Remove .DOP file virus and Recover Encrypted Files

Removal Instruction to delete .DOP file virus permanently

.DOP file virus is a very perilous data-encrypting malware and it belongs to the popular Dharma ransomware family. It was discovered by “dnwls0719”. Like all the other versions, this malware demands the victim to pay certain amount of money as ransom in exchange of the decryption key. The appearance of the locked file changes as it gets renamed with the pattern like original name, unique ID of the victim, email address of the cyber-criminals and .DOP extension at the end. For example, a file named as sample.jpg will get changed to “sample.jpg.id-1E9800D.[[email protected]].DOP”. Its ransom note is mentioned in a text file that is named as “FILESENCRYPTED.txt” and it pops-up on the screen when you try to access the encrypted files.

The ransom note has direct message that data of the users have been encrypted and they cannot be accessed without the decryption key. You are asked to contact the developer through the provided email ID. The letter should contain the unique victim ID so that developer could identify the victim. As their claim, if you don’t get respond from the primary email ID within 12 hours then you should use the second email address. Further, you are threatened to not use any other way to rename the file or use any tools as this will lead to permanent loss of data and files. It is true that without the decryption key, it is very difficult to access the locked files unless there are bugs or loopholes in the encryption process or the malware is still in the development phase.

However this doesn’t mean that you should contact the cyber-criminals for decryption key. In most cases, you will not receive the promised decryption tool or software even after making the full payment. The file remains encrypted and you will face further financial losses. Further, they may get remote access on your work-station and make unwanted modification in the PC settings.

Ransom Note Presented by .DOP file virus

“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.”

How to Recover Files Encrypted by .DOP file virus

The best and easiest way of file recovery is to use the backup files that you would have created in some external storage device prior to the ransom attack. The backup created in the same infected work-station will not work. However it is true that most of us don’t create backup files of our important data. So, in situation you should immediately check the “Shadow Volume Copies” which is the temporary backup files created by the OS for a short span of time. The powerful ransomware such as .DOP file virus can delete the “shadow volume copies” as well hence the last option left for you is to use a powerful data recovery tool. With the help of strong scanning algorithm and programming logics, you will be able to retrieve your inaccessible data.

How .DOP file virus does Gets inside the PC?

The ransomware attack is primarily executed through spam email attachments, software bundling, use of illegal cracked tools, fake software downloads or updates and so on. Trojan are used to create chain infection at a time. As a targeted victim, you will receive tons of emails in your inbox having suspicious attachments with them. As soon as you open them, the malware payloads get triggered. The attached files are primarily as PDF, executable, MS Office docs etc. so that user gets easily deceived. Untrusted peer-to-peer file networks such as torrents, eMule etc. also leads to severe malware attack through the backdoor.

It is important that you should not interact with anything that is irrelevant. While downloading any kind of application, be sure that the download source is genuine. Always choose advance or custom installation method so that you can deselect the unwanted additional hidden files.  Download the program that is only provided by the genuine developers. Don’t use any illegal activation or cracking tools. It is always better to use a powerful anti-malware tool in the work-station so that you can tackle with this kind of perilous ransomware in real-time.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove .DOP file virus through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete .DOP file virus using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove .DOP file virus 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 .DOP file virus using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with .DOP file virus. 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 .DOP file virus 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 .DOP file virus 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 .DOP file virus 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 .DOP file virus, 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 .DOP file virus.

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 .DOP file virus?

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 .DOP file virus 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 .DOP file virus 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.