Remove [help.crypt@aol.com].LX ransomware

Is file-encoding malware really that damaging

[help.crypt@aol.com].LX ransomware can be the ransomware responsible for your file encryption. The favored spread method by ransomware is spam emails and malicious downloads. File-encrypting malicious software will encrypt your files as soon as it enters your computer and ask for money, which is why it’s believed to be a highly damaging threat. Malicious software specialists could be able to make a free decoding key or if you have backup, you can recover your files from there. But otherwise, there is a high possibility you will lose your files. Some could think paying the ransom is the solution, but we must warn you that it may not lead to data recovery. There are of cases when file-encrypting malware makers just take the money and leave the files as they are, encrypted. Since payment could not be the most dependable way, you need to simply delete [help.crypt@aol.com].LX ransomware.

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How does file-encrypting malicious software act

Ransomware employs a very simple way to distribute its malevolence and that commonly is spam email. Malware creators add infected files to an email and send it to to hundreds or even thousands of users. As soon as you open the email attachment, the ransomware downloads onto the computer. This is why users are urged not to open all email attachments that reach their inbox. You must learn the signs of an infected email, otherwise you will end up with a malicious one eventually. Be particularly vigilant if the sender is rather persistent that you open the file attached. If you identify every email attachment you get as likely malevolent program, it may take time to By seeing every attachment you get as probably harmful you would need time to check all of them before opening, but at least you would dodge severe threats. Another method to authorize the file-encrypting malware to contaminate is by downloading from non-legitimate portals, which could be easily compromised. Only trust official portals with secure, file-encoding malware-free software.

The ransomware will use complex encoding algorithms for data encoding so that you can no longer open them. The main targets of the infection will be images, documents and videos. The ransomware will leave a ransom note, and it will explain what has happened. If you have heard of ransomware before, you will realize that the hackers will ask for payment to decode your data. Crooks’ behavior is unpredictable thus dealing with them is somewhat annoying. Thus, paying wouldn’t be the best idea. There aren’t any guarantees that by paying you will receive the decoding program. There is nothing forcing the crooks to send you a decoding application, so they may simply take your money. Had you had backup, you can just remove [help.crypt@aol.com].LX ransomware and proceed to restore the files. Whether you have backup or not, we recommend you uninstall [help.crypt@aol.com].LX ransomware.

How to abolish [help.crypt@aol.com].LX ransomware

You are alerted that the only safe method to terminate [help.crypt@aol.com].LX ransomware is by using anti-malware software. If you are an inexperienced user, manual [help.crypt@aol.com].LX ransomware elimination might be too difficult for you. We should mention, however, that the security program won’t decode your data, it will only terminate [help.crypt@aol.com].LX ransomware

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Learn how to remove [help.crypt@aol.com].LX ransomware from your computer

• Step 1. Remove [help.crypt@aol.com].LX ransomware using Safe Mode with Networking.
• Step 2. Remove [help.crypt@aol.com].LX ransomware using System Restore
• Step 3. Recover your data

Step 1. Remove [help.crypt@aol.com].LX ransomware using Safe Mode with Networking.

• a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking.
• b) Step 2. Remove [help.crypt@aol.com].LX 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 [help.crypt@aol.com].LX 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 [help.crypt@aol.com].LX 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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