How to remove Dont_Worry ransomware

Is this a serious infection

Dont_Worry ransomware will encrypt your files, because it’s ransomware. It is a very severe threat, and it might lead to serious issues, like permanent data loss. Due to this, and the fact that getting infected is quite easy, data encrypting malware is considered to be very dangerous. If you have it, you probably opened a spam email attachment, pressed on an infected advert or fell for a fake download. Once it completes the encryption process, victims are asked to pay a ransom, and if they comply, supposedly, crooks will help them recover files. You’ll possibly be requested to pay a minimum of a couple hundred dollars, it depends on what ransomware you have, and how valuable your files are. Even if a minor amount is asked of you, we do not recommend paying. Considering cyber crooks aren’t obligated to recover your data, it is probable they’ll just take your money. If you were left with still encrypted files after paying, you would definitely not be the first one. We advise buy backup, instead. You will encounter different backup options but we are sure you can find one that’s right for you. Erase Dont_Worry ransomware and then proceed to file restoration if you had backup prior to contaminating your machine. These types of contaminations will not go away in the near future, so you need to be ready. To safeguard a machine, one must always be on the lookout for possible malware, becoming informed about how to avoid them.

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How does data encrypting malware spread

Even though there are special cases, most ransomware like to use basic spread methods, such as spam email, infected adverts and downloads. Methods that require more ability could be used too, however.

Since file encrypting malware may be obtained through email attachments, try and remember if you have recently obtained a weird file from an email. All criminals distributing the file encoding malware have to do is attach an infected file to an email, send it to potential victims, and once the file is opened, the device is infected. Criminals could make those emails very convincing, normally using sensitive topics like money and taxes, which is why we aren’t shocked that those attachments are opened. When you’re dealing with emails from senders you don’t recognize, be vary of specific signs that it may be malicious, such as mistakes in grammar, strong encouragement to open the attachment. A company whose email you need to definitely open would use your name instead of the common greeting. Don’t be shocked to see names such as Amazon or PayPal used, as that would make people trust the email much more. You might have also gotten the infection via some other ways, like malicious advertisements or bogus downloads. If you are someone who interacts with ads while visiting weird sites, it is not really surprising that you got your computer contaminated. It is probable you obtained the ransomware accidentally when it was concealed as some kind of software/file on an unreliable download platform, which is why you need to stick to valid ones. One thing to keep in mind is to never download anything, whether software or an update, from pop-up or any other kinds of adverts. If an application had to update itself, it would do it itself or alert you, but never via browser.

What does it do?

Because ransomware is able to permanently lock you out of your data, it’s considered to be one of the most dangerous malware out there. It may take mere minutes for it to find the files it wants and encrypt them. Weird file extensions will be added to all affected files, and they’ll commonly indicate the name of ransomware. Strong encryption algorithms will be used to lock your files, which could make decoding files for free very hard or even impossible. You should then see a ransom note, which should explain the situation. The note will demand that you buy a decryption utility to recover files, but paying is not the best choice for a couple of reasons. Complying with the requests doesn’t guarantee file decryption because cyber crooks might just take your money, leaving your files locked. The ransom money would also likely go towards financing future ransomware or other malicious software projects. Reportedly, ransomware made an estimated $1 billion in 2016, and such a successful business will just attract more and more people. We suggest you consider investing into backup with that money instead. In case of a similar situation again, you could just ignore it and not worry about losing your data. Uninstall Dont_Worry ransomware if it’s still present, instead of giving into requests. These types threats can be avoided, if you know how they spread, so try to familiarize with its distribution methods, at least the basics.

Dont_Worry ransomware removal

To check if the threat is still present and to get rid of it, if it is, you’ll have to acquire malicious program removal software. Because you have to know exactly what you’re doing, we do not advise proceeding to delete Dont_Worry ransomware manually. A better option would be using credible malware removal software. The program would locate and terminate Dont_Worry ransomware. If you scroll down, you will see instructions to assist you, in case you are not sure how to proceed. Unfortunately, the malware removal program is not able to decrypt your files, it will only erase the threat. Although in some cases, a free decryptor might be released by malware researchers, if the ransomware can be decrypted.

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Learn how to remove Dont_Worry ransomware from your computer

• Step 1. Remove Dont_Worry ransomware using Safe Mode with Networking.
• Step 2. Remove Dont_Worry ransomware using System Restore
• Step 3. Recover your data

Step 1. Remove Dont_Worry ransomware using Safe Mode with Networking.

• a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking.
• b) Step 2. Remove Dont_Worry ransomware.

a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking.

For Windows 7/Vista/XP

1. Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options appears.
3. Choose Safe Mode with Networking

For Windows 8/10 users

1. Press the power button that appears at the Windows login screen. Press and hold Shift. Click Restart.
2. Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart.
3. Choose Enable Safe Mode with Networking.

b) Step 2. Remove Dont_Worry ransomware.

You will now need to open your browser and download some kind of anti-malware software. Choose a trustworthy one, install it and have it scan your computer for malicious threats. When the ransomware is found, remove it. If, for some reason, you can't access Safe Mode with Networking, go with another option.

Step 2. Remove Dont_Worry ransomware using System Restore

• a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
• b) Step 2. Restore files and settings.

a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

For Windows 7/Vista/XP

1. Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options appears.
3. Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

For Windows 8/10 users

1. Press the power button that appears at the Windows login screen. Press and hold Shift. Click Restart.
2. Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart.
3. Choose Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

b) Step 2. Restore files and settings.

1. You will need to type in cd restore in the window that appears. Press Enter.
2. Type in rstrui.exe and again, press Enter.
3. A window will pop-up and you should press Next. Choose a restore point and press Next again.
4. Press Yes.

While this should have taken care of the ransomware, you might want to download anti-malware just to be sure no other threats are lurking.  

Step 3. Recover your data

• a) Using Data Recovery Pro to recover encrypted files.
• b) Restore files through Windows Previous Versions
• c) Using Shadow Explorer to recover files

While backup is essential, there is still quite a few users who do not have it. If you are one of them, you can try the below provided methods and you just might be able to recover files.

a) Using Data Recovery Pro to recover encrypted files.

1. Download Data Recovery Pro, preferably from a trustworthy website.
2. Scan your device for recoverable files.
3. Recover them.

b) Restore files through Windows Previous Versions

If you had System Restore enabled, you can recover files through Windows Previous Versions.

1. Find a file you want to recover.
2. Right-click on it.
3. Select Properties and then Previous versions.
4. Pick the version of the file you want to recover and press Restore.

c) Using Shadow Explorer to recover files

If you are lucky, the ransomware did not delete your shadow copies. They are made by your system automatically for when system crashes.

1. Go to the official website (shadowexplorer.com) and acquire the Shadow Explorer application.
2. Set up and open it.
3. Press on the drop down menu and pick the disk you want.
4. If folders are recoverable, they will appear there. Press on the folder and then Export.

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