How To Remove Removeme2020 Ransomware And Restore Infected Data

Tips To Delete Removeme2020 Ransomware From Computer

Removeme2020 Ransomware is a highly dangerous file-encoding virus that belongs to the family of GlobeImposter ransomware. It was first spotted by a malware researcher named Raby and is capable of encrypting all the files and data stored inside the compromised device. This perilous crypto-virus uses a very powerful encryption algorithm to lock your crucial data such as images, videos, audios, documents, presentation etc. and appends “.locker” extension with the name of each of them. After that, all the locked files become completely inaccessible and can only be opened by using a decryption tool that is kept on attackers’ server.

Once the encryption process is completed, Removeme2020 Ransomware leaves a ransom note “how_to_back_files.html” on the desktop and informs you about the unkind situation. The note also includes an email address in order to contact the attackers and get further details. Crooks state that to get the required decryption software and open the encoded data, you must pay them a sum of ransom. To prove that the decryption is possible, you are offered to decrypt a file for free. At the end of the note, criminals warn you that trying to decrypt the files via third-party software may cause permanent data loss.

Text Presented in The Ransom Note:

YOUR PERSONAL ID
–

ENGLISH
YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED!
ALL YOUR IMPORTANT DATA HAS BEEN ENCRYPTED.

To recover data you need decryptor.
To get the decryptor you should:
Send 1 test image or text file [email protected].
In the letter include your personal ID (look at the beginning of this document).

We will give you the decrypted file and assign the price for decryption all files
After we send you instruction how to pay for decrypt and after payment you will receive a decryptor and instructions We can decrypt one file in quality the evidence that we have the decoder.
Attention!

Only [email protected] decrypt your files
Do not trust anyone [email protected]
Reserv Email:[email protected]
Attempts to self-decrypting files will result in the loss of your data
Decoders other users are not compatible with your data, because each user’s unique encryption key

Should You Pay The Ransom?

Removeme2020 Ransomware doesn’t leave any option to you other than dealing with the hackers but still, we highly advise to not do so. Remember, the only motive of such attackers is to extort illicit revenues from the victimized users, you have absolutely no guarantee that they will decrypt your files even after taking the ransom. At many occasions, they provide rogue application to the victims in the name of decryption tool which only harms the device badly upon getting installed. Additionally, paying ransom to the criminals will only motivate them to do more attacks for further revenues. And hence, never make any sort of payment to the hackers under any circumstance and try to delete Removeme2020 Ransomware from the computer immediately. To recover the compromised data, use a genuine third-party program or a backup made on any external drive.

Other Malevolent Traits of Removeme2020 Ransomware:

This deadly crypto-threat changes the default registry settings by making spiteful entries in it which allows the virus to get automatically activated with each Window reboot. It messes with vital system files that are essential for smooth computer functioning and prevents many installed apps as well as drivers from working in an appropriate manner. Aside from encrypting your essential data, Removeme2020 Ransomware also creates tons of junk files in the hard drive of your PC which consume enormous amount of memory resources and drags down the overall computer performance severely. Due to this, machine starts responding in a very slow manner and takes more than usual time to complete any task.

Threat Summary

Name- Removeme2020 Ransomware

Type- Ransomware, Crypto-virus

Extension- “.locker”

Ransom note- “how_to_back_files.html”

Description- Hazardous crypto-malware that encrypt users’ crucial files and then ask them to pay off for the decryption key.

Symptoms- All of your important files and data are locked and can’t be opened without using a private key.

Distribution-Spam email campaigns, Executable files etc.

Damage- Causes permanent data loss and can also drop other pernicious infections onto the compromised device.

Removal- Manual and automatic guidelines as provided under this article

How Does This Ransomware Enter Your Computer:

Such types of crypto-viruses intrude the targeted device though various deceptive techniques such as spam email campaigns, fake software updaters, Trojans, questionable download sources, unofficial software activation tools etc. The most common method used by hackers to distribute ransomware programs is by sending emails that contain malicious attachments. Crooks generally attach MS office, exe files, PDF documents, and JavaScript files. Once you open the attachment, those malevolent files install some perilous application. And therefore, it is necessary to stay away from suspicious mails coming from unknown source. You never know what they are containing. But at the moment, just take a quick action and remove Removeme2020 Ransomware from the machine by following the effective removal steps given below.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove Removeme2020 Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete Removeme2020 Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Removeme2020 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 Removeme2020 Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with Removeme2020 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 Removeme2020 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 Removeme2020 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 Removeme2020 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 Removeme2020 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 Removeme2020 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 Removeme2020 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 Removeme2020 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 Removeme2020 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.