How to Uninstall Salsa Ransomware (Removal Instruction)

Salsa Ransomware – what is it?

Salsa Ransomware is a file encoder virus that enciphers files on the and demands 150 USD in the form of Bitcoin via Bitcoin base account in order to provide data decryptor software. Indeed the ransomware uses a military grade cipher to encode files and generate secured highly secured private key and public key. You should note that Private key is only stored on command and control server of the ransomware which is generally operated by cyber punks. Without paying ransom, none can have private key (or decryptor software). Taking full advantage of it, cyber punks command ransomware to drop ransom note on your Windows following successful data encryption. You can find this ransom note inside “CLICK HERE TO UNLOCK YOUR FILES SALSA222” on your desktop and inside each folders having .salsa222 extension files. Apparently, it is a marker that is used by Salsa Ransomware to mark encoded files. Files featuring such suffix, will be totally corrupted and none of yours Windows application will be able to open them. In fact, these files become useless and unmodifiable.

More interestingly, Salsa Ransomware support multi language. Hence, it seem to be released by highly skilled cyber punks who have aim to target Microsoft Windows users around the globe. It multi language ransom note will appear onto your system at 60 seconds of time interval. Thanks god, it doesn't lock your Desktop, so that using few trick you can remove Salsa Ransomware from your completely and restore your files without paying ransom fee. So, first you need to gather proper information to avoid such attacks in future.

Salsa Ransomware – How does it spread?

Actually, Salsa Ransomware is identical to Cerber ransomware and both share same distribution channels. During research we found that it is most being spread via spam emails and malvertising on social media sites and pornographic sites including Torrents sites. Indeed, when you double click spam emails attachments arrived from an unknown source, which enables marco on your system and starts downloading Salsa Ransomware in back end. Even, while you install pirated software/games from less reputable sites, you just install malware like Salsa file encoder on your computer unknowingly.

What can you do against Salsa Ransomware?

You can avoid Salsa Ransomware attacks, if you pay close attention while using your computer for checking emails, installing software, visiting sites etc. Most importantly, you should keep a reliable Antimalware software installed onto your computer to fight against Salsa Ransomware and other identical threats. As of now, you should make use of given instruction to delete Salsa Ransomware from your computer and restore your files:

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A: How To Remove Salsa Ransomware 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 Salsa Ransomware 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 Salsa Ransomware related Process.

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

Step: 3 Uninstall Salsa Ransomware 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 Salsa Ransomware related items from list.

B: How to Restore Salsa Ransomware Encrypted Files

Method: 1 By Using ShadowExplorer

After removing Salsa Ransomware 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 Salsa Ransomware 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 Salsa Ransomware 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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