How to remove .makop file virus

Tips for .makop file virus removal

Makop or otherwise called .makop file virus is a ransomware type infection that operates by encrypting stored files including images, audios, videos, documents, presentations and databases and demands payment for the decryption tools/software for making them usable once again. During the encryption process, the infected files will get .makop extension at the end of their filenames. For example, a file 1.jpg becomes 1.jpg.makop. Following to this, the ransomware drops readme-warning.txt on each folder containing encrypted files.

This file contains the ransom note. It informs the victims that their data have been encrypted. To recover them, they are asked to purchase decryption tools from the developers behind .makop file virus. To receive further instructions, they are asked to establish a contact to them via provided email address. Prior to paying, they are offered free decryption service- they can attach two encrypted files less than 1MB in size and must not contain any valuable information as a test that the decryption tool is really working. Following to payment, the users are promised to receive the tools that help them in getting the files back in the original accessible condition. The note ends with warnings, alerting the users that if they modify the encrypted files in any way or attempt to decrypt them with third party tools, they will lose them permanently. Here is the complete text presented on the ransom note created by .makop file virus:

::: Greetings :::

Little FAQ:

.1.

Q: Whats Happen?

A: Your files have been encrypted and now have the “makop” extension. The file structure was not damaged, we did everything possible so that this could not happen.

.2.

Q: How to recover files?

A: If you wish to decrypt your files you will need to pay in bitcoins.

.3.

Q: What about guarantees?

A: Its just a business. We absolutely do not care about you and your deals, except getting benefits. If we do not do our work and liabilities – nobody will cooperate with us. Its not in our interests.

To check the ability of returning files, you can send to us any 2 files with SIMPLE extensions(jpg,xls,doc, etc… not databases!) and low sizes(max 1 mb), we will decrypt them and send back to you. That is our guarantee.

.4.

Q: How to contact with you?

A: You can write us to our mailbox: [email protected]

.5.

Q: How will the decryption process proceed after payment?

A: After payment we will send to you our scanner-decoder program and detailed instructions for use. With this program you will be able to decrypt all your encrypted files.

.6.

Q: If I donít want to pay bad people like you?

A: If you will not cooperate with our service – for us, its does not matter. But you will lose your time and data, cause only we have the private key. In practice – time is much more valuable than money.

:::BEWARE:::

DON’T try to change encrypted files by yourself!

If you will try to use any third party software for restoring your data or antivirus solutions – please make a backup for all encrypted files!

We highly recommend ignore paying/contacting to the crooks and the ransom demanding instruction. The text message is dropped by the crooks for their own faith that is not good. They only attempt to trick the people into believing on them and spend their crucial money for the decryption tool that they. No matter, this tool is really working or not, you should stay away contacted/paying to them. If you pay, you will be scammed. These evil people will not be going to provide you the decryptor. Once the money is received, they will disappear leaving you without your files. The safest option is to remove .makop file virus and recover the files using existing backup.

The ransomware removal is necessary to prevent it from further files encryption. Its removal is also necessary to avoid more severe issues like other malicious malware injection, data stealing and the risk of system infection and files and crucial apps damages. For the removal, use some reputable antivirus tool or follow manual malware removal instruction provided below the post. Once the malware removal is done, you have the data recovery alternatives in the form of existing backup, Volume Shadow Copy and data recovery tools –the step by step guide to perform the recovery process is provided below the post in the data recovery section.

Suspicious email attachments – the main way to distribute ransomware executable

One of the most popular ways is spam email campaigns which trick novice people to open malicious attachments with the payload of the ransomware. If you want to protect your compute, carefully investigate the email that you receive and think about whether you expected such emails in the first place. It might be that you are being targeted by extortionists. In such a case, you should stay away from any attachments that might be added to the email and delete it immediately. Otherwise, the .makop file virus may sneak into your device. Better if, you use some reputable antivirus tool that prevents any malicious executables from being launched and provides adequate protection to the device.

Remove .makop file virus

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 .makop file virus from the device.

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

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

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

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