Remove AlbDecryptor Ransomware from PC [Data Recovery]

Easy steps to delete AlbDecryptor Ransomware

AlbDecryptor Ransomware is a file locking malware that was discovered by xiaopao. This ransomware encrypts all user’s data on the PC including photos, documents, music etc. and its specific extension .locked to every file. When the encryption is finished and the data on your system is encoded, the ransomware displays a ransom note in a pop-up window that contains payment and contact details.

The message present in the pop-up window asks victims if they are searching for their important data, they need to contact the cyber criminals behind the attack. The amount of ransom is $100 and victims are instructed to pay money to the provided BTC wallet address within one hour because after the given time ransomware will delete some files and repeat it every sixty minutes.

In other words, users are asked to pay money as soon as possible otherwise they lose files forever. The attackers behind AlbDecryptor Ransomware promises to provide decryption key after receiving money and contacted via the provided email addresses. Remember that paying the money does not guarantee that the encrypted files will be released. It only guarantees that cyber criminals receive money.

What victims can do?

Usually, users of ransomware attacks do not have lots of options the only things that they can do is to pay money to the criminals and hope that they will send decryption tool, restore their files from an existing backup and uninstall ransomware from the system (to prevent it from encrypting more files that it already has encrypted). From all these, the only viable solution to recover files is to restore them from a backup.

How did ransomware infect my system?

The most common distribution methods for ransomware and other malware are via spam campaigns, trojans, illegal activation tools, bogus updater’s and untrusted download channels. Trojans are malicious programs, some of which are capable of causing chain infections, which means download or install additional malware. Scam emails are sent by the thousand during mass large scale operations termed as spam campaigns. This mail has infectious file attached or linked inside. When such files are opened, the infection chain is initiated. Malware is often downloaded unintentionally from untrusted download sources such as peer to peer sharing networks, unofficial websites and other third-party installers.

How to avoid ransomware infections?

• Download all software only from official and trustworthy websites and via direct links.
• Avoid opening attachments present in irrelevant emails especially if received from unknown addresses.
• Other channels like unofficial websites, peer to peer networks, third party downloaders etc. should not be used.
• Always update installed programs properly using tools that are provided by their official developers.
• The most important thing keep system up-to-date and scan it with reputable antivirus software.

Remove AlbDecryptor Ransomware

Manual malware removal threat might be hectic and time-consuming as well as requires lots of time to detect and delete infection. This removal method also requires advanced computer knowledge. If you are novice users then we recommend running scan with reliable antivirus removal tool that has the capability to remove AlbDecryptor Ransomware and all this ransomware infection completely and safely from the computer.

Text in the ransom note (pop-up window):

AlbDecryptor

Ooops, your files have been encrypted !_

What Happened to My Computer?

All your important files , documents , photos, videos , databases and  projects are encrypted and locked
they are no longer acessible. Maybe you are busy looking for a way to recover your files , but do not
waste your time. Nobody can recover your files without our decryption key .
-Do not try to remove decryptor because this is the only way you can get files back .
-Do not try to kill Decryptor because you will get files deleted as punishment.
Every 60 minutes some of your files get deleted so you have no time .

Can I Recover My Files ?

Sure!
We guarantee that you can recover all your files safely and easily.
Firstly Send payment to the address below .
All you need is to send email to : your email With subject “Infected”
I will reply in few minutes and provide the decrypt key .

How Can I Pay?

Payment is accepted in bitcoin only .
For more information click “What is bitcoin” to the left.
You can buy bitcoin easly.
Step 1 : Go to www.localbitcoins[.]com .
Step 2 : Create an account .
Step 3 : Buy bitcoins  .
Step 4 : Send to address below .

After payment send us email for decryption key .

1 file will be deleted.
[View encrypted files]
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What Is Bitcoin?
Contact us : [email protected]

Decrypt key
[Decrypt Files]

Please, send at least $100 worth of Bitco
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Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete AlbDecryptor Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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