How to remove WNCRY file virus
Complete WNCRY file virus removal guide
WNCRY file virus or otherwise called WannaCry, WanaCryptor, WanaCrypt0r and Wana Decrypt0r is a ransomware threat that appends .WINCRY extension soon after encrypting the files stored on compromised device. It mainly targets Window OS users and at current affects more than 230, 000 computers and digital equipment over 150 countries. It targets CVE-2017-0415 vulnerabilities on windows devices. The news about this flaw leaked together with crooks’ plan to NSA attacks on Windows users.
The users infected with this virus will have all their files encrypted and of no use. The WNCRY file virus encrypts them using some strong cipher algorithm that makes them impossible to access them without decrypting them using fitted decryption tool. The crooks store such tools on some remote servers and start blackmailing the users for a ransom payment to provide the decryption tool. The ransom demanding message appears in @[email protected] file appears soon after the encryption process is completed and the files get the .WNCRY extension.
The ransom note states that the files have been encrypted, meaning the users are not able to access to them anymore till they pay ransom fee to the crooks behind WNCRY file virus and purchase the decryption tool. The price of the tool is $300 which is to be paid in Bitcoin. However, there is no any contact information provided on the note. Typically, crooks drop email address for the contact. Even though, contacting/paying to the crooks is highly not recommended as there is a risk of getting scammed. The crooks may not provide the decryption tool even if all their demands are met. The safest option is to remove WNCRY file virus and then recover the files using some existing backup.
If you do not have any backup file, you can use Volume Shadow Copy- check below the post in the data recovery section whether this file is available for you or not. In case, if this option is not available to you, you should switch to another data recovery mode that is use any data recovery tools. Nowadays, such tools are designed with special functionality added and so getting backs the files using such tools may possible. However, before using any of the data decryption methods, firstly remove WNCRY file virus from the device. The virus removal allows you performing the files recovery process without any interference. The removal ensures that no further files encryption would happen. Also, this will avoid various possible risks such as risk of system/software damages or other system security issues/errors arising, data stealing and additional malware injecting. For the virus removal, use some reputable antivirus tool or follow manual malware removal guide provided below the post.
Threat Summary
Type: Ransomware
Symptoms: Stored files become inaccessible, and their filename gets renamed. Ransom demanding message is displayed on the desktop. Cyber crooks demand ransom payment for the files decryption.
Distribution methods: infected email attachments, torrent sites and malicious ads
Damages: Risk of password stealing Trojan or other dangerous virus intrusion that cause direct damage to the system/software installed
Removal: Use some reputable antivirus tool or follow below mentioned step by step instruction to remove WNCRY file virus from the system
Files recovery: Use existing backup. If you do not have such tools, refer data recovery tool provided for you just below the post for the restoration of the damaged files
Pirating brings malware directly to the system
Malicious files of various types can get installed alongside some wanted software or from spam email as the direct attachments. Such attachments contain some documents files with malicious macros after enabling which lead the connection remotely to the device and bring into it. Also, Torrent sites, file sharing services are the sites where the users can find any software cracks and cheats that can easily involve malware distribution techniques. You require not to click on any attachments provided on any emails seem suspicious and also being stayed away from such websites and rely on always official websites and direct links for any software download. For betterment, employ some antivirus tool that provides adequate protection to the device.
Remove WNCRY file virus
Manual malware removal guide is provided below the post. Follow it so that you will not find any trouble during removal process. You can use some reputable antivirus tool to automatically remove WNCRY file virus from the device.
Special Offer (For Windows)
WNCRY file virus can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
Antimalware Details And User Guide
Step 1: Remove WNCRY file virus through “Safe Mode with Networking”
Step 2: Delete WNCRY file virus using “System Restore”
Step 1: Remove WNCRY file virus 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 WNCRY file virus using “System Restore”
Log-in to the account infected with WNCRY file virus. Open the browser and download a legitimate anti-malware tool. Do a full System scanning. Remove all the malicious detected entries.
Special Offer (For Windows)
WNCRY file virus can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
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 WNCRY file virus 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 WNCRY file virus 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 WNCRY file virus 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 WNCRY file virus, 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 WNCRY file virus.
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 WNCRY file virus?
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 WNCRY file virus 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 WNCRY file virus 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.
Special Offer (For Windows)
WNCRY file virus can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
