How to remove Zqqw Ransomware and recover files

Complete tips to delete Zqqw Ransomware and restore data

Zqqw Ransomware is a malware that mainly targets Windows OSs having lack of adequate protection. The ransomware operates by encrypting stored files and then demanding ransom note for the files decryption. Like other DJVU variants, it can be distributed through file-sharing platforms, especially torrent websites. If your system is infected with this virus, you might probably have downloaded a software crack, pirated software or something similar from high risk websites.

To figure out if your device is infected with Zqqw Ransomware malware, you should see your files such as documents, pictures, archives and etc. if they are locked and their filenames are appended with the .zqqw extension, these are encoded by this ransomware. Keep this in mind that their content is not changed. So, by using specific decryption software, you will be able to use them.

The crooks behind the infection try to convince you that the only way to recover the files is to purchase the decryption software from them. In some cases, it might be true, but forwarding ransom payment ($980 in bitcoin) would motivate them to increase their activities. Also, there is no guarantee that the victims will receive the decryption tool once they submit the payment. There are alternative available for you for the files recovery (we’ve provided this instruction along with the Zqqw Ransomware removal tips below the post), and so paying ransom is also not necessary.

 Don’t believe a single world in the _readme.txt ransom note. The crooks may scare you within into sending them money. They might push you into doing that by offering 50% discount on the ransom size. Also, they might threaten that the files will be deleted if any third party tools are used and/or the files are altered in any way. Here is the full text presented in _readme.txt text file:

ATTENTION!

Don’t worry, you can return all your files!

All your files like pictures, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.

The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.

This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.

What guarantees you have?

You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.

But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.

You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:

hxxps://we.tl/t-9CYW99VhUR

Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.

Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that’s price for you is $490.

Please note that you’ll never restore your data without payment.

Check your e-mail “Spam” or “Junk” folder if you don’t get answer more than 6 hours.

To get this software you need write on our e-mail:

[email protected]

Reserve e-mail address to contact us:

[email protected]

Your personal ID:

 Now, it depends on you how you react to this situation. It can’t be reiterated too much that we advise you not to succumb to the crooks demand. Instead, remove Zqqw Ransomware from the system and recover the files using the alternatives provided below the post. All possible data recovery options, including Shadow Volume Copies and data recovery are provided in stepwise manner. But, you can skip the data recovery instructions if you have backups of the encrypted files available.

Ways to prevent ransomware infections

Most often, ransomware viruses infiltrate systems through spam emails, untrustworthy downloading channels (such as p2p networks, free file hosting sites and third party downloaders/installers), cracking tools and fake software updates. Scam campaigns are used to send spam emails containing infectious files or links of such files in them. These files can be in any formats including Microsoft Office documents and PDF, Archives, JavaScript, executables and so on, if clicked- the malware download/ installation is triggered. So, by the next time, you should analyze each attachment and click it only when you assure that it does not contain any malicious codes in it.

Untrustworthy downloading channels spread malware by presenting it as legit software. Two things important in avoiding malware intrusion when downloading any new software; firstly, you should take care of the sources you are using for software download – rely only on official and verified sources. Secondly, you should be careful enough during installation. Since legit source can promote PUAs in addition (that cause chain of infections and inject ransomware and similar viruses), you should better choose Custom/Advanced option to take control over the incoming apps. Similarly, use only official software developers’ tools/ functions for any software update/ activation as well.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Zqqw Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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