Need to Remove Deos ransomware and Recover ‘.locked’ Extension Files (Free Instruction)

Depth Inspection on Deos ransomware

 

Unluckily, early in May 2017 we found Deos ransomware in the wild demanding 0.1 BTC (equivalent to $263.57 USD at present time) as ransom in order to provide data decryptor/ decryption key. During research we got to know that it uses a custom AES cipher to encode important files on the affected computer in the back end. Primarily, it encrypts files saved in commonly used data containers including Videos, Pictures, Documents, Compressed, User folder and so on. Please note that Deos ransomware is capable of finding and encoding files generated by commercial software like Adobe Photoshop, Visual Studio, Dreamweaver, Java, ERP, MySQL, Oracle and more. Though, once your computer is infected with this file encoder virus then all of your important files will be at higher risk.

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Furthermore, you should make a note that Deos File encoder virus may come alone but it connects to dozens of remote locations to download and install potentially malware/viruses including Keyloggers and Backdoors without notify you. Thus, if you are planing to make payment of ransom to remote hackers then don't because it might allow keyloggers to log your keystrokes and collect your online banking credentials such as Transaction password, User name, PIN, Social Security Number, secret question answer and other details. These details might help remote attackers to hack into your financial portals and purloin your whole life's savings without any notification. More worse, neither you can find them nor you can take any legal action against them. Hence, you should not pay off ransom and think about using alternative options to get back your files.

Mode of Delivery of Deos ransomware

  • Though spam emails attachments carrying exploit kit, payloads or macro enabled documents.
  • Via drive by downloads from Torrents or Pornographic sites.
  • Bundled up with pirated copy of games, software or other types of files.
  • Integrated with fake updates falsely associated with operating system or installed updates.
  • Open wireless networks can be also used for spreading Deos ransomware among Windows users.

Recovering '.LOCKED' Files without Paying off Ransom

To recover your encoded files you can use Free Decryptor or Professional data recovery software. Moreover, you can Restore your system using System Restore Point if you have created any. These options are elaborated in Deos ransomware removal guide given below:

Free Scan your Windows PC to detect Deos ransomware

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Free Scan your Windows PC to detect Deos ransomware

A: How To Remove Deos 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.

Step 1 Safe Mode

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

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Step: 2 How to Kill Deos ransomware Related Process From Task Manager

  • Press Ctrl+Alt+Del together on your keyboard

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

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

Step: 3 Uninstall Deos ransomware From Windows Control Panel

  • Visit the Start menu to open the Control Panel.

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  • Select Uninstall a Program option from Program category.

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  • Choose and remove all Deos ransomware related items from list.

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B: How to Restore Deos ransomware Encrypted Files

Method: 1 By Using ShadowExplorer

After removing Deos 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

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  • 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 Deos 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.

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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.

  • 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 Deos 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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