How to remove C1H Ransomware (data recovery instruction)

Steps to delete C1H Ransomware

C1H Ransomware is a recently appeared malware infection that could easily infiltrate in any Windows PC. It is a data locking virus, also called Cryptovirus. This type of malware ceases the users’ access to all the files stored on their device and forces them to pay ransom money to get them in the originally accessible condition. It encrypts the stored files using some strong cipher algorithm. Also, it adds .C1H extension to them. It leaves ransom note on the infected system thereafter to put ransom payment demands.

Depth analyze on C1H Ransomware

C1H Ransomware is a deadly computer infection. It enters in without users’ consent and soon alters the security measures to prevent its detection. Once installed, first of all, it changes the crucial system settings such as Window registry settings and Task Manager and etc to gain system persistence and the ability to activate with each OS reboot and run all the time. After this, it performs its main data encryption process. It scans the files for the encryption and encodes them using some strong cipher algorithm that allows the crooks to design a unique key/code associated with each victim individually. Thus, the users must require the decryptor for the data decryption.

After the encryption process is completed, the crooks behind C1H Ransomware drop a note containing the instruction about the data decryption. In the note, they claim that they the decryption tool and are ready to provide a proof for it that the tool is really working. To provide the tools, they ask users to pay certain amount of fee. They promise that they will provide the decryptor once the payment is done. Also, they warn the users if they use any third party tools, they will have to suffer permanent data loss.

A Quick Glance of C1H Ransomware

Type: Crypto-virus, Data-locker, Ransomware

Extensions: .C1H

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 and File Decryption: In order to clean the PC, it is advised to scan the work-station with a powerful anti-malware tool. Once the malware is removed, the files stored in the PC hard-disk are safe. Now, you can take step to retrieve these files. Using the backup files is the easiest way to retrieve the files but unfortunately most of us don’t have the backup data. In such situation, use a data recovery tool. These days, recovery software is coming with special features to retrieve the damaged or locked files by ransomware.

Should I pay ransom payment?

From the discussion above, it is clear that the crooks behind C1H Ransomware are the people who have the decryptor that helps in the data decryption. They managed to create this tool during the encryption process. Now, they ask users to purchase the tool from them. We recommend not pay/contact to them as there is a risk of getting scammed. These people might disappear leaving you without your files even if you fulfill all their demands. So, you should use some data recovery alternatives. The safest option is to remove C1H Ransomware and recover the files using existing backup. The malware removal is necessary in order to prevent it from further files encryptions. Also, this will avoid various other risks that the malware infection can cause in future.

How to recover the locked files?

Paying to the crooks is not a good choice and also is a risky one, as there is huge risk of financial loss and the files remain encrypted even after the payment transfer. At current, there is no official tool of C1H Ransomware we have. Therefore, we must have to try getting the files back using some data recovery methods. The safe and secure way for this is to use exiting backup. If you have the existing backup files that are stored on some external locations from the infected device, this would be the best option for you to restore the damaged files. However, if you did not create any such files, you might have trouble getting the files back. Some of the guides provided below the post in the data recovery sections might help you in this way. You can use some data recovery tools that are nowadays designed with advanced functionality added.

How did ransomware infiltrate in?

Ransomware viruses are most commonly distributed via using spam campaigns, illegal software cracking tools, illegitimate updates, and untrustworthy download channels. The term spam campaigns are used to describe a large scale operation in which scam emails are sent to the thousands. Such emails have infectious files or links for such files in various forms including archives, executables, PDF or Microsoft Office documents etc, if clicked -the users end up to the malware download. Trojans are malicious apps that are usually designed to download/install other malware. Cracking tools infect computers by supposedly bypassing activation key for paid software. Fake updaters exploit software bugs/flaws or directly download malware instead of providing updates. Untrustworthy downloading channels such as p2p networks, free file hosting sites and third party downloaders or installers spread malware by presenting it as legit software.

How to prevent malware infection?

Suspicious/irrelevant emails should not be opened, especially the ones having suspect/unknown senders’. Any attachments or links found on them certainly not to be opened as doing it may lead the malware injection. It is recommended you to update and activate programs with tools/functions provided by official software developers. It is paramount to use some reputable antivirus suite. This tool keeps the installed apps and OS up-to-date. Also, it will perform regular system scans and remove detected/potential threats.

Remove C1H Ransomware

Manual malware removal guide is provided below in step by step manner. Follow it so that you will not find any trouble during removal process. You can use some reputable antivirus tool to automatically remove C1H Ransomware from the system.

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Step 1: Remove C1H Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete C1H Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove C1H 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 C1H Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with C1H 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 C1H 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 C1H 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 C1H 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 C1H 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 C1H 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 C1H 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 C1H 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 C1H 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.