Remove PLANETARY ransomware

Is ransomware really that damaging

PLANETARY ransomware is a piece of malicious software that will encode  your files, it is also known as file-encrypting malware. Ransomware for the most part uses spam emails and fake bogus to enter, and it’s very likely that this one uses those very methods. File-encrypting malware is thought to be a very damaging malware because it encrypts data, and requests that you pay to get them back. If if you routinely backup your data, or if malware researchers release a free decryptor, file-recovery should not be difficult. Other than that, it could be impossible to recover your files. Paying the ransom may appear to be the solution to certain victims, but we must warn you that it might not lead to data recovery. It’s probable that the crooks will just take your money without unlocking your data. Since paying may not be the most good way, you need to simply delete PLANETARY ransomware.

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What does file-encrypting malicious software do

Ransomware doesn’t need complex spread ways, and infection generally happens through spam email. Attaching a contaminated file to an email and sending it to many users is all that has to be done by malware creators so as to infect. As soon as the email attachment is opened, the ransomware downloads onto the PC. This is why opening every single email attachment you get is pretty risky. Familiarize yourself with how to spot non-dangerous and contaminated emails, look for grammatical mistakes and Dear Sir or Mada, used instead of your name. Be especially wary of senders pressing you into opening the attachment. Just be vigilant of email attachments and make sure they are non-dangerous before you open them. You also need to stop using not reliable sources for your downloads. Only trust credible websites with safe, file-encrypting malware-free software.

As would the majority of ransomware do, this one will encode your data as soon as it invades your computer. The major things targeted will be images, documents and videos. After the encoding process is finished, a ransom note should become visible, if it doesn’t launch on its own, it ought to be placed in folders containing the encrypted files. Hackers will threaten you that the only method to restore files is by paying. The biggest problem with hackers is that you have no way of forecasting their actions. Thus, giving them money would not be the best idea. Keep in mind that even after payment, the decryption utility could not be necessarily sent to you. Hackers can just take your money and not provide anything in return. Backup might have saved you a lot of issues, if you had it prior to encryption, you could just uninstall PLANETARY ransomware and use backup for data recovery. If you don’t have backup, it would be wiser to buy credible backup after you eliminate PLANETARY ransomware.

How to eliminate PLANETARY ransomware

If you wish to ensure you safely and entirely uninstall PLANETARY ransomware, anti-malware software will be necessary. If you are an inexperienced user, manual PLANETARY ransomware uninstallation may be too complicated for you. Anti-malware software is made to remove PLANETARY ransomware and similar threats, it will not recover your data

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Learn how to remove PLANETARY ransomware from your computer

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

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

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