How to remove GhosTEncryptor Ransomware

Easy tips to delete GhosTEncryptor Ransomware

Here, the step by step GhosTEncryptor Ransomware removal guide is provided for you. All you need is to just read the article throughout. You will also get the information about how you can get the data back without the negotiation of the crooks behind it.

What is GhosTEncryptor Ransomware?

GhosTEncryptor Ransomware is yet another file locking virus. It infiltrates in silently into the device and encrypts all the data stored within. It adds its own extension to the end of the filenames and leave ransom note behind. It can do more than just encrypting the files and showing the ransom note. Researchers say, this malware, very initially, after the intrusion and before doing the main data encryption process, conducts various crucial changes to the settings that allow it to activate with each OS reboot. In other word, it gains the complete system persistence over the device. After this, it adds various malicious files and processes to the Task Manager that helps it into scanning the files for the encryption. Also, it connects the device to the hackers’ server remotely and thus creates the huge risk of data stealing and other malicious malware injection.

After completing all its activity, GhosTEncryptor Ransomware begins the data encryption process and encodes the files including images, audios, videos, documents, presentations etc with some strong cipher algorithms. These cipher algorithms allow the crooks to create unique key/code associated with each victim individually. They drop ransom note containing ransom payment instruction soon after the encryption process is completed. Through the ransom note, the crooks attempt make users believing that the only option they have is to use the decryption tool that they have, if they want the data back. However, you should never fall into the scam as through this you will end up into losing money. You should use some data recovery alternatives.

Threat Summary

Type:  Ramsomware, Cryptovirus, File locker

Extension use: .GhosTEncryptor

Symptoms: Files cannot be opened, the previously functional files appear with different extension name and a ransom note appear asking for ransom payment demands for the data decryption

Distribution: Spam emails, software cracks and updating tools

Removal: Use some reputable antivirus tool to automatically remove GhosTEncryptor Ransomware from the system

Files recovery: Use existing backup for the data restoration. If you do not have such tools, use data recovery tool provided below the post. Such tools are designed nowadays with special functionality added and so you can anticipate of the data recovery using them

Why ransom payment should not be done?

There are two main reasons why you should avoid paying ransom payment to the crooks. First one, if you pay, you invite the crooks do design various such malware and create the risk of getting infected with many more threats in future. The second and the most valid reason as an individual -/contacting the crooks create the risk of users getting scammed. These evil people might not provide the decryptor even if you fulfil all their demands. In other word, you might see that the crooks disappear leaving you without your files. Therefore, you should use some data recovery alternatives after the GhosTEncryptor Ransomware removal. The malware removal is necessary in order to prevent it from further files encryption and avoid various possible risks due to the infection.

How to get the files back?

The data recovery would be an easy task for you, if you have deleted the threat from the device, especially when you have any existing backups. However, not all users have such backup files. In such a case, where no any official decryption tool available to this ransomware, the only option left for you is to use data recovery tools. Nowadays, such tools are designed with special functionality added and so you can anticipate of the data recovery using them. You could have other data recovery options may available in the form of Volume Shadow Copy- an automate backup cloud created by OS for short time or any other- check the data recovery sections provided below the post.

How did ransomware infect my computer?

Ransomware viruses are most commonly distributed via using scam email campaigns, third party downloaders, P2p networks, free file hosting sites and other untrustworthy channels, fake updating tools and software cracks. In scam email campaigns, cyber criminals send various emails that contain attachments or web links, if opened- the attached/downloaded files infect computers with malware. Untrustworthy downloading channels download malware by presenting it as legit software. Fake software updaters infect systems by exploiting bugs, flaws of already installed outdated software or directly download malware instead of providing any software updates. Cracking tools infect the devices by supposedly providing activation for paid software.

How to protect yourself from ransomware infections?

Avoid opening any Irrelevant attachments or the emails having unknown senders’ addresses. Use only official websites and direct links for any software download/installation.  For any software updating/activation as well, it is recommended to use those functions or tools that are offered from official software developers.  At last but not the least, do not hesitate in investing money on any antivirus tool. Such tools prevent any malicious executables from being launched, check for updated required for the installed apps and software time to time, block malicious ads and phishing sites online and remove any malicious malware before their full control over the device.

Remove GhosTEncryptor Ransomware

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

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

Step 2: Delete GhosTEncryptor Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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