Remove .xsmb File Virus from Windows 10

 

Actions Performed By .xsmb File Virus

.xsmb File Virus is identified by security analysts as another crypto demanding virus belongs to a ransomware family. Being an invasive and intrusive infection, it penetrates inside the PC silently and after that it immediately stops the security software. It creates its copies and add to registry so that it can start itself automatically when you restart your Computer. It uses asymmetric AES cipher algorithm to lock users targeted files such as audios, videos, images, databases, documents, PDFs and many more. Similar to another crypto demanding cyber threat, .xsmb File Virus encrypts users files just only for financial purposes because after locking files, it asks victims to pay large sum of ransom fee. It often displays ransom note that includes instruction on how to make contact with cyber crooks or pay ransom fee.

Ways Through Which Recognize The Affected Files Of .xsmb File Virus

.xsmb File Virus is really worrisome ransomware infection that is specifically designed by applying custom AES-256 cipher. The affected files of this ransomware are featured with the blank icons and the executing program often minimized to taskbar and the open source for new program window entitled as “Uninstall”. However the window of .xsmb File Virus is not generated by the Microsoft Windows. After getting it’s ransom message, most of the System users decided to pay ransom fee to decrypt files. If you are also one of those affected users who decided to pay ransom fee to creators of .xsmb File Virus then it is one of your bad decision because there is zero guarantee that your files will be decrypted even paying large sum of ransom fee. Instead of paying the large sum of ransom fee, users are highly advised to get rid of .xsmb File Virus ASAP.

Remove .xsmb File Virus From Your PC

Step 1: Remove .xsmb File Virus in Safe Mode with Command Prompt

• First of all disconnect your PC with network connection.
• Click restart button and keep pressing F8 key regularly while system restart.

• You will see “Windows Advanced Options Menu” on your computer screen.

• Select “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and press Enter key.

 

• You must login your computer with Administrator account for full privilege.

• Once the Command Prompt appears then type rstrui.exe and press Enter

• Now follow the prompts on your screen to complete system restore.

Step 2: Remove .xsmb File Virus using MSConfig in Safe Mode:

• Power off your computer and restart again.
• While booting press the “F8 key” continuously to open “Windows Advanced Options Menu”.

• Use the arrow keys to select “Safe Mode” option and press Enter key.

• Once system get started go to Start menu. Type “msconfig” in the search box and launch the application.

• Go to the Startup tab and look for files from %AppData% or %Temp% folders using rundll32.exe. See an example below:

C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe C:\Users\username\appdata\local\temp\regepqzf.dll,H1N1

• Disable all the malicious entries and save the changes.
• Now restart your computer normally.

Step 3 : Kill Malicious Process Related To .xsmb File Virus

• Press Alt+Ctrl+Del buttons together.

• It will open the Task manager on your screen.
• Go to Process Tab and find .xsmb File Virus related process.
• Click the End Process Now button to stop the running process.

Step 4 : Remove .xsmb File Virus Virus From Registry Entry

• Press “Windows + R” key together to open Run Box.

• Type “regedit” and click OK button.

• Find and remove .xsmb File Virus related entries.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run

Now hopefully you have completely removed the .xsmb File Virus virus from your computer. If you are still get ransom message from the threat or unable to access your files, then it means that virus still remain into your computer. In such situation you don’t have any other option except removing this virus using any powerful malware removal tool.

Whereas if you have any backup of your infected or encrypted files, then you can also reinstall your Windows OS. This will erase all your files and data as along with the .xsmb File Virus infection. You will get a completely empty computer system with no files. Now you can use your backup to get your files. If you don’t have any backup then using malware removal tool is a better option for you.

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