TestCryptoMix Ransomware : How To Remove? (Uninstall Guide)

Complete Details on TestCryptoMix Ransomware

 

TestCryptoMix Ransomware is a newly discovered file-encoder virus which appears to be a new variant of CryptoMix Ransomware which was previously detected in the spring of year 2016. Although, this malware is reported on the last month of year 2017. It is also known as a Test Ransomware because it appends the name of every encrypted files by adding '.TEST' extension. Once it enciphers the data stored on victim's machine, the ransomware delivers a ransom note where its developers provide instructions to the victimized users on how to pay ransom money in order to get back access to their valuable files. After the vicious attack of TestCryptoMix Ransomware, affected users might find '_HELP_INSTRUCTION.TXT' onto the system's desktop or the folder that contains encoded data.

Cyber extortionists behind this malware behind this ransomware suggests victimized computer users to pay asked ransom money in the form of Bitcoins. Before paying the ransom fee, victim's are instructed to contact the operators of TestCryptoMix Ransomware through one of the email address '[email protected]', '[email protected]', '[email protected]', '[email protected]', and '[email protected]' provided in the ransom note. However, paying ransom money is not recommended at all and it does not matter which version of the malware has infected your computer. It might lead to both money and data loss. After paying the asked ransom fee, you might not get the right decryption utility from the cyber hackers of this threat. In this kind of situation, you should delete TestCryptoMix Ransomware immediately from your PC and try alternative option for file restoration.

How To Prevent TestCryptoMix Ransomware Attack?

Such type of vicious ransomware threat can be proliferated through malicious spam email attachments. Besides, it might also invade your computer's security when you click on intrusive ads or links displayed on the domains that you were redirected to. So, it is highly suggested to avoid paying ransom money asked by this ransomware and maintain a regular backups of your important PC files to retrieve those files after the attack and removal of TestCryptoMix Ransomware. Also refrain opening malicious email attachments arrived from unknown sources and never try to click on suspicious looking links or advertisements. In most of the cases, this malware invades the system's security when machine users click, download or install a rogue applications. Unfortunately, these entries are completely obfuscated and might look legitimate as well. Hence, to avoid such nasty malware attack, you have to pay attention to some basic cyber security tips.

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What To Do If Your PC Get Infected By TestCryptoMix Ransomware

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 TestCryptoMix Ransomware 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 TestCryptoMix Ransomware 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 TestCryptoMix Ransomware Virus From Your PC

Step 1 – Boot your computer in Safe mode.

Step 2 – Remove the infected registry entry files.

• Click Windows Flag and R button together.

• Type “regedit” and click OK button

• Find and delete following entries.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREsupWPM

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesWpm

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain “Default_Page_URL”

HKEY_LOCAL_Machine\Software\Classes\[TestCryptoMix Ransomware]

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[TestCryptoMix Ransomware]

Step 3 – Remove From msconfig

• Click Windows + R buttons simultaneously.

• Type msconfig and press Enter

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

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 TestCryptoMix Ransomware 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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