Remove RegretLocker ransomware (Decrypt Files)

Simple process to delete RegretLocker ransomware

RegretLocker ransomware is another data encrypting malware from ransomware family. This dubious file encrypting malware was discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. It encrypts files and prevents users from accessing them. The encryption process makes it mandate for the users to use some unique key for their decryption. During encryption process, RegretLocker renames all affected files with “.mouse” extensions. After that, the ransomware creates a file titled HOW TO RESTORE FILES.TXT and placed into compromised folders.

According to the note, users need to follow some steps if they want their files back. Firstly, write an email to the ransomware developers on the provided email address. The email must include ID number. It can be attached some encrypted file whose size should not exceed more than 1mb and must not contain any valuable as well as personal information. As per the note, the ransomware developers will decrypt this attached file free of charge.

The developers will provide the file in decrypt form and also an instruction to purchase decryption software from them. The ransom note ends with warning which states victims not to decrypt the files manually or rename them otherwise the hope of data recovery will be deleted. In spite of all looks good, but you should not go with the payment option. It is very likely that cyber criminals will not provide the tool even if the payment is made.

Short summary

Name: RegretLocker ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Crypto-virus, File locking virus

Encrypted file extensions: .mouse  

Ransom note: HOW TO RESTORE FILES.TXT

Email ID: [email protected]

Distribution methods: spam email campaigns, harmful links and ads, peer to peer file sharing network such as eMule, torrent etc.

Short Description: Aims to render the files on the compromised computers by it to no longer be able to be opened in order to extort victims into paying ransom to get their files back.

Symptoms: Files cannot be opened and have the .mouse file extension. The ransomware drops a ransom note containing the extortionists’ message.

Removal and Data Recovery: Advised to immediately scan with powerful anti-malware tool. Once PC gets cleaned, use backup files for recovery. The other option is to use data recovery tool.

Infected attachments could cause the ransomware infection:

Phishing campaigns, shady emails, torrent sites or pirated pages deliver malicious code or direct malware without your knowledge. The email comes like other genuine emails appear (in the inbox section rather than spam). This is the reason of yours falling on the trick. Attractive subject content convinces users to open the notification. In most of the cases, infection does not occur when such emails are opened but when the interaction with links or attachments on them leads the malware infection and cause system damage.

Thus, you need to be careful. Here are the places where you should be required to pay close attention when you receive any email to prevent any malware infection:

• Suspicious senders
• Companies or services that you do not use
• Attached MS documents
• Enable the content button.

Possibility for data recovery:

This ransomware encrypts files by using some strong cipher algorithm and without using tools it is not possible to recover the files. The problem is that the key are stored on remote server that is controlled by hackers. Thus, paying ransom to them is not suggested. Regrettably, at present there is no any decryption software cyber researchers have made.

They are trying their best and soon they crack the ransomware, the official decryption software will be available soon for everyone. Meanwhile, you can try to decrypt your files using existing backup. Despite this, there are other possible ways as well that will help you to restore your files. However, before thinking of file recovery, we recommend you to remove RegretLocker ransomware from the PC as quickly as possible.

Text presented in RegretLocker ransomware’s text file:

Hello, friend.
All your files were encrypted.
If you want to restore them, please email us : [email protected]

 

Your hash:

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Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove RegretLocker ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete RegretLocker ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove RegretLocker 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 RegretLocker ransomware using “System Restore”

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