Remove .KOVASOH extension virus

About this malware

.KOVASOH extension virus will effect your device in a very negative way as it will encrypt your files. Ransomware is categorized as a high-level infection, which could cause very serious consequences. Certain files will be locked immediately after the ransomware launches. Ransomware targets particular files, and those are files that have the most worth to victims. A decryption key will be needed to recover files but unfortunately, the crooks who locked your files have it. There is some good news as the ransomware is every now and then cracked by malware specialists, and they might release a free decryptor. Seeing as there aren’t many choices available for you, this may be the best one you have.

On your desktop or in folders with encrypted files, a ransom note will be placed. Seeing as ransomware makers want to make as much money as possible, you’ll be asked to pay for a decryption tool if you want to be able to open your files ever again. While we cannot force you to do anything as it is your files we are talking about but paying for a decryption application is not something we recommend. It wouldn’t shocked us if the crooks do not actually help you but simply take your money. They might promise you a decryptor but what guarantee is there that they keep that promise. You also have to purchase some kind of backup, so that you do not end up in this situation again. You just need to eliminate .KOVASOH extension virus if you do have backup.

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If you recall opening a strange email attachment or downloading some type of update, that is how it might have gotten into your machine. Such methods are favored by hackers as advanced knowledge is not needed.

Ransomware spread methods

We believe that you installed a bogus update or opened a spam email attachment, and that’s how the ransomware managed to get in. If spam email was how the ransomware got in, you’ll need to learn how to identify dangerous spam email. If you get an email from an unexpected sender, carefully check the contents before you open the attached file. You should also know that crooks usually pretend to be from known companies so as to make people feel safe. It is pretty usual for the sender to pretend to be from Amazon or eBay, with the email saying that questionable behavior was noticed on your account. However, these types of emails are not difficult to investigate. Check the sender’s email address, and whether it appears legitimate or not check that it really belongs to the company they say to represent. You’re also suggested to scan the attached file with a malware scanner to ensure that it won’t cause damage to your computer.

It’s also not impossible that bogus software updates were used for ransomware to get into. Often, you’ll encounter such bogus program updates on suspicious websites. Those bogus update offers might also appear in adverts and banners. We highly doubt anyone familiar with how updates are offered will ever fall for this trick, however. You ought to never download anything from ads, because you’re you are jeopardizing your system for no reason. When a program of yours needs an update, you’ll either be alerted about it via the application, or it’ll automatically update.

How does ransomware behave

If you are wondering what happened to your files, they were encrypted. File encryption might not be noticeable necessarily, and would have began quickly after you opened the contaminated file. You will know which files have been locked as they will have a file extension attached to them. Attempting to open those files will not get you anywhere as a powerful encryption algorithm was used to encrypt them. You can then see a ransom note, and it’ll explain what to do about restoring files. Ransom notes generally appear very similar to one another, threaten with forever lost files and tell you how to recover them by paying the ransom. Paying the ransom isn’t the recommended option, even if it might be the only way to recover files. You that you would be trusting the people who locked your files in the first place to recover them. If you pay this time, crooks could think you would pay again, therefore you may be targeted specifically next time.

Instead of giving into the demands, try to remember whether your files are being kept somewhere but you have just forgotten. Or you can backup files that have been locked and hope this is one of those cases when malicious software researchers develop free decryption utilities. Whatever it is you’ve decided to do, uninstall .KOVASOH extension virus promptly.

We believe this experience will be a lesson, and you will begin frequently backing up your files. You might be put in a situation where you risk losing your files again otherwise. Backup prices differ based on in which backup option you choose, but the investment is definitely worth it if you have files you want to guard.

Ways to delete .KOVASOH extension virus

Attempting manual removal is not a good idea. Allow malware removal program to take care of everything because otherwise, you could cause additional harm. Sometimes, people have to load their devices in Safe Mode so as for anti-malware program to work. You ought to be able to successfully delete .KOVASOH extension virus when you launch anti-malware program in Safe Mode. However unfortunate it might be, malware removal program cannot help you restore files as that isn’t its goal.

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Learn how to remove .KOVASOH extension virus from your computer

• Step 1. Remove .KOVASOH extension virus using Safe Mode with Networking.
• Step 2. Remove .KOVASOH extension virus using System Restore
• Step 3. Recover your data

Step 1. Remove .KOVASOH extension virus using Safe Mode with Networking.

• a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking.
• b) Step 2. Remove .KOVASOH extension virus.

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 .KOVASOH extension virus.

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 .KOVASOH extension virus 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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