Remove Rapid 2.0 ransomware

Is file-encoding malicious software really that damaging

Rapid 2.0 ransomware is file-encrypting ransomware. Malicious downloads and spam emails are widely used to distribute the file-encoding malware. Ransomware will lock your files immediately upon infection and ask for money, which is why we consider it to be a highly dangerous infection. If back up is something you regularly do, or if malicious program analysts make a free decryptor, file-recovery would not be complex. Other than that, data recovery might not be possible. You might feel paying the ransom is a good option, but we must warn you that it may not lead to file decryption. It’s probable that the cyber crooks will just take your money without unlocking your data. Since payment might not be the most trustworthy way, you need to just delete Rapid 2.0 ransomware.

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How does the ransomware affect the computer

If you recently opened an email attachment that is where you could have acquired the infection. All malicious program creators have to do is attach a contaminated file to an email and send it to innocent users. When a user opens the the file attached to the email, the file-encoding malicious software downloads onto the PC. If you are someone who opens all emails and attachments you get, you might be putting your device in jeopardy. You must become familiar with the signs of an infected email, otherwise you will have to deal with a malicious one sooner or later. No matter how real the email can seem, be cautious of senders who press you to open the attachment. Just be careful when dealing with email attachments and before you open them, ensure they are non-dangerous. We need also caution you to stop downloading applications from non-legitimate pages. Only trust legitimate web pages with secure downloads.

The encryption process will be finished before you even grasp what has occurred. The main targets of the contamination will be images, documents and videos. The ransom note, which should become visible after encoding, will explain what has occurred and how the hackers think you should proceed. Hackers will warn you that the only method to recover data is by paying. Crooks’ actions is erratic therefore dealing with them is very troublesome. So by giving into the demands, you’re risking losing your money. There are no promises that by paying you will receive the decryption utility. There is some likelihood that by paying you will end up losing your money and not getting back your data. If backup is something you have, you can just terminate Rapid 2.0 ransomware and proceed to recover the files. Whether you have backup or not, we advise you terminate Rapid 2.0 ransomware.

How to remove Rapid 2.0 ransomware

You’re recommended to get anti-malware software and have it uninstall Rapid 2.0 ransomware for you. If you are an inexperienced user, by hand Rapid 2.0 ransomware removal may be too difficult for you. Anti-malware software is developed to remove Rapid 2.0 ransomware and similar infections, it will not recover your files

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Learn how to remove Rapid 2.0 ransomware from your computer

• Step 1. Remove Rapid 2.0 ransomware using Safe Mode with Networking.
• Step 2. Remove Rapid 2.0 ransomware using System Restore
• Step 3. Recover your data

Step 1. Remove Rapid 2.0 ransomware using Safe Mode with Networking.

• a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking.
• b) Step 2. Remove Rapid 2.0 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 Rapid 2.0 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 Rapid 2.0 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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