How to remove Venus ransomware and restore files

Easy tips to delete Venus ransomware and retrieve data

S!Ri discovered Venus ransomware is a ransomware-type infection that is designed to encrypt data and demand ransom payment for the decryption. In other words, this malicious program locks files, rendering them inaccessible for users. Afterwards, the victims are asked to pay- to unlock these files. During the files encryption process, the ransomware appends the filenames of each of the encrypted files with .venus extension. For example, a file 1.jpg would become something like 1.jpg.venus, 2.jpg become 2.jpg.venus, 3.jpg become 3.jpg.venus and so on. Once this process is complete, a ransom note with the name README.txt file is created. Additionally, the ransomware changes the desktop’s wallpaper.

The README.txt file and desktop wallpaper contain identical ransom demanding message. They inform the victims that their files have been encrypted. To restore them, they are instructed to contact with the crooks behind Venus ransomware. Unfortunately, in major cases with system infection with ransomware infections, without the crooks’ interference- the decryption is impossible. It might be when the malicious malware is still in development stage or has some bug/flaw in them. Whatever be the case, it is highly not recommended to pay/ contact to the crooks under any circumstances. Since, despite paying, the victims receive no decryption tool – they suffer financial loss and their files remain encrypted.

Removing Venus ransomware from the system is necessary to prevent further files encryption. It is crucial to avoid system damages as well. Below the post, you will find complete ransomware removal guide. Follow the instruction so that you can easily perform the removal process. This process, however, does not decrypt the already encrypted files. To recover these data, you can use the existing backups. Other data recovery options are Volume Shadow Copies and third party data recovery tool – below the post, in the data recovery section, you will find complete guide how to use these data recovery options to get back the files in the original accessible condition.

How did Venus ransomware infiltrate my system?

Ransomware and other malicious malware are often distributed through spam campaigns – mass scale operations during which thousands of spam emails are designed and delivered. These letters contain infectious files or links for such files as attachments. The malicious files could be in any formats including archives, executables, Microsoft Office documents, PDFs, JavaScript and so on. When these files are executed, run or otherwise opened- the malware download/ installation process is triggered. Malicious programs can be disguised as or bundled with regular software and then spread through untrustworthy download channels like p2p networks, free file hosting sites and third party downloaders/ installers. Illegal activation tools and fake updaters are prime example of that. They cause infection by supposedly bypassing activation keys for paid software or by supposedly updating any outdated software installed on system.

Text presented in Venus ransomware‘s text file (“README.txt”):

All your files has been encrypted

 To take info, write ro email [email protected] or  and put this key:

Text presented on the wallpaper:

All your files has been encrypted

write ro email [email protected] or

README file

How to prevent ransomware infection?

Irrelevant and suspicious senders’ emails should never be opened, especially the provided attachment files and links in them. It is recommended to use only official websites and direct links for any software download. Furthermore, all programs must have to be activated/ updated using the tools/ functions by legit developers. To ensure the device integrity and personal safety, have a reputable antivirus tool installed and kept updated. Also, use this tool for regular system scans and to remove any detected threats and issues. If computer has already infected with Venus ransomware, we recommend you use some reputable antivirus tool to remove it from the system.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Venus ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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