How to remove XCrypto Ransomware

Tips to recover files from XCrypto Ransomware

According to expert, it is a type of software that can encrypt data stored on user’s computer and keep it inaccessible until ransom is paid. It is discovered by team of remote hacker with the main target to make illegal money by blackmailing innocent users. It uses cryptographic algorithm AES and RSA as well as renames all the files by using original filename, cyber criminal’s email address, unique ID and “.XCrypto” extensions at the end of every file names and makes them totally useless.

When users try to open even single files then the ransom note “how to recover my files.hta” appear on the computer screen that demands ransom money. The created note states victims that all their files has been locked and to get back it in working condition you are advised to purchase decryption tool. Users must need to contact cyber criminals through the provided email address in order to get decryption key.  The price of such tool is not stated. It depends upon victims how fast they contact to the cyber criminals.

Before paying money users are offered free decryption test of 5 encrypted files by attaching them to the letters. The size of file is not more than 4MB as well as do not contain any valuable information. Further, users are advised to pay money within 48 hours otherwise all your file and data will be deleted permanently. Last but not the least, users are also alerted not to rename the files or try to decrypt them with third party decryption tool as it may lead to permanent data loss.

By going through above information it has been seen that decryption cannot be done without the help of cyber criminals. Regardless of their specific abilities, we recommend you please avoid paying extortion money to the cyber criminals. There is no any guarantee that after getting money they will provide you decryption key. There are high possibilities that your personal as well as financial details can also get hacked. So, we suggest you to remove XCrypto Ransomware as soon as possible from the system.

Text presented in XCrypto Ransomware’s pop-up window:

All your files have been encrypted!
All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail [email protected]
Write this ID in the title of your message –
In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to this e-mail:[email protected]
You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the tool that will decrypt all your files.
Free decryption as guarantee
Before paying you can send us up to 5 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 4Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.)
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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.

How to recover files from XCrypto Ransomware?

In order to get your files back in working condition, you are highly advised not to be panic and don’t pay money to the hackers to get decryption tool. There are no any tools available which can recover your encrypted files. Thus, there is only one way to recover files is to remove XCrypto Ransomware without any delay if detected at first time. After that you can easily restore your files by using backup (if available) or other data recovery tool.

How did ransomware intrude?

Ransomware infection comes secretly with outdated programs, vulnerable services, cracked software, unsecured networks and other torrent websites. However, the most common and effective method is spam email campaign. When crooks use this method they send spam emails containing malicious attachments and presenting it as legit and useful. Once enabled, it causes download/installation of malware. So, you need to be very careful while browsing internet, opening emails, playing online games and downloading/installing/updating software.

Remove XCrypto Ransomware

Manual malware removal guide is provided below in step by step manner. Follow it so that you will not find any trouble while performing virus removal process. You can also use reputable antivirus removal tool that can remove XCrypto Ransomware automatically from the machine.

Threat specification

Name: XCrypto Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Crypto Virus, Files locker

Encrypted Files Extension: .XCrypto

Ransom Demanding Message: how to recover my files.hta

Also known as: XCrypto virus

Cyber Criminal Contact: [email protected]

Description: It is a ransomware program that encrypts files, photos, videos and other important documents on the target system with unique key. If user wants to recover their files then they have to pay the ransom.

Symptoms: The XCrypto Ransomware will encrypt your files by appending the .XCrypto extension to them.

Distribution methods: spam emails and Email attachments, malicious ads, torrent file downloads, peer to peer file sharing networks, bundles of free software programs and so on.

Removal: In order to remove XCrypto Ransomware, we advised you to use reliable antivirus removal tool. After finishing removal process, you can restore your files using backup or other data recovery tool.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete XCrypto Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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