Remove C-VIR Ransomware (File Recovery Guide)

Learn Detailed Measures To Remove C-VIR Ransomware & Restore Files

Researhcers have discovered C-VIR Ransomware as a new ransomware which is discovered by Jakub Kroustek. According to him, this malware is another new strain of Dharma Ransomware that puts your file encrypted and blocks you to access them unless you pay its creators the demanded ransom amount. After the encryption of all targeted files on Windows, the malware appends those file extensions to appear .C-VIR which simply indicates access those files will throw a scary ransom note on screen. Every time the user attempts to access those files on computer, the ransomware throws a ransom note on screen stating details about C-VIR Ransomware and how users should decrypt their files after paying ransom fee and receiving the decryption key. In specific case of this malware, the ransom note is dropped on desktop, and is named as FILEs ENCRYPTED.txt that displays the following message on screen:

YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED

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

If you want to restore them, follow this link:email [email protected] YOUR ID 1E857D00

If you have not been answered via the link within 12 hours, write to us by e-mail:[email protected]

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.

Through this ransom note, the victims are actually instructed to purchase a tool through which the victims can decrypt their files. In order to get those, the users are urged to write an email to [email protected] and mention the assigned unique ID. Further, the ransom note warns users to try not renaming encryted files or tamper with them through third party decryption software. Such actions can lead to severe data loss, even the criminals in such instances may help to help in files’ recovery. Means, the ransom note just states that victims can restore their files only by taking help of hackers, and none other measures can help them.

When it comes to hacker’s end, the victims are then demanded to remit a specified ransom fee to criminals so as they can send back the valid decryption key and tool to users. The victims require to send the ransom fee first and make criminals confirm if the payment is successfully received. Although, all these processes may seem somehow not enough typical, still the demanded ransom fee is very high. Also, the experts prohibit users to pay the sum as remitting such payment still not guarantees to successful file recovery, so they need to find some alternative measures through which this task can be accomplished.

Technical Specifications

Name: C-VIR Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, cryptovirus

Description: C-VIR Ransomware is another malicious ransomware strain that is derived from Dharma ransomware, and lock down all files stored on computer to demand users to remit a hefty ransom fee to seek their files restored.

Distribution: Malicious files embedded with payload dropper, spam/junk email attachments, and many more.

Removal (File Recovery): For detailed information about file’s recovery and removal of C-VIR Ransomware , get through the guidelines section included under this article

How C-VIR Ransomware spreads and impacts a computer? Ways How To Remove C-VIR Ransomware?

In technical terms, the vicious online means like C-VIR Ransomware mostly infects and intrudes a computer through a payload dropper. This kind of apps are first spread by its malware creators on global network, and once the file is somehow installed, it activates C-VIR Ransomware on targeted computers. So, the payload mostly distributed by cyber criminals using social media and other free of cost file sharing networks or services which appears helpful to users in prior. Further, some third party freebies and other online resources can also be bundled or embedded with malware codes that usually promoted over web as well as helpful tools.

So, in case if a user somehow ends up to download and install these payload on their machine, the C-VIR Ransomware is activated after which it encrypts all stored files on computer and deploys a ransom note on computer with further instructions. Through this note, the extortionists enforce the victims to pay off ransom money to restore all infected files. Also, the ransom note describes to pay the sum through Bitcoins wallet which actually helps attackers to hide their identity. Since your computer is now infected by C-VIR Ransomware, you might be willing how to overcome caused issues or problems by this cryptovirus. We recommend you checking out all here included methods or steps either to remove C-VIR Ransomware manually or automatically. Once the malware removal process is completed, the victims can try restoring their files with various options they have, and are also described under this article.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove C-VIR Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete C-VIR Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove C-VIR 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 C-VIR Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with C-VIR 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 C-VIR 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 C-VIR 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 C-VIR 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 C-VIR 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 C-VIR 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 C-VIR 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 C-VIR 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 C-VIR 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.