Removing YouTube Ransomware From Windows XP | Vista | 8 | 10 (Data Recovery Included)

YouTube Ransomware: Depth Analysis

 

Yet another screenlocker trojan infamous as YouTube Ransomware is coded to limit the access to compromised desktops and display a lock screen containing ransom message. Research report unveils that the story behind its unique name. Actually, it is named after the string 'Youtube' that was placed in the product name field on panel of file properties. After analyzing the threat, we can say that the ransomware is identical to BlueHowl ransomware and Cryptolocker. Highly active AV scanners detected YouTube.exe file running as a service in the background on the infected computers.

YouTube Ransomware

Security analysts who were involved in the research made public some evidences that justify the ransomware can terminate processes of middle level Antivirus, Task Manager and the Command Line tool without needing permission of the victims. Even more, it stop process of Windows registry editor in order to make sure that user is unable to remove the YouTube Ransomware from their computer. Of course, without a proper guideline it is nearly impossible to delete the ransomware unless you make use of an efficient AV Scanner. Further, you should know that the lock screen generated by the Youtube ransomware looks like a Web Page as same as Youtube.com. The difference is video player part is replaced with ransom note stating “You have violated the YouTube law!” Next, you should know that if your Antivirus software throws alters regarding any of following threats then your computer is definitely infected with YouTube Screen locker virus:

  • Riskware ( 0040eff71 )
  • Trojan-Ransom.MSIL.Blocker.n
  • Win32.Trojan.WisdomEyes.16070401.9500.9606
  • malicious_confidence_76% (D)
  • Trojan.Agent!gQtqjeqDdMc
  • Win32.Trojan-Ransom.Filecoder.P@gen

What Should You Do Next?

Further, you should think about securing your computer with an efficient Antivirus software. In addition, you have to avoid double clicking spam email attachments and shady links. Installing fake updates from unknown servers are also risky. Though, you should avoid participating in malicious activities. As of now, you need to uninstall YouTube Ransomware and start data recovery process given below:

Free Scan your Windows PC to detect YouTube Ransomware

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How To Remove YouTube 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.

Safe mode

  • Login your computer with Administrator account.

Step 2 : Step all YouTube 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.

Type taskmgr in run box

  • Now go to the Process tab and find out YouTube 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.

Accessories

  • 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.

Recovery

  • 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.

Recovery

  • 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 YouTube 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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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.

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