Malware.




ATTENTION!!!


Since malware virus creates variety of malicious modified registry entries and different files, we strongly advise you to use anti-malware tool. Removing the virus manually requires high computer skills and knowledge.


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The process will continue to a stat menu folder name, which by default is Malwarebytes. Click Next to the next window, which will have the option to create a shortcut by tick or untick the “Create a desktop shortcut” square box. Click next to continue the installation window and then click install.



The installation process may take awhile, depending on a computer system performance. Once the installation is done, click Finish.

3. Update the software before scanning. Once program has been updated go to scan. You can choose from a free trial version or activate license. It is recommended to buy full version as the trial will not protect computer system.



4. The scan process will begin. The scan process may take awhile, depending on a computer system performance.



5. Once the scan is complete you can choose between delete or quarantine the viruses. The quarantine option is recommended and since the malware is active a reboot will be required to finish process.

Decrypt ransomware files.

Good news is that we can now use decryption programs. A lot of security companies like Kasperky lab, bitdefender and more has developed a program that is fully capable of decryption key for ransomware malware. You can find this programs anywhere on the internet but it is strongly suggested to download this programs from official websites. NOTE: It may take a long time for your files to be decrypted depending on your PC performance.