How to remove Crypter ransomware and recover encrypted files

Complete tips to delete Crypter ransomware and decrypt data

Crypter ransomware is malware from VoidCrypt ransomware family. The malware is designed to encrypt all stored files and then demand ransom payment for the decryption. During encryption process, it appends the filenames of the encrypted files with .crypter extension. For example, a file 1.jpg would appear something similar to 1.jpg.crypter, 2.jpg to 2.jpg.crypter and so on. After that, the ransomware drops “!INFO.HTA” that contains a ransom demanding message for how to allegedly recover the encrypted files.

The ransom demanding message in the pop-up informs the users about the files encryption which is done using a strong cryptographic algorithm. To recover these data, the note states the decryption tool is must. As per the message, the crooks are the only people who have the right decryption tool. The price of the tool is not mentioned in the ransom message. It states the users need to establish a contact to them via the provided email address to get further instructions. There is a time limit of 48 hours given to the users to establish to contact to avoid addition in the price of the decryption tool.

Payments are usually asked in bitcon or other digital cryptocurrencies so that the transactions can’t be traced. Before the payment, free decryption service is offered. Do not fall for it – it is not more than a scam. It is just a trick to make people transfer the demanded sum. Once payment is received, the crooks will disappear leaving the victims without their files. So, better if you avoid paying/ contacting the crooks and think of some alternatives for the files recovery.

We suggest you firstly think of removing Crypter ransomware from the system. This is the first and important step before stepping to recover the files. This is because if the malware present inside during the process of files encryption, you will get interference. The malware may corrupt the tool you are using for the files recovery and hence delete the last option for the getting access to the files. You can remove Crypter ransomware easily by using some professional antivirus tool – check our ransomware removal guide provided below the post. Next to this, you can recover the files using the above stated options:

• Existing backups – if you have any existing backup, you have nothing to look back. After the ransomware removal, you are free to use this backup to restore the files.
• Volume Shadow Copies – if you have no backup option available, this is another free data recovery option for you. Shadow Copies are automatically created by OS, available for short time. Check the guide below the post in the data recovery section for the complete guide to recover the files using shadow copies.
• Data recovery tools – Shadow Copies might even be deleted by Crypter ransomware by running PowerShelll commands or similar commands. In this case, you left with the option to use Data recovery tools. Both paid/ free tools are available in the market claiming to provide access to damaged, locked, deleted, altered and missing files to the system.

How did Crypter ransomware infiltrate my system?

Ransomware and other malicious malware are often distributed using a variety of techniques and methods. These programs can be disguised as and/or bundled with regular software. Various untrustworthy downloading channels such as p2p networks, free file hosting sites and third party downloaders/ installers act as source for it. Illegal activation tools and fake software updaters are the prime example of malware- proliferating content. Cracking tools cause system infection instead of activating licensed software. Fake software updating tools infect systems by exploiting bugs/ flaws of outdated software or by direct downloading malware instead of providing updates.

Scam campaigns are also employed in malware distribution. The campaigns refer large scale operations during which thousands of spam emails are designed and delivered. These letters are presented as official, important, urgent and similar. They contain download links of infectious files or links for such files are attached to the emails. The virulent files can be in any forms, such as PDF and Microsoft Office Documents, Archives, Executables, JavaScript and so on. When these files are executed, run or otherwise opened- the malware download/ installation process is triggered.

Full text presented in Crypter ransomware’s created ransom note:

!!! Your Files Has Been Encrypted !!!

♦ your files has been locked with highest secure cryptography algorithm♦

♦ there is no way to decrypt your files without paying and buying Decryption tool♦

♦ but after 48 hour decryption price will be double♦

♦ you can send some little files for decryption test♦

♦ test file should not contain valuable data♦

♦ after payment you will get decryption tool ( payment Should be with Bitcoin)♦

♦ so if you want your files dont be shy feel free to contact us and do an agreement on price♦

♦ !!! or Delete you files if you dont need them !!!♦

Your ID :-

our Email :[email protected]

In Case Of No Answer :[email protected]

How to prevent ransomware infection?

It is important not to open any suspicious and irrelevant emails, especially any attachments or website links presented in them. Use only official websites and direct links for any software download. Additionally, all programs should always be updated/ activated using the tools/ functions provided from official software developers only. To ensure the device integrity and personal safety, it is paramount to have a reputable antivirus tool installed and kept updated. Also, this software has to be used for regular system scans and to delete any detected threats and issues.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Crypter ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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