Remove Adr ransomware And Decrypt Locked Files

Simple Steps To Delete Adr ransomware

Adr ransomware is a highly destructive crypto-malware that encrypts users’ essential files and then demands a ransom in exchange for the decryption tool. Ransomware programs work on the same principles- first enter the devices secretly, then lock all the targeted files and finally, asks victims to pay off in order to regain access to those data. During the encryption process, it also changes the names of the compromised files with a random sequence of characters and also appends “.adr” extension with each of them. This nasty piece of software can encode almost all types of files including videos, audios, pictures, documents etc. and make them completely inaccessible.

Depth Analysis of Adr ransomware:

Once the encryption process is completed, Adr ransomware leaves a ransom note named “DesktopDECRYPT_ME.TXT” in the C:\Users\[Username] folder and informs victims about the unkind situation. Within the note, the affected people are urged to open a ransom note titled “DECRYPT_ME.TXT” that is put on the infected systems’ desktop. This indicates that the malware is not able to function as it should be. The text in the note is very short and uninformative. The creators of this hazardous threat only mention that all victims’ files are locked and the only way to restore them is to purchase decryption tool from them. For further details, victims have to contact the criminals via [email protected] email address.

Should You Deal With The Hackers?

Unfortunately, there is no any method to open the locked files other than using the appropriate decryption tool. But still, security experts strongly recommend not fulfilling criminals’ demands as they will never provide you the required software even after taking the extortion. There are multiple instances when hackers just ignored the victims once the ransom is paid or delivered dubious application in the name of decryption tool. Moreover, paying ransom to cyber crooks will only urge them to create and distribute more such viruses for future profits. So, never consider making any sort of payment to the crooks no matter what situation is.

What Should The Victims Do?

If you are a victimized user, the first thing you should do here is to perform Adr ransomware removal from the work-station immediately. As far as restoring the compromised data is concerned, you should use Shadow Volume Copies (temporary backup made by OS). However, these file-encoding viruses often tend to erase the Volume Shadows of the infected files. So, in this case you should use alternative methods such as a recently made backup or an effective file-recovery application.

Threat Specification

Name: Adr ransomware

Type: Ransomware, File-encrypting malware, Crypto-virus

Short Description: Hazardous malware that locks users’ important files and then asks them to pay the attackers a sum of ransom to get the decryption software/key.

Extension:  “.adr”

Ransom Demanding Notes: DesktopDECRYPT_ME.TXT

Attackers’ contact: [email protected]

Symptoms: Locked data become inaccessible and useless stored inside the infected PCs, previous functional data now have different extension, A ransom demanding message is left on desktop. Users are asked to pay an amount of ransom to unlock their encrypted files.

Distribution methods: Spam emails, peer to peer network sharing, unofficial activation and updating tools.

Damage: All files are encrypted and cannot be accessed without paying ransom, Additional password stealing Trojans and malware infections can be installed along with ransomware infections and other malware.

Removal: To remove this virus from the system, we advise you to use a reliable anti-malware tool. Once malware gets removed, you can recover your files by using existing backup or data-recovery software.

Ways To Spread Adr ransomware:

File-encrypting viruses are most often spread via malspam campaign and torrent websites. They are generally disguised as basically any file type- Microsoft Office files, ZIP/RAR archives and so on. However, these mails often contain hyperlinks to malicious websites which when clicked, automatically download payload files of the malware onto the work-station and infection begins. Same thing happens as soon as the recipients open or download malicious spam email attachments.

And therefore, PC users should be aware of these threats and be careful when downloading or opening files. Moreover, whenever they receive an email from unknown address, they should never open them or download their attachment without scanning them first with reliable anti-malware software. But at the moment, you must remove Adr ransomware from the computer as early as possible.

Text Presented In The Ransom Note:

Dear YOU

If You are reading this message

ALL YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED

FILES CANNOT BE DECRYPTED WITHOUT OUR DECRYPTION SERVICE

Contact Us with the Encryption file  ‘DECRYPT_ME.TXT’ On YOUR DESKTOP

LETS TALK BUSSINESS AT [email protected]

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Adr ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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