How to remove OVO Ransomware & Retrieve data

Easy methods to delete OVO Ransomware

Threat summary

Name: OVO Ransomware

Extension used: .OVO (files are also appended with unique ID and cyber criminals email address)

Ransom demanding note: FILES ENCRYPTED.txt and pop-up window

Type: File locking virus, Ransomware, Cryptovirus

Short Description: The ransomware modifies the documents on the attacked device through encryption and asks for the ransom to be paid by the victim supposedly to recovery them.

Distribution methods: Infected email attachments, bundles of freeware programs, porn or torrent sites, cracked software, p2p file sharing and many more.

Removal: Use Spyhunter to remove OVO Ransomware soon from the machine or go through given below step by step removal instructions.

OVO Ransomware is ransomware type virus that is designed to encrypt files and demands ransom payment for their alleged recovery. This data encrypting malware belongs to Dharma ransomware family. This virus enters into the PC secretly via various intrusive methods. Once infiltrated, first of all it will deeply scan the hard drive and start to encrypt all types of files including text, pictures, documents, apps and so on one by one with the help of AES and RSA encryption algorithm.

After completing encryption process, all affected files are renamed by adding “.OVO” extension. After that, OVO Ransomware sends ransom note FILES ENCRYPTED.txt on the system screen that contains a scaring ransom message which inform victims about the ransomware attack and explanation to recover files. It also displays a pop-up window. This message states that your all kinds of system files are encrypted and it is impossible to restore them without using a decryption tool.

In order to restore all data victims must contact the cyber-criminal via the provided email address which instruct user how to recover files. Users are also told to use secondary email address if they do not receive response from the criminals within 12 hours. Users are warned not to rename the compromised files or try to decrypt them with third party tools or software as it may results in permanent data loss.

Tips to recover files from OVO Ransomware:

• First of all, users are advised not to pay money to the cyber criminals at any cost.
• Secondly, delete OVO Ransomware from the PC to prevent from further encryptions.
• After that, try to recover files from a backup (if one was created before to the infection and placed in some separate locations.
• If backups are not found, use third party data recovery software or tool.

How did ransomware intrude in my computer?

Ransomware and other malware are mostly distributed using scam campaigns, trojans, fake software updater’s/cracks and untrustworthy software download sources. Cyber criminals use scam campaigns to send tons of deceptive emails containing malicious attachments such as files and links. Users who open such attachments lead the installation of some other malicious malware. Trojans are malicious applications that cause install of other additional malware. Fake software updater’s/cracks infect system by supposedly updating/activating software.

Text presented in OVO 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 –
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.

Text presented in this file:

all your data has been locked us
You want to return?
write email [email protected] or [email protected] 

Remove OVO Ransomware

Manual malware removal threat might be lengthy and complicated as well also requires advanced computer skills to perform malware removal process. If you have much knowledge about PC then you can go through it. Otherwise, users are recommended to use some reliable antivirus removal tool that has the ability to remove OVO Ransomware completely and safely from the system.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete OVO Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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