.surprise file extension encrypt Files – Get Rid Of .surprise file extension encrypt

 

".surprise file extension encrypt all my stored files on Windows computer. Last night I got an email in my Spam box. Subject line of that email was very interesting so with curiosity I opened the mail, find an attachment file. Just I clicked on the file to open, a quick window opened and closed. My computer get restarted and that time I didn't notice any abnormalities. Next day I found my files have an additional .surprise file extension and opening in encrypted files. All day I tried to open .surprise file extension encrypted fies in proper format but didn't get success. Should I pay ransom? Is it possible to remove .surprise file extension ransomware on my computer?"

The ransomware .surprise file extension encrypt files on compromised Windows computer. It is also know as [email protected] ransomware virus. The ransomware is recently developed by cyber criminals. When it get activated on your computer then it creates files some files on your computer Which you may find on these locations:

→ C:\DOCUME~1\User\LOCALS~1\Temp\surprise.exe.config ​C:\DOCUME~1\User\LOCALS~1\Temp\surprise.exe C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\mscorwks.dll.

The malicious and nasty codes of this ransomware .surprise file extension make unwanted and harmful changes to your computer without your consent or permission. It uses all your system resources to establish connection to a remote server and receive further commands from its developers. It displays alert notification pop-ups while web browsing and prohibit users to visit some legit ans security websites too. It blocks anti virus services and firewall on compromised computer. It created following registry entries on your computer.

 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\.NETFramework HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\.NETFramework\Policy\Standards HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\.NETFramework\Policy\Standards HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\.NETFramework\Policy\Standards\v4.0.30319 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\.NETFramework\Policy\Upgrades HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\.NETFramework\Policy\Upgrades HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\.NETFramework

By the use of very advance file encryption methods it is able to encrypt files and cover a wide range of document, images, videos, backup, database files with different file types. Here is a list of file types which cab be encrypted by .surprise file extension ransomware.

 

→ .asf, .pdf, .xls, .docx, .xlsx, .mp3, .waw, .jpg, .jpeg, .txt, .rtf, .doc, .rar, .zip, .psd, .tif, .wma, .gif, .bmp, .ppt, .pptx, .docm, .xlsm, .pps, .ppsx, .ppd, .eps, .png, .ace, .djvu, .tar, .cdr, .max, .wmv, .avi, .wav, .mp4, .pdd, .php, .aac, .ac3, .amf, .amr, .dwg, .dxf, .accdb, .mod, .tax2013, .tax2014, .oga, .ogg, .pbf, .ra, .raw, .saf, .val, .wave, .wow, .wpk, .3g2, .3gp, .3gp2, .3mm, .amx, .avs, .bik, .dir, .divx, .dvx, .evo, .flv, .qtq, .tch, .rts, .rum, .rv, .scn, .srt, .stx, .svi, .swf, .trp, .vdo, .wm, .wmd, .wmmp, .wmx, .wvx, .xvid, .3d, .3d4, .3df8, .pbs, .adi, .ais, .amu, .arr, .bmc, .bmf, .cag, .cam, .dng, .ink, .jif, .jiff, .jpc, .jpf, .jpw, .mag, .mic, .mip, .msp, .nav, .ncd, .odc, .odi, .opf, .qif, .xwd, .abw, .act, .adt, .aim, .ans, .asc, .ase, .bdp, .bdr, .bib, .boc, .crd, .diz, .dot, .dotm, .dotx, .dvi, .dxe, .mlx, .err, .euc, .faq, .fdr, .fds, .gthr, .idx, .kwd, .lp2, .ltr, .man, .mbox, .msg, .nfo, .now, .odm, .oft, .pwi, .rng, .rtx, .run, .ssa, .text, .unx, .wbk, .wsh, .7z, .arc, .ari, .arj, .car, .cbr, .cbz, .gz, .gzig, .jgz, .pak, .pcv, .puz, .rev, .sdn, .sen, .sfs, .sfx, .sh, .shar, .shr, .sqx, .tbz2, .tg, .tlz, .vsi, .wad, .war, .xpi, .z02, .z04, .zap, .zipx, .zoo, .ipa, .isu, .jar, .js, .udf, .adr, .ap, .aro, .asa, .ascx, .ashx, .asmx, .asp, .indd, .asr, .qbb, .bml, .cer, .cms, .crt, .dap, .htm, .moz, .svr, .url, .wdgt, .abk, .bic, .big, .blp, .bsp, .cgf, .chk, .col, .cty, .dem, .elf, .ff, .gam, .grf, .h3m, .h4r, .iwd, .ldb, .lgp, .lvl, .map, .md3, .mdl, .nds, .pbp, .ppf, .pwf, .pxp, .sad, .sav, .scm, .scx, .sdt, .spr, .sud, .uax, .umx, .unr, .uop, .usa, .usx, .ut2, .ut3, .utc, .utx, .uvx, .uxx, .vmf, .vtf, .w3g, .w3x, .wtd, .wtf, .ccd, .cd, .cso, .disk, .dmg, .dvd, .fcd, .flp, .img, .isz, .mdf, .mds, .nrg, .nri, .vcd, .vhd, .snp, .bkf, .ade, .adpb, .dic, .cch, .ctt, .dal, .ddc, .ddcx, .dex, .dif, .dii, .itdb, .itl, .kmz, .lcd, .lcf, .mbx, .mdn, .odf, .odp, .ods, .pab, .pkb, .pkh, .pot, .potx, .pptm, .psa, .qdf, .qel, .rgn, .rrt, .rsw, .rte, .sdb, .sdc, .sds, .sql, .stt, .tcx, .thmx, .txd, .txf, .upoi, .vmt, .wks, .wmdb, .xl, .xlc, .xlr, .xlsb, .xltx, .ltm, .xlwx, .mcd, .cap, .cc, .cod, .cp, .cpp, .cs, .csi, .dcp, .dcu, .dev, .dob, .dox, .dpk, .dpl, .dpr, .dsk, .dsp, .eql, .ex, .f90, .fla, .for, .fpp, .jav, .java, .lbi, .owl, .pl, .plc, .pli, .pm, .res, .rsrc, .so, .swd, .tpu, .tpx, .tu, .tur, .vc, .yab, .aip, .amxx, .ape, .api, .mxp, .oxt, .qpx, .qtr, .xla, .xlam, .xll, .xlv, .xpt, .cfg, .cwf, .dbb, .slt, .bp2, .bp3, .bpl, .clr, .dbx, .jc, .potm, .ppsm, .prc, .prt, .shw, .std, .ver, .wpl, .xlm, .yps, .1cd, .bck, .html, .bak, .odt, .pst, .log, .mpg, .mpeg, .odb, .wps, .xlk, .mdb, .dxg, .wpd, .wb2, .dbf, .ai, .3fr, .arw, .srf, .sr2, .bay, .crw, .cr2, .dcr, .kdc, .erf, .mef, .mrw, .nef, .nrw, .orf, .raf, .rwl, .rw2, .r3d, .ptx, .pef, .srw, .x3f, .der, .pem, .pfx, .p12, .p7b, .p7c, .jfif, .exif, .rar

.surprise file extension ransomware get success to infiltrate into your online computer when you download certain freeware or shareware which contains this ransomware program executables as a bundled software or when any innocent online user receive Spam email served by distributors of this ransomware program. When your files have encrypted by this ransomware then you have two options to get rid of .surprise file extension ransomware. First you will make payment of ransom amount as directed by the cyber criminals through ransom note on your computer and make up your mind for next attack of ransomware program or lose both your money and files even after making payment to untrusted cyber criminals. The second option is always recommended by security experts that is remove .surprise file extension ransomware permanently from your computer.

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What To Do If Your PC Get Infected By .surprise file extension encrypt

The ransomware infection has been mainly designed with the purpose to scare users and trick their money. It take your files on hostage and demand ransom to return your important data. But now the question is what you can do when your system got infected by .surprise file extension encrypt virus? Here are some option that you can use to get rid of this nasty infection.

Don’t Panic – Well the first thing is Don’t panic and then completely check out your system for any working files. If you got any working files then copy it to USB drive.

Pay Ransom – Other option is you can pay the ransom and wait to get your files back. (really a bad option)

Use Backup – Clean you entire system files, remove the infection completely from your PC and restore your files with any backup.

Remove Infection – You can also delete .surprise file extension encrypt virus using malware removal tool and remove all the infected files. You can later recover all your data by using any data recovery tool. (In case you don’t have backup of your files.) – Recommended Method.

Reinstall Windows – The last option is reinstall your Windows OS. It will completely remove all your data as well as infection. You will get a completely new infection free PC.

How To Remove .surprise file extension encrypt Virus From Your PC

Step 1Boot your computer in Safe mode.

Step 2 – Remove the infected registry entry files.

  • Click Windows Flag and R button together.

Win+R

  • Type “regedit” and click OK button

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  • Find and delete following entries.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREsupWPM

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesWpm

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain “Default_Page_URL”

HKEY_LOCAL_Machine\Software\Classes\[.surprise file extension encrypt]

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[.surprise file extension encrypt]

Step 3 – Remove From msconfig

  • Click Windows + R buttons simultaneously.

Win+R

  • Type msconfig and press Enter

TypemsconfigintotheRunBox

  • Go to Startup tab and uncheck all entries from unknown manufacturer.

msconfig_startup

Step 4 – Restart your computer normally.

Check your computer now. If the virus has gone then you can start using your computer. If the infection still remains then head to the next step.

Step 5 – System Restore

  • Insert Windows installation disk to CD drive and restart your PC.
  • While system startup, keep pressing F8 or F12 key to get boot options.
  • Now select the boot from CD drive option to start your computer.
  • Then after you will get the System Recovery Option on your screen.
  • Select the System Restore option from the list.
  • Choose a nearest system restore point when your PC was not infected.
  • Now follow the option on your screen to Restore your computer.

If the above manual methods didn’t removed .surprise file extension encrypt virus then you have only option to remove infection using a malware removal tool. It is last and the only option that can easily and safely remove this nasty threat from your computer.

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