How to remove Peace ransomware and recover encrypted files

Complete guide for Peace ransomware removal

Peace ransomware is a rogue computer infection, detected as a ransomware. It is a part of VoidCrypt ransomware family. The credit for this discovery goes to Xiaopao. It is designed to encrypted stored files and then demands ransom payment for the decryption. During the encryption process, it appends the filename of the encrypted files by this pattern: original filename, victims’ ID number, email address belongs to the crooks behind it and .piece extension. For example, a file 1.jpg would appear something like “1.jpg.[[email protected]][5AH4CRT79BGYIXU].Peace.” Upon this, the ransomware launches a ransom note from “!INFO.HTA” file.

The ransom note states, to decrypt the encrypted files, the users require certain decryption tool that can be purchased only from crooks behind Peace ransomware. Further instructions on the ransom note provide how to establish contact to the people, how to purchase the decryption tools and so on. The ransom note does not disclose the price of the decryption tool. What it states is that the payment should be done in BItcoin form only. Those who are interested in purchasing the decryption tool can contact the crooks via [email protected]. There is a certain time (48 hours) mentioned in the ransom demanding note after which the price of the decryption tool would double of itself.

All these are just an attempt to make people pay the ransom fee as soon as possible. If you take our opinion, you should avoid contacting/paying to the crooks as these people often do not provide the decryption tool even if all their demands are met. So, if you pay, you will experience financial loss and will have all your files remain in the encrypted form. The best way to deal with such a case is to remove Peace ransomware and recover the files using existing backups. Volume Shadow Copies and Data recovery tools are other data recovery alternatives available for you – the complete user guide for using them are provided below the post in the data recovery section.

We recommend you perform Peace ransomware removal before attempting to recover the files using any of the stated methods. This is because, if malware stays in during the files recovery process, it will interfere and not let you recover the encrypted files. Also, till the malware present, there will be the risk of further files encryption and many other risks such as system damage, other malware injection and personal and sensitive data exposure. For Peace ransomware removal, we recommend you use some reputable antivirus tool that can find the malicious malware all associated components and remove them all with just one mouse click.

How did Peace ransomware intrude in?

Ransomware and other malicious malware are commonly distributed through Trojans, scam campaigns, untrustworthy downloading channels, fake software updates and illegal activation tools. Trojans are malicious malware that are often designed to cause chain infection. Spam campaigns are used to send spam emails in thousands. These letters contain infectious files or links for such files and dubious content. The message contents encourage people to click on the provided attachments/links, if done- the malware download/ installation process is triggered. Untrustworthy downloading channels such as p2p networks, free file hosting sites and third party downloaders or installers spread malware by presenting it as legit software. Fake software updaters exploit bugs/flaws of outdated software or directly download malware instead of providing updates. Illegal activation tools cause system infection by allegedly bypassing activation key for paid software.

How to prevent ransomware infection?

Download links and/or attachments in irrelevant emails that are sent from unknown senders should never be clicked on. Always use official websites and direct links for any software download. Similarly, use only official software developers’ tools/functions for any software update. Third party updaters/installers are often used to download/ install malware. In addition, using cracking tools for software activation is not a legal process.  For betterment, you should employ a reputable antivirus tool and keep this software up-to-date. Also, use this software for regular system scan and remove any detected threats.

Text presented in the ransom note displayed by Peace ransomware:

!!! 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]

Easy Peace ransomware removal

Below, you will find complete manual as well as automatic guide that helps you in removing Peace ransomware with ease. Also, several tips for data recovery are also mentioned below.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Peace ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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