How to remove Clhmotjdxp ransomware and recover encrypted files

Complete Clhmotjdxp ransomware removal instruction

Clhmotjdxp ransomware is a data locking virus. It locks up all important documents and even databases so ransom can be demanded from you. The particular message that shows the instruction on ransom payment exchange is added to the system in a .txt file type named HOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.txt. It states, you need to contact to the crooks behind it via [email protected], [email protected] purchase the decryption tool retrieval and offer the test decryption. Negotiating to them is highly not recommended because you are in not control of what can happen to your files or the system is in their demands. So, you need to remove Clhmotjdxp ransomware instead of trusting of the decryption offer. In the guide, we will guide you some alternatives using which you can recover some of/ all encrypted files in the earlier accessible condition.

The ransom note for Clhmotjdxp ransomware states the possible option for the data recovery and lists out the contact information for the crooks behind it. Further, it states the contact is necessary to the unique decryption tool from them. Obviously, the decryption tool is not free -the crooks demand payment in Bitcoin. The amount of the payment is not disclosed, although it is usually in between $500 and $1500. Prior to the payment, the users are offered free decryption of up to three files as a test of the decryption capability. Here, the full text message of the HOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.txt file is shown for you:

Hello!

All your files are encrypted, write to me if you want to return your files – I can do it very quickly!

Contact me by email:

[email protected] or [email protected]

The subject line must contain an encryption extension or the name of your company!

Do not rename encrypted files, you may lose them forever.

You may be a victim of fraud. Free decryption as a guarantee.

Send us up to 3 files for free decryption.

The total file size should be no more than 1 MB! (not in the archive), and the files should not contain valuable information. (databases, backups, large Excel spreadsheets, etc.)

!!! Do not turn off or restart the NAS equipment. This will lead to data loss !!!

To contact us, we recommend that you create an email address at protonmail.com or tutanota.com

Because gmail and other public email programs can block our messages!

These people are not going to provide you the decryption tool even if you fulfill their demands. Thus, Paying to the crooks is just equivalent throwing money out of the window. Even, contacting these people is dangerous as there is common practice of spreading malware through spam message campaigns via the attachment file or website link in message content. So, just ignore the ransom note and rely system cleaning procedures and get rid of Clhmotjdxp ransomware infection before it causes other troubles related to system operational and performs possibly data stealing and other malware injection processes. There might be more options for data recovery in future, so you should create a backup of the encrypted data and save that for later use. You can remove Clhmotjdxp ransomware completely using our methods provided below the post. You can use some reputable antivirus tool designed to fight malware and ensure proper system security. Further, if you have existing backups, you can recover your files simply by using after the malware removal. For other data recovery options you can try at now, refer below the post under the data recovery section.

How did Clhmotjdxp ransomware intrude in?

Ransomware and other malicious malware are commonly distributed through Trojans, malspam campaigns, untrustworthy downloading channels, fake software updaters and unofficial activation tools. Trojans are malicious applications that are often designed to cause chain infection, i.e., to download/ install other malicious malware. Spam campaigns are used to send malicious emails having infectious files or links for such files in them, if clicked – they trigger system infection. Untrustworthy downloading channels like p2p networks, free file hosting sites and third party downloaders/ installers spread malware by presenting it as legit software. Fake software updaters exploit bugs/flaws of outdated software or directly download malware instead of providing updates. Unofficial activation tools infect system by supposedly bypassing activation keys for paid software.

How to prevent ransomware infection?

Software should always be downloaded from official websites and direct links only. None of the aforementioned sources should be used. Irrelevant emails received from unknown addresses and contain attachments should never be trusted. Installed software must be updated and activated through official software developers’ tools/functions. Third party downlloaders or installers are often designed to download/ install malware. For device integrity and user safety, it is also necessary to have a reputable antivirus tool installed and kept up-to-date. Also, such software must be used for regular system scan and to remove any detected threats.

Remove Clhmotjdxp ransomware easily

Clhmotjdxp ransomware removal is necessary to be done immediately or otherwise it may lead to the direct intrusion of some Trojan infection or other malicious malware on the already compromised device. Since the ransomware stores its files in various parts on the system, manual techniques for removal might be not easy. To remove it quicker, use some reputable antivirus tool that can run full system scan to find all potential threats and remove them from your computer.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove Clhmotjdxp ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete Clhmotjdxp ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Clhmotjdxp 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 Clhmotjdxp ransomware using “System Restore”

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