Uninstall .phobos file virus from Windows 8

 

An Overview Of .phobos file virus

Do you know .phobos file virus have infected numerous PCs till now? .phobos file virus is actually a file encoder program. It is based on an advanced programming language and reported recently. .phobos file virus 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 .phobos file virus Lock Your Files

.phobos file virus 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 .phobos file virus

.phobos file virus 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 .phobos file virus completely from your computer.

How To Remove .phobos file virus From Your PC

Start Windows in Safe Mode with Networking.

• Click on Restart button to restart your computer
• Press and hold down the F8 key during the restart process.

 

• From the boot menu, select Safe Mode with Networking using the arrow keys.

• Now your computer will get started in Safe Mode with Networking.

End .phobos file virus Related Process From Task Manager

• Press Ctrl+Alt+Del together on your keyboard.

• Task manager Windows will get opened on your computer screen.
• Go to Precess tab, find the .phobos file virus related Process.

• Now click on on End Process button to close that task.

Uninstall .phobos file virus From Windows 7 Control Panel

• Visit the Start menu to open the Control Panel.

• Select Uninstall a Program option from Program category.

• Choose and remove all .phobos file virus related items from list.

Uninstall .phobos file virus From Windows 8 Control Panel

• On right edge of screen, Click on Search button and type “Control Panel”.

• Now choose the Uninstall a Program option from Programs category.

• Find and delete .phobos file virus related items from the programs list.

Delete .phobos file virus From Windows 10 Control Panel

• Click on Start button and search Control Panel from Search Box.

• Got to Programs and select the Uninstall a Program option.

• Select and Remove all .phobos file virus related programs.

Remove .phobos file virus Related Registry Entries

• Press Windows+R buttons together to open Run Box

• Type “regedit” and click OK button.

• Select and remove all .phobos file virus related entries.

Remove .phobos file virus Infection From msconfig

• Open Run Box by pressing Windows+R buttons together.

• Now type “msconfig” in the Run Box and press Enter.

• Open Startup tab and uncheck all entries from unknown manufacturer.

Hope the above process has helped you in removing the .phobos file virus virus completely from your computer. If you still have this nasty ransomware left in your PC then you should opt for a malware removal tool. It is the most easy way to remove this harmful computer virus from your computer. Download the Free .phobos file virus Scanner on your system and scan your computer. It can easily find and remove this pesky ransomware threat from your PC.

If you have any questions regarding the removal of this virus then you can ask your question from your PC security experts. They will feel happy to solve your problem.