Guide For Removing Explorer Ransomware Including Data Recovery Steps

All You Need To Know About Explorer Ransomware

 

Explorer Ransomware is newly discovered file-encrypting virus that was reported in the second week of July 2017 by the malware researchers. The malware is especially programmed to encode the targeted files stored on affected machine by using an unique encryption key. After that, it offers help to the victimized system users with file decryption procedure in order to exchange for a few hundred US dollars that should be paid in the form of Bitcoins. It is yet another example of crypto-malware which is designed on the platform of HiddenTear Ransomware project, which was presented as an “education ransomware” in year 2015.

Needless to say, the cyber offenders have taken the advantage of HiddenTear ransomware project and programmed Explorer Ransomware for illicit purposes. According to the cyber security experts, the malware gets inside the targeted computer when the users run a malicious macro from the attached files arrived on their junk emails from unknown sources. This threat is reported as a low-tier encryption virus that has a limited sources for the malware distribution. However, the name of this file-encrypting threat is derived from the ransom notification it displays onto the contaminated PC right after the data stored onto it gets encoded.

Explorer Ransomware

How Does Explorer Ransomware Work?

Cyber extortionists have programmed this ransomware to encrypt the system's files by using customized algorithm of AES cryptography and displays two notifications onto the desktop. It changes the desktop background image into a black screen and then loads a file named “READ_IT.txt”in Notepad. Sadly, the Explorer Ransomware is capable of deleting Shadow Volume Copies which is preserved by the Windows for file recovery purposes. For this, the victims of this malware have limited options related to file restoration. It can make the computer files inaccessible after the successful file encryption.

Moreover, by using the combination of strong AES-256 and RSA-2048 file encryption algorithm, the malware obfuscate the decryption tool and transfer it to the “Command & Control” server operated by the developers of Explorer Ransomware. It may suggest you to write an email to the address “[email protected]” provided in its ransom note. However, is never a good idea to send an email to the operators of this dangerous virus. The con artists does not state how much money a victimized users need to send for receiving a data decryptor. In such circumstances, you need to delete the malware safely from your PC and recover your valuable data through third party tool that may help you to restore some of your crucial files or data.

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How To Remove Explorer Ransomware From Your PC

Start 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.

Safe Mode 1

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

Safe Mode 2

  • Now your computer will get started in Safe Mode with Networking.

End Explorer Ransomware Related Process From Task Manager

  • Press Ctrl+Alt+Del together on your keyboard.

TM 1

  • Task manager Windows will get opened on your computer screen.
  • Go to Precess tab, find the Explorer Ransomware related Process.

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

Uninstall Explorer Ransomware From Windows 7 Control Panel

  • Visit the Start menu to open the Control Panel.

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  • Select Uninstall a Program option from Program category.

Win 7 CP 2

  • Choose and remove all Explorer Ransomware related items from list.

Win 7 CP 3

Uninstall Explorer Ransomware From Windows 8 Control Panel

  • On right edge of screen, Click on Search button and type “Control Panel”.

Win 8 CP 1

  • Now choose the Uninstall a Program option from Programs category.

Win 8 CP 2

  • Find and delete Explorer Ransomware related items from the programs list.

Win 8 CP 3

Delete Explorer Ransomware From Windows 10 Control Panel

  • Click on Start button and search Control Panel from Search Box.

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  • Got to Programs and select the Uninstall a Program option.

Win 10 CP 2

  • Select and Remove all Explorer Ransomware related programs.

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Remove Explorer Ransomware Related Registry Entries

  • Press Windows+R buttons together to open Run Box

Registry 1

  • Type “regedit” and click OK button.

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  • Select and remove all Explorer Ransomware related entries.

Remove Explorer Ransomware Infection From msconfig

  • Open Run Box by pressing Windows+R buttons together.

Misconfig

  • Now type “msconfig” in the Run Box and press Enter.

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  • Open Startup tab and uncheck all entries from unknown manufacturer.

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Hope the above process has helped you in removing the Explorer Ransomware virus completely from your computer. If you still have this nasty ransomware left in your PC then you should opt for a malware removal tool. It is the most easy way to remove this harmful computer virus from your computer. Download the Free Explorer Ransomware Scanner on your system and scan your computer. It can easily find and remove this pesky ransomware threat from your PC.

If you have any questions regarding the removal of this virus then you can ask your question from your PC security experts. They will feel happy to solve your problem.

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