Remove File-Locker ransomware

Is file-encrypting malicious software really that damaging

File-Locker ransomware may be the ransomware to blame for your file encryption. The favored distribution way by ransomware is spam emails and bogus downloads. File-encrypting malicious software is one of the most dangerous damaging programs you could get as it encodes data, and asks for money in exchange for decrypting them. Damaging program analysts could be able to develop a free decryption key or if you have backup copes of your files, you might recover your files from there. Other than that, data recovery may be impossible. Some may believe paying the ransom is a decent option, but we ought to notify you that it does not ensure file decryption. There are of cases when ransomware creators just take the money and leave the files as they are, locked. Since payment isn’t a trustworthy file recovery way, you need to simply eliminate File-Locker ransomware.

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How does ransomware act

Ransomware doesn’t need complex spread ways, and contamination commonly occurs through spam email. All malicious software authors need to do is attach an infected file to an email and send it to innocent users. The file-encrypting malicious software will be able to download onto the device as soon as the email attachment is opened. This is why users are warned not to open all email attachments that reach their inbox. You can normally differentiate a malicious email from a safe one without difficulty, you just need to learn the signs. No matter how real the email may seem, be careful of senders who press you to open the attachment. We recommend you always ensure the security of the attachments before you open them if you wish to bypass malevolent programs. By downloading from unsecure sources, you could also be opening your OS for file-encrypting malware. Avoid doubtful web pages and rely only on trustworthy ones, in order to bypass a ransomware contamination.

The ransomware will encrypt your files as soon as it gets into your computer. Your images, documents and other files will become unreadable. The ransomware will leave a ransom note, which will explain what is going on. If you have heard of ransomware before, you will know that the hackers will ask for money to decode your data. The biggest concern with crooks is that you have no way of forecasting how they will act. This is why we don’t encourage paying. Take into consideration that even if you pay, you may not get the decoding software. Crooks can just take your money and not give you anything in exchange. If backup is something you have, you might just uninstall File-Locker ransomware and then restore the data. If you do not have backup, it would be smarter to buy dependable backup after you remove File-Locker ransomware.

File-Locker ransomware elimination

You will need to obtain anti-malware software if you want to fully abolish File-Locker ransomware. Manual File-Locker ransomware termination is pretty complex so if you’re inexperienced, you may end up endangering your system further. Sadly, even if you uninstall File-Locker ransomware, the security tool will not be able to recover your data

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Learn how to remove File-Locker ransomware from your computer

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

Step 1. Remove File-Locker ransomware using Safe Mode with Networking.

• a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking.
• b) Step 2. Remove File-Locker 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 File-Locker 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 File-Locker 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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