Remove RaRuCrypt ransomware

Is file-encoding malicious software really that damaging

RaRuCrypt ransomware is file-encrypting ransomware. Generally, ransomware uses spam emails and fake downloads to invade users, and one of the two most likely brought about the infection on your operating system. File-encoding malicious software will encode your files immediately upon infection and demand money, which is why it’s considered to be one of the most harmful threats out there. If back up is something you routinely do, or if malevolent program analysts release a free decryptor, file-recovery would not be complicated. You should know, however, that if those two options are unavailable, you can lose your files. Some could feel paying the ransom is the solution, but we ought to warn you that it doesn’t ensure file decryption. It is possible that the hackers will just take your money and decide to not aid you. It is your choice if you want to pay but we recommend you abolish RaRuCrypt ransomware instead.

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What does file-encrypting malware do

The most likely way you got the ransomware was via spam email. Malevolent software makers add contaminated files to an email and send it to to hundreds or even thousands of users. As soon as the file attached is opened, the ransomware will download onto the system. This is why opening every single email attachment you get is pretty dangerous. You must learn the signs of a malicious email, otherwise you will have to deal with a dangerous one sooner or later. A huge red flag is the sender pressuring you to open the file attached to the email. In general, be vary as any email attachment you get could be malware. We need also warn you to stop using unsecure web pages for your downloads. Bypass questionable pages and trust only credible ones, in order to avoid a ransomware threat.

What the file-encrypting malware will do is, it will use difficult encoding algorithms to encode your data so that you can no longer access them. Your images, documents and other files will no longer be openable. A ransom note will then be placed, and it should inform you about what has occurred. In exchange for data recovery, you are asked to pay. The biggest issue that you could happen upon when dealing with crooks is that you have no way of predicting their behavior. Therefore, giving them money isn’t a good idea. Take into account that even after payment, you could not get the decryption program. Do not trust hackers to provide you a decoding software, they may just take your money. These situations are why having backup is such a crucial thing, you would not need to worry about losing your files, you can simply uninstall RaRuCrypt ransomware. Whether you have backup or not, we encourage you uninstall RaRuCrypt ransomware.

How to erase RaRuCrypt ransomware

We always warn inexperienced users that the only secure way to erase RaRuCrypt ransomware is by using anti-malware software. If you are an inexperienced user, by hand RaRuCrypt ransomware termination may bring about more trouble than good. Sadly, even if you eliminate RaRuCrypt ransomware, the security program will not be able to recover your data

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Learn how to remove RaRuCrypt ransomware from your computer

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

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

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