How to remove Promok Ransomware

What is file-encoding malware

Promok Ransomware is ransomware, a file-encrypting kind of malevolent software. Ransomware commonly uses spam emails and fake dangerous to invade, and this one possibly used the same methods. Ransomware will encrypt your files as soon as it invades your operating system and demand money, which is why we believe it to be one of the most damaging threats out there. If ransomware researchers are able to crack the file-encoding malware, they may develop a free decoding utility, or if you have backup, file loss would not be a problem. Other than that, file recovery could be impossible. Paying for the presented decoder will not necessarily lead to file decoding so keep that in mind if you choose to pay. There are of cases when file-encoding malicious software developers just take the money and leave the files as they are, encoded. Since paying is not a trustworthy file recovery choice, you should simply eliminate Promok Ransomware.

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How does the ransomware affect the OS

The most likely way you obtained the file-encoding malware was via spam email. All malicious software makers have to do is attach an infected file to an email and send it to unsuspecting users. The file-encoding malicious software will download onto the OS the moment the email attachment is opened. If you open all emails and attachments you get, you might be putting your computer at risk. Learn how to differentiate between non-dangerous and malicious emails, look for grammar mistakes and Dear Customer, used instead of your name. You being pushed by the sender to open the attachment should raise alarm bells. We recommend you always make sure the attachments are non-malicious before you open them if you want to dodge malicious software. You also need to stop using non-legitimate portals for your downloads. If you want safe, ransomware-free software, download everything from legitimate pages.

Data encoding will start the minute the ransomware infects your computer. The file-encrypting malicious software will target your most crucial files, such as images, videos and documents, so that you are more prone to pay. After encoding, a ransom note ought to appear, if it doesn’t open on its own, it should be found in folders holding the encoded data. The note will demand that payments is required in order to get your files back. Victims, however, appear to forget that they are doing business with cyber crooks, whose actions might be erratic. So by giving into the demands, you’re risking losing your money. Take into consideration that even after payment, you could not get the decoding software. You could lose your money and not get back your data. If backing up files was something you did routinely, you can just eliminate Promok Ransomware and then restore the data. Whether you have backup or not, we recommend you erase Promok Ransomware.

Promok Ransomware termination

Professional malware removal software  is required in order to terminate Promok Ransomware. If you are an inexperienced user, by hand Promok Ransomware uninstallation can be too harm for you. Professional malware removal software is designed to terminate Promok Ransomware and similar threats, so do not expect it to recover your files

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Learn how to remove Promok Ransomware from your computer

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

Step 1. Remove Promok Ransomware using Safe Mode with Networking.

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