How To Delete Xorist-XWZ Ransomware From Windows System Easily (Remove Malware Virus)

 

Is there anyone who help me in deleting Xorist-XWZ Ransomware and decrypting '.xwz' extension file? I am a Windows user from long time but someday ago, something happened with me which is really too much weird. Somehow my files locked with .xwz file extension. Whenever I tried to access them, I got a message which asks me to pay ransom fee in order to get files back. But I really don't want to pay any fee. Please help me anyone by providing an appropriate and effective Xorist-XWZ Ransomware removal solution. Any solution will be really appreciated.

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Worthy Facts That You Must Know About Xorist-XWZ Ransomware

Xorist-XWZ Ransomware is another variant of ransomware based on the Xorist Ransomware. First of all this ransomware was emerged in the October 2017 as RaaS platform known as 'Encoder Builder v.24' on Dark Web but it made it's appearances on March 20th, 2018 when System users reported in a form that files encrypted with .xwz extension. In the world of Internet, this variant of ransomware has affected wide range of Windows System including Windows Server, XP, Me, Vista, 7, 8/8.1 and Windows 10. Being a member of ransomware, it uses several tricky ways to infect Windows System including :

  • Fake software updates
  • Spam email messages
  • Infected USB driver or devices
  • Clicking on any malicious links or downloading of dubious file attachment
  • Upgrading of OS through redirected link
  • Game key generators, drive-by-downloads, exploit kits and much more.

File Encryption Procedure of Xorist-XWZ Ransomware

Once Xorist-XWZ Ransomware get installed inside the Windows PC successfully, it immediately starts its encryption procedure. First of all, it scans Windows System in depth and after that it start to locking user's files by appending TEA or XOR cipher algorithm. It is capable to target almost all file types including audio or video files, images, documents, databases, PDFs and much more. It renames the original file by adding .XWZ file extension. Once targeting files, it produces ransom note in text file format known as 'READ ME FOR DECRYPT.txt' and place it user's desktop screen and entire affected folders. The text presented in ransom note is as follow :

Ransom Note of Xorist-XWZ Ransomware

No Need To Trust on Ransom Note of Xorist-XWZ Ransomware

From the aforementioned images, it is clear that the developers of Xorist-XWZ Ransomware want to get money from you. By displaying ransom note, the creators of this ransomware instructs victims to buy bitcoin which is a digital currency. After seeing ransom message, most of the affected users decided to pay ransom fee in order to get files back but it is not a wise decision at all because no any assurances delivered by it's developers that you will get the unique file decryption key even paying ransom fee. Rather than making contact with ransomware developers, victims must take an immediate action to get rid of Xorist-XWZ Ransomware.

 

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How To Remove Xorist-XWZ Ransomware Virus Manually

Step 1 : Restart your computer in safe with networking

  • Restart your computer and keep pressing F8 key continuously.

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  • You will find the Advance Boot Option on your computer screen.

Safe mode

  • Select Safe Mode With Networking Option by using arrow keys.

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  • Login your computer with Administrator account.

Step 2 : Step all Xorist-XWZ Ransomware related process

  • Press the Windows+R buttons together to open Run Box.

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  • Type “taskmgr” and Click OK or Hit Enter button.

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  • Now go to the Process tab and find out Xorist-XWZ Ransomware related process.

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  • Click on End Process button to stop that running process.

Step 3 : Restore Your Windows PC To Factory Settings

System Restore Windows XP

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

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  • Find System Tools and click System Restore.

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

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  • 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.

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  • Now select the System Restore option from search results.
  • From the System Restore window, click the Next button.

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

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  • Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 8

  • Go to the search box and type Control Panel.

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  • Select Control Panel and open Recovery Option.

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  • Now Select Open System Restore option.

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

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  • Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 10

  • Right click the Start menu and select Control Panel.

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  • Open Control Panel and Find out the Recovery option.

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  • Select Recovery > Open System Restore > Next.

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  • Choose a restore point before infection Next > Finish.

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Hope these manual steps help you successfully remove the Xorist-XWZ Ransomware infection from your computer. If you have performed all the above manual steps and still can’t access your files or cannot remove this nasty ransomware infection from your computer then you should choose a powerful malware removal tool. You can easily remove this harmful virus from your computer by using third party tool. It is the best and the most easy way to get rid of this infection.

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