Assistance For Deleting QNAPCrypt Ransomware from Windows 8

 

An Overview Of QNAPCrypt Ransomware

Do you know QNAPCrypt Ransomware have infected numerous PCs till now? QNAPCrypt Ransomware is actually a file encoder program. It is based on an advanced programming language and reported recently. QNAPCrypt Ransomware run in your system as executable files that can not be easily detected. It is famous to lock your files and force you to buy the decryption code. It simply enters from spoofed email, unpatched software, social media, visiting low quality website, clicking on unknown links etc. Once it get enter into your computer, it will start to lock your files by using the strong algorithm.

How Will You Say That QNAPCrypt Ransomware Lock Your Files

QNAPCrypt Ransomware encrypt your files by changing the file name. Your file name will be changed by the extension which is used as suffix. Files which get encrypted are as images, documents, excel, power-point, audio, video, archives and so on. The file formats which get encrypted are as .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .png, .doc, .xls, .ppt, .pptx, .docx, mp3 etc.

What Are The Bad Scenario Of QNAPCrypt Ransomware

QNAPCrypt Ransomware serves the executable program which get dropped to the compromised machine and users enter a string on the prompt which is as “enter key to decrypt!”. When you will go to open the encrypted files, it drop a ransom message to user that your files get encrypted and you will need to the decryption key to unlock your files. In this situation the hackers demand ransom amount to provide the decryption key. You may become a victim and it may be possible that you will go to pay the amount.

The ransom note contains warning message for the victim and it has declare a deadline to pay the amount. The hackers warn you that if you will not pay the amount then your all files will get deleted permanently. If you will really pay the amount you will get cheated by them. It is better that you will choose a data recovery software to restore your data. Do not pay the amount and follow the instruction here to remove QNAPCrypt Ransomware completely from your computer.

What To Do If Your PC Get Infected By QNAPCrypt 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 QNAPCrypt 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 QNAPCrypt 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 QNAPCrypt 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\[QNAPCrypt Ransomware]

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[QNAPCrypt 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 QNAPCrypt 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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