Remove .Locked_file File Extension Ransomware : Best Solutions To Get Rid OF Ransomware

.Locked_file File Extension Ransomware : Technical View

Name	.Locked_file File Extension Ransomware
Type	Ransomware
Risk	High
File extension	".Locked_file"
Ransom demand	$100 in Bitcoins
Distribution	Spam emails attachments, corrupt macros and files, ads etc.
Infected systems	Windows OS

.Locked_file File Extension Ransomware : Complete research report

.Locked_file File Extension Ransomware is a newly discovered ransomware that targets the PC users running Windows Operating System. It seems similar to the .locker File Extension Ransomware though it added a different and modified file extension instead of "restoreassistant2attutanota.com.LOCKED_FILE." This ransom virus affect your system and their files very effectively. It employs various infecting methods to get into your system without you knowledge following stealth. It is a file encrypting malware which is designed by the malware developers to encode your files and locks them then demand a certain amount of money in order to give the access again to you. Once it gains access to your system then it start collecting all the targeted files which takes part into the encryption process. The such files are images, doc files, presentations, spreadsheets, pdfs, and similar files. It use some of the most advanced and sophisticated encipher engine algorithm to lock all of your files and make them completely inaccessible to you.

Then after .Locked_file File Extension Ransomware renames the compromised files with a specific file extension. Furthermore display a ransom note on your desktop to terrify and inform about the ransom attack. The ransom note is known as "!HOW_TO_UNLOCK_FILES![.]html", which contain the instructions about ransom payment. It also changes their file names to make harder to distinguish which files are enciphered after infection attack. The ransom note says the victims that "all of your files have been encrypted with a sophisticated cryptographic algorithm". The note also says that you have to contact with the attackers in within 72 hours through provided emails. In reality the attackers wanted to check their decryption software so they said the victim to send some files with provided identification code. At this time there is not any free decryption programs are discovered for data recovery because it is under analysis. So you should have patient and the decryption programs is very likely to develop. \

So the main priority of the victims to remove .Locked_file File Extension Ransomware from infected PC so you should use a trusted anti-malware on the machine or do it manually by following below given steps.

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How To Remove .Locked_file File Extension Ransomware Virus Manually

Step 1 : Restart your computer in safe with networking

• Restart your computer and keep pressing F8 key continuously.

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

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

• Login your computer with Administrator account.

Step 2 : Step all .Locked_file File Extension Ransomware related process

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

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

• Now go to the Process tab and find out .Locked_file File Extension Ransomware related process.

• 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.

• 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.

Hope these manual steps help you successfully remove the .Locked_file File Extension 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.

If you have any further question regarding this threat or its removal then you can directly ask your question from our experts. A panel of highly experienced and qualified tech support experts are waiting to help you.