Remove Lockerxxs Ransomware and decrypt locked files

Effective methods to delete Lockerxxs Ransomware

Lockerxxs Ransomware is huge risk ransomware virus that main aims to encrypt certain computer files. It belongs to xorist ransomware family. It uses AES cryptographic algorithm and appends .lockerxxs file extension to the filenames. Following after that, it displays pop-up window and creates a text file named HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt and drops it on victim’s desktop.

The created file states that victims need to purchase decryption tool (that costs $1500) that helps in the file decryption. The criminals put pressure on them and give mere 48 hours only, if on the given time the payment is not transferred, the extortionists threaten to completely deleting the files or the price of tools will be doubled.

This way, all the files including audios, videos, pictures, presentations, backups, databases and documents are all destroyed. There is no guarantee that the crooks will provide the tool if the payment is done. We recommend not taking risk. The safest way is to use any antivirus suite and remove Lockerxxs Ransomware from the system.

There is a full text on the ransom note:

All your personal FILES are now ENCRYPTED!

Don’t worry, you can get back all your files
I don’t want to lose your files too. If I want to do something nasty I would have wipe out all of your data
but that is not helping me. 🙂
So temporary all of your files are mine now until you pay the service cost of recovering them.
If yo want to recover them contact me at the emaill below, I’ll be more than happy to help you to get out of this situation.
You have got 48 hours exactly, before you lost your files forever.
Failing which, the price to recover double with every 48 hours passing!
Rest assured, all your files will be recovered once payment is received.

The Price to get all things back to normal : US$ 1500
My BTC Wallet : 1Mc9xe3mjaMLz99CUjao88s65X3ydVEZbX

Email : [email protected]

How to restore affected files without contacting hackers?

In simple words, we can say that you can use backup files to recover your encrypted files because paying money to cyber criminals does not provide positive results. In case, backup file are not available or has been deleted, you can use third party data recovery tool to restore all affected files. Both options will work only after the removal of Lockerxxs Ransomware because if this malware stays in your PC for long time then it can re-encrypt remaining files.

Ransomware distribution

There are a very few ransomware distribution sources. These include spam emails campaigns, untrustworthy software downloading channels, Trojans, fake software updating tools and unofficial software activator. The most dominating out of these methods is spam emails campaigns that rely on spam emails and their attachments. The virus payload is activated once the attachments present on them are opened that results in computer infection. Trojans are malicious applications that download and install other malicious malware.

Unofficial pages, free file hosting sites, third party downloader’s are example of unreliable download sources. They are used to distribute malware via malicious files by disguising them as legitimate. Users infect PC when they download and open those files. Fake software updating tools either install unwanted software instead of updates for the installed software or exploits flaws of outdated apps that is installed on victim’s computer. Unofficial activation tools infect machine by supposedly bypassing activation key for paid software.

How to avoid ransomware infections?

• Use verified/trustworthy sources for any software/files download
• Avoid using third party sites such as pornography, gambling and other such domains
• Do not open spam emails that looks suspicious or especially received from unknown addresses
• Always up-to-date the installed programs with tools provided by its developers
• Install reputable antivirus software and keep it updated to perform regular computer scan for viruses and other threats

Remove Lockerxxs Ransomware

To keep your PC safe and secure from other ransomware attacks you are recommended to delete Lockerxxs Ransomware virus as soon as possible from the infected computer. Some more removal instructions have been described below by using both manual and automatic process that will help you to remove dubious ransomware virus automatically from the infected device.

Short summary of Lockerxxs Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, File locking virus

Extension used: .lockerxxs

Ransom note: HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt

Ransom amount: $1500 in Bitcoins

Description: Destructive malware that aims to encrypt users’ crucial files and then ask them to pay off for the decryption key/tool.

Distribution methods: Spam emails, torrent websites, 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 can be installed together 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 PC gets cleaned, you can recover your files by using backup or data-recovery software.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Lockerxxs Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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