Remove R2block Ransomware from computer [+ Recover Files]

Simple steps to delete R2block Ransomware

R2block Ransomware encrypts all stored data with the following extension .pptx, .vob, .mp3, .mp4, .jpeg and many more. The encrypted file will receive “.r2block” extension. Immediately after that, the stored files become useless. The threat encrypts the file by using some advanced cryptographic algorithm which allows its developers to create a unique password for the files to be decoded.

Soon after that, it changes victim’s desktop wallpaper, create the image file in all folders that contains encrypted files and displays a pop-up window. This dubious ransomware was discovered by xiaopao. It often instruct users to contact the ransomware developers in order to receive details like price of decryption software, how to pay for it and so on.

Once contacted, victims are asked to pay money in form of Bitcoin cryptocurrency. Despite this, users are also alerted not to rename encrypted files using third party tools as it might results into permanent data loss are well as price of decryption key will be doubled according to its original price. Victims are also asked to send some encrypted files for free decryption test.

For all these reasons, users are highly advised not to trust on the cyber criminals behind R2block Ransomware. Victims who trust on them often get scammed. The main problem is that in most cases they are the only ones who have the right decryption key. In order to prevent ransomware type programs from causing further encryptions, users are advised to uninstall them immediately from the PC.

How to retrieve the files?

First of all, you should remove R2block Ransomware from the system. If this malware stays in your PC for long time then it will re-encrypt the remaining files. What’s more, it can gather the personal and other sensitive details. Thus, you should remove this malware as soon as possible. As far as retrieving files is concerned, you should rely on any existing backup that you made earlier to restore the files. There is no any decryption software is available for this ransomware. Once the ransomware is decoded, the free decryption software is available for you to recover all your files.

Distribution of R2block Ransomware:

Hackers behind this use collective of numerous different tricks to achieve their goals. They most commonly use spam emails with malicious attachments to drop this infection directly into your computer through mailbox. They also embed this nasty virus to bundled freeware or shareware programs that user download most of the time from unreliable websites. Your PC could also get infected by this virus when you visit malicious websites, porn or torrent sites or share files on unsafe networks. So, users are advised to be very cautious while performing any kind of online activities.

Remove R2block Ransomware

Complete removal instructions have been described below under this article in step by step manner. Follow it so that you will not find any trouble while performing virus removal process. Despite this, you can use reliable antivirus removal tool that has the ability to remove R2block Ransomware completely and safely from the infected machine to keep them harmless and secured.

Short description

Name: R2block Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus, File locking virus

Short Description: The ransomware encrypts files on your computer machine and demands a ransom to be paid to allegedly recover them.

Symptoms: The ransomware will encrypt your files with the help of the AES and RSA encryption algorithms. All locked files will have the .r2block extension appended to them.

Distribution Method: Spam Emails, Email Attachments, harmful links, suspicious websites, bundled freeware programs and many more.

Ransom demanding message: desktop wallpaper, pop-up window  

Files extension: .r2block

Damage: All files are encrypted and cannot be opened without paying a ransom. Additional password stealing Trojans and malware infections can be installed together with a ransomware infection.

Removal: Both manual as well as automatic removal guidelines have been described below under this article.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove R2block Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete R2block Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove R2block 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 R2block Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with R2block 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 R2block 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 R2block 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 R2block 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 R2block 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 R2block 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 R2block 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 R2block 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 R2block 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.