Remove Dance Ransomware: Open Encrypted Files

Dance Ransomware: Step-by-step Uninstall Guide

Dance Ransomware is a very destructive file-locking malware that belongs to the Dharma ransomware family. This malicious piece of application usually infiltrates the targeted computers by stealth using deceptive techniques and then makes alterations to registry settings to create persistence. Soon after that, it starts its evil activities and encrypts all users’ essential files and documents stored inside the machine using a strong cryptographic algorithm. The sole motive of the criminals behind this lethal attack is to extort illicit ransom money from the victims. During the encryption process, the Dance virus also renames the compromised data by adding victims’ unique ID, attackers’ email address, and “.dance” extension.

Dance Ransomware Shows Ransom Notes After Encryption:

Following successful encryption, Dance Ransomware displays couple of ransom notes in a pop-up window and “info.txt” file and informs victims regarding the attack. They are also asked to contact the criminals via [email protected] and [email protected] email addresses to regain access to the locked files. Quite often, when victims establish contact with the criminals, they are asked to pay a huge sum of ransom for the decryption tool. They are also warned not to rename the infected files or use third-party tools/software, or it may lead to permanent data loss.

Never Trust Criminals:

In most cases, data encrypted by Dance Ransomware or any other crypto-threats cannot be accessed without the interference of attackers. However, there is no need to deal with the crooks under any circumstance as these people can’t be trusted. Many victims paid ransom to the hackers believing that they will be provided the required decryption software but didn’t receive anything in return. Moreover, fulfilling such criminals’ demands will only enforce the idea that ransomware is a business model that works and is highly profitable. So, never do that and focus on Dance Ransomware removal from the machine as early as possible.

Use Backup To Restore Data:

If you have an appropriate backup created before the attack and stored on any external location like pen drive, hard drive, SSD, SD card, cloud storage etc., you can easily retrieve the compromised data. If this is not available, then you should look for shadow volume copies (temporary backup created by the operating system for a short period of time). However, many ransomware programs tend to delete the shadow copies. If this is the case with you, then the only option left for you is to try a third-party file-recovery application.

Ways To Spread Dance Ransomware:

Dance Ransomware or other file-locking viruses are most often propagated through malspam campaign. During this, numerous deceptive emails are sent by cyber crooks that are presented as important letters from some well-known companies. These phishing mails are specially designed to trick recipients into downloading and opening the virulent file which trigger the installation of the malware. The malicious file could be in multiple formats such as PDF and Microsoft Office documents, archives (RAR, ZIP, etc.), executables (.exe, .run, etc.), JavaScript, and so forth.

So, to prevent these situations, you should avoid opening irrelevant emails that were not expected to receive. Whenever you are sent a mail from unknown source, you should first scan its attachment using a reputable anti-malware tool, and if anything looks suspicious, ignore it and delete the mail. Furthermore, rely only on official sources and direct link to download software, and stay away from unofficial channels. But at the moment, you must remove Dance Ransomware from the PC without wasting any time.

Text Presented In The Pop-up Window:

YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED

cryptodancer

Don’t worry, you can return all your files!

If you want to restore them, write to the mail: [email protected] YOUR ID –

If you have not answered by mail within 12 hours, write to us by another mail:[email protected]

ATTENTION!

We recommend you contact us directly to avoid overpaying agents

Do not rename encrypted files.

Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.

Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.

Message Presented In The “info.txt” File:

all your data has been locked us

You want to return?

write email [email protected] or [email protected]

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove Dance Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete Dance Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Dance Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

For Windows XP and Windows 7 users: Boot the PC in “Safe Mode”. Click on “Start” option and continuously press on F8 during the start process until the “Windows Advanced Option” menu appears on the screen. Choose “Safe Mode with Networking” from the list.

Now, a windows homescreen appears on the desktop and work-station is now working on “Safe mode with networking”.

For Windows 8 Users: Go to the “Start Screen”. In the search results select settings, type “Advanced”. In the “General PC Settings” option, choose “Advanced startup” option. Again, click on the “Restart Now” option. The work-station boots to “Advanced Startup Option Menu”. Press on “Troubleshoot” and then “Advanced options” button.  In the “Advanced Option Screen”, press on “Startup Settings”. Again, click on “Restart” button. The work-station will now restart in to the “Startup Setting” screen. Next is to press F5 to boot in Safe Mode in Networking.

For Windows 10 Users: Press on Windows logo and on the “Power” icon. In the newly opened menu, choose “Restart” while continuously holding “Shift” button on the keyboard. In the new open “Choose an option” window, click on “Troubleshoot” and then on the “Advanced Options”. Select “Startup Settings” and press on “Restart”. In the next window, click on “F5” button on the key-board.

Step 2: Delete Dance Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with Dance Ransomware. Open the browser and download a legitimate anti-malware tool. Do a full System scanning. Remove all the malicious detected entries.

In case if you cannot start the PC in “Safe Mode with Networking”, Try using “System Restore”

• During the “Startup”, continuously press on F8 key until the “Advanced Option” menu appears. From the list, choose “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and then press “Enter”

• In the new opened command prompt, enter “cd restore” and then press “Enter”.

• Type: rstrui.exe and Press “ENTER”

• Click “Next” on the new windows

• Choose any of the “Restore Points” and click on “Next”. (This step will restore the work-station to its earlier time and date prior to Dance Ransomware infiltration in the PC.

• In the newly opened windows, press on “Yes”.

Once your PC gets restored to its previous date and time, download the recommended anti-malware tool and perform a deep scanning in order to remove Dance Ransomware files if they left in the work-station.

In order to restore the each (separate) file by this ransomware, use “Windows Previous Version” feature. This method is effective when “System Restore Function” is enabled in the work-station.

Important Note: Some variants of Dance Ransomware delete the “Shadow Volume Copies” as well hence this feature may not work all the time and is applicable for selective computers only.

How to Restore Individual Encrypted File:

In order to restore a single file, right click on it and go to “Properties”. Select “Previous Version” tab. Select a “Restore Point” and click on “Restore” option.

In order to access the files encrypted by Dance Ransomware, you can also try using “Shadow Explorer”. In order to get more information on this application, press here.

Important: Data Encryption Ransomware are highly dangerous and it is always better that you take precautions to avoid its attack on your work-station. It is advised to use a powerful anti-malware tool in order to get protection in real-time. With this help of “SpyHunter”, “group policy objects” are implanted in the registries in order to block harmful infections like Dance Ransomware.

Also, In Windows 10, you get a very unique feature called “Fall Creators Update” that offer “Controlled Folder Access” feature in order to block any kind of encryption to the files. With the help of this feature, any files stored in the locations such as “Documents”, “Pictures”, “Music”, “Videos”, “Favorites” and “Desktop” folders are safe by default.

It is very important that you install this “Windows 10 Fall Creators Update” in your PC to protect your important files and data from ransomware encryption. The more information on how to get this update and add an additional protection form rnasomware attack has been discussed here.

How to Recover the Files Encrypted by Dance Ransomware?

Till now, you would have understood that what had happed to your personal files that got encrypted and how you can remove the scripts and payloads associated with Dance Ransomware in order to protect your personal files that has not been damaged or encrypted until now. In order to retrieve the locked files, the depth information related to “System Restore” and “Shadow Volume Copies” has already been discussed earlier. However, in case if you are still unable to access the encrypted files then you can try using a data recovery tool.

Use of Data Recovery Tool

This step is for all those victims who have already tries all the above mentioned process but didn’t find any solution. Also it is important that you are able to access the PC and can install any software. The data recovery tool works on the basis of System scanning and recovery algorithm. It searches the System partitions in order to locate the original files which were deleted, corrupted or damaged by the malware. Remember that you must not re-install the Windows OS otherwise the “previous” copies will get deleted permanently. You have to clean the work-station at first and remove Dance Ransomware infection. Leave the locked files as it is and follow the steps mentioned below.

Step1: Download the software in the work-station by clicking on the “Download” button below.

Step2: Execute the installer by clicking on downloaded files.

Step3: A license agreement page appears on the screen. Click on “Accept” to agree with its terms and use. Follow the on-screen instruction as mentioned and click on “Finish” button.

Step4: Once the installation gets completed, the program gets executed automatically. In the newly opened interface, select the file types that you want to recover and click on “Next”.

Step5: You can select the “Drives” on which you want the software to run and execute the recovery process. Next is to click on the “Scan” button.

Step6: Based on drive you select for scanning, the restore process begins. The whole process may take time depending on the volume of the selected drive and number of files. Once the process gets completed, a data explorer appears on the screen with preview of that data that is to be recovered. Select the files that you want to restore.

Step7. Next is to locate the location where you want to saver the recovered files.