Delete CryptoTorLocker virus – A Helping Hand Removal Tip

Somehow, My Windows PC got infected with CryptoTorLocker virus. It has encrypted my all stored files and really I have no idea how to get them back. All encrypted data are really very important for me. Can you please help me how to delete CryptoTorLocker virus and restore my files back? Please, anyone, help me ASAP.

Technical Details of CryptoTorLocker virus

Threat's Name	CryptoTorLocker virus
Category	Ransomware
Discovered	February 5, 2015
Updated	August 30, 2016 12:54:47 PM
Alias	Trojan.Cryptolocker.M
Infection Length	Varies
System Affected	Entire version of Windows OS
Removal	Possible

CryptoTorLocker virus – Depth Analysis

As all, we know very well that the infections of ransomware continue to evolve with the highly advanced sophisticated algorithm and payment system. By several malware researchers and security experts, a new ransomware called CryptoTorLocker virus has been introduced that attacks an entire version of Windows Operating System such as Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 and so on. 

Similar to another variant of ransomware, it also lurks into the user PC via spam campaigns, torrent files or third-party sites. When you open any mail attachments that sent from the unknown senders then it secretly gets intrudes into your PC without your Consent. Beside this, it can also intrude into your PC when you download any free download item from the Internet, click on any malicious sites, the share of a file over P2P network etc. Its distribution channels are different but it mainly attacks via the Internet.

Once CryptoTorLocker virus successfully installed on your PC, it will scan your System deeply and infect any files and shortcuts. You can easily identify the encrypted files because it appends. CryptoTorLocker2015! At the end of the filename. It creates a ransom note in each file directory which entitled as HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt which shown as follows:-

Screen shot of the ransom message which displayed by CryptoTorLocker virus

After finishing the encryption procedure, it will change the wallpaper of your desktop to a patchwork of images that copies from the other variant of ransomware infections. The image of wallpaper shown below: 

By displaying the ransom message, it asks the user to pay the ransom amount. The developer of this ransomware may scare you that if you do not pay the ransom amount within the given time frame, you will never get your files back. But before making a deal with the hackers or paying off the ransom amount, you have to think twice. There is no any guarantee provided by its developers that you will get the decryption key even paying off the ransom amount. Thus, it is suggested by an expert that you should delete CryptoTorLocker virus quickly rather than paying off the ransom money.

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A: How To Remove CryptoTorLocker virus From Your PC

Step: 1 How to Reboot Windows in Safe Mode with Networking.

• Click on Restart button to restart your computer
• Press and hold down the F8 key during the restart process.

• From the boot menu, select Safe Mode with Networking using the arrow keys.

Step: 2 How to Kill CryptoTorLocker virus Related Process From Task Manager

• Press Ctrl+Alt+Del together on your keyboard

• It will Open Task manager on Windows
• Go to Process tab, find the CryptoTorLocker virus related Process.

• Now click on on End Process button to close that task.

Step: 3 Uninstall CryptoTorLocker virus From Windows Control Panel

• Visit the Start menu to open the Control Panel.

• Select Uninstall a Program option from Program category.

• Choose and remove all CryptoTorLocker virus related items from list.

B: How to Restore CryptoTorLocker virus Encrypted Files

Method: 1 By Using ShadowExplorer

After removing CryptoTorLocker virus from PC, it is important that users should restore encrypted files. Since, ransomware encrypts almost all the stored files except the shadow copies, one should attempt to restore original files and folders using shadow copies. This is where ShadowExplorer can prove to be handy.

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• Once downloaded, install ShadowExplorer in your PC
• Double Click to open it and now select C: drive from left panel

• In the date filed, users are recommended to select time frame of atleast a month ago
• Select and browse to the folder having encrypted data
• Right Click on the encrypted data and files
• Choose Export option and select a specific destination for restoring the original files

Method:2 Restore Windows PC to Default Factory Settings

Following the above mentioned steps will help in removing CryptoTorLocker virus from PC. However, if still infection persists, users are advised to restore their Windows PC to its Default Factory Settings.

System Restore in Windows XP

• Log on to Windows as Administrator.
• Click Start > All Programs > Accessories.

• Find System Tools and click System Restore

• Select Restore my computer to an earlier time and click Next.

• Choose a restore point when system was not infected and click Next.

System Restore Windows 7/Vista

• Go to Start menu and find Restore in the Search box.

 

• Now select the System Restore option from search results

• From the System Restore window, click the Next button.

• Now select a restore points when your PC was not infected.

• Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 8

• Go to the search box and type Control Panel

• Select Control Panel and open Recovery Option.

• Now Select Open System Restore option

• Find out any recent restore point when your PC was not infected.

• Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 10

• Right click the Start menu and select Control Panel.

• Open Control Panel and Find out the Recovery option.

• Select Recovery > Open System Restore > Next.

• Choose a restore point before infection Next > Finish.

Method:3 Using Data Recovery Software

Restore your files encrypted by CryptoTorLocker virus with help of Data Recovery Software

We understand how important is data for you. Incase the encrypted data cannot be restored using the above methods, users are advised to restore and recover original data using data recovery software.

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