Remove PC Locker Ransomware Completely From Your System

 

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Description about PC Locker Ransomware

PC Locker Ransomware is a new variant of ransomware threat which functions like Screen locker ransomware upon infection of victim PC. It forces huge number of surveys upon the victim instead of demanding the ransom payment. This strategy is particularly dull as they are often infested by advertisements and they earn money for the other malicious purposes. After successful intrusion this malware block will your system's desktop and blackmails you into thinking that your system has been locked by a threat. There is not so many analysis has been completed yet on the PC Locker Ransomware so there is not a brief detail about it. In several tests it is concluded that it is not compatible with 64-bit Windows system. After infecting your system this malware checks following registry value is available on your system.

"[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]"

If you come across the "Get Password" button then the ransomware automatically opens your default set Internet browser and to connect your system with a annoying survey site. The experts detected that the decryption code is hidden into the code of the virus "london1969paris". This ransomware has its their own administration panel with hardcoded informations with username "pchip2012" and password is "s2m2sug1". There are some following options are available : "Log Off", "Restore Registry" and "Close".

PC Locker grab the victim data which can be utilized to make a report of the victim device and their owners. The researchers team warns the users that this ransomware is in the development phase and their upgrade versions are may be more devastating and can be launched very soon in near future.

PC Locker Ransomware delivery methods

The samples of this PC Locker Ransomware is very few so its a tough job to detect that what is the main source of distribution. But the easy way of the infection distribution is via spam emails. As it is the most common employer of the infection vector. It may be comes with the installation of freeware programs. This ransomware infection infects you by clicking on the malware laden ads.  

 

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

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[PC Locker 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 PC Locker 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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