How To Remove .hlpp file virus (+ Decrypted Files)

Easy Steps To Restore Files from .hlpp file virus

.hlpp file virus is a highly dangerous Computer infection that can lock down the target System and encrypt all stored files. It is a data locker or file encrypting virus that falls in to the cryptomalware and Ransomware category. It was discovered and distributed by the team of malware hacker with the main intention to makes illegal money through blackmailing innocent users.

 What is .hlpp file virus?

.hlpp file virus is the latest crypto-malware infection that identified as a Ransomware infections. It is capable to inject all kind of Windows based Operating System. It silently gets installed into the system without any user’s knowledge. Once installed, it will encrypt all your files of the stored System. It uses a powerful encryption algorithm to unlock your data as well as makes them totally inaccessible by the appending “.hlpp” file extension. So that users are unable to open even single file as earlier.

After completed the encryption process, it leaves a ransom note “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” on the desktop screen which containing a scaring message that say all your files are encrypted by the strong  encryption algorithm and can only be unlocked by a private decryption key.  In order to receive decryption key victim have to established contact to the developer by the provided email Id [email protected] or [email protected]. The cost of the decryption key is not specified it is only depends on how fast victim will contact to the developer. The payment should be done in the form of bitcoins within 48 hours after contacted.  As a proof decryption is possible victim can send one file for free decryption which does not contain any valuable data and files. The file size should be less than 1 MB. At the end of ransom note they warned, if victim will attempt to restore data from third party recovery software then their data will delete permanently.

Text presented in Hlpp ransomware’s pop-up window:

YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED

Don’t worry,you can return all your files!

If you want to restore them, follow this link:email [email protected] YOUR ID 1E857D00

If you have not been answered via the link within 12 hours, write to us by e-mail:[email protected]

Attention!

Do not rename encrypted files.

Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.

Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.

 Do not pay ransom money:

Victims are highly advice do not pay ransom money because it is not guaranteed that you will get the decryption key after paying the ransom money. The nasty threat demands money through Bitcoin which do not traceable. You will not able to find the recipient after paying the ransom.  There are highly chance you can loss their files and money as well.

How To Restore Files without Paying Money:

As we know that paying money is too risky for the victim because there is no any proof victim can send decryption key after received money. There are highly probability that victim can lose their files and money as well. If you really want to restore data then you have to firstly and completely remove .hlpp file virus from the infected PC. After completed the removal process, you will easily restore your files by the using back-up . If back-up file is not available we are highly recommended use official and reputable recovery Software to recover your Files. I hope the below recovery Software will help you to restore data easily.

How .hlpp file virus gets installed into the System:

.hlpp file virus mostly gets installed into the System with the spam email attachments which consists malicious files and suspicious links. Once open any file and click on suspicious links might cause execution of malicious scripts which download and installed lots of infections. It also comes with freeware program which along with additional infected files which leads lots of infections. Updating System Software from unofficial site like as download.com, download32.com etc. Clicking on malicious links and visiting the suspicious site also might cause the infiltration of such types of infections.

How To Protect your System from .hlpp file virus:

Do not open any mail which received from unknown sender. It is highly important to check the grammatical error and spelling mistakes of the content body before opening them. If any file looks suspicious please avoid them to attachments. Use official site while downloading and installing freeware program. Read the terms and license agreement as well as don’t forget to select custom or advance options because these options prevent the installation of additional infected files and stop the installation process.

Threat Summary:

Name:  .hlpp file virus

Threat Type:      Ransomware, Crypto Virus, Files locker

Encrypted Files Extension:           .hlpp extension

Ransom Demanding Message    “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt”

Cyber Criminal Contact  [email protected] or [email protected].

Symptoms:         Cannot open files stored on your computer, previously functional files now have a different extension. A ransom demand message is displayed on your desktop

Distribution methods     Infected email attachments (macros), torrent websites, malicious ads.

Damage               All files are encrypted and cannot be opened without paying a ransom. Additional password-stealing Trojans and malware infections can be installed together with a Ransomware infection.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove .hlpp file virus through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete .hlpp file virus using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove .hlpp 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 .hlpp file virus using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with .hlpp file virus. 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 .hlpp 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 .hlpp 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 .hlpp 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 .hlpp 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 .hlpp 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 .hlpp 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 .hlpp 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 .hlpp 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.