Remove .remk file virus (Encrypted File Recovery)

Step By Step Measures To Remove .remk file virus

.remk file virus is another new and nasty ransomware infection which is created to cheat innocent PC users and is technically a new strain derived from STOP/DJVU ransomware family. This perilous malware infection can easily manage to alter system security and will get installed on machine without any prior notice. As a result, the malware easily manage to lock down all your important files and such affected data can easily be seen appended with a new file extension that appears as .remk. Therefore, such affected filles will surely turn to be inaccessible to users in real time, and every time they try access those, a text file based ransom note will appear on screen with name _readme.txt. This ransom note or text file is basically dropped by ransomware on desktop, and describes users with follow message:

ATTENTION!

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So, the ransom message as mentioned above simply informs the victims that all their files are now encrypted by .remk file virus, and the sole possible measure to restore those files, is to purchase a valid decryption software/key from criminals who actually developed this ransomware. The price specified for the decryption tool is around 960 USD, however the victims are even promised to avail a 50 percent discount on ransom fee if they tend to contact hackers or criminals within next 72 hours of encryption. In such cases, the victims are asked to pay 480 USD through a prescribed Bitcoin wallet address. Further, the victims are also told to send the ransom fee remittance detail after the money is funded, through specified email ID, also the unique assigned ID and an encrypted file is asked to be sent to criminals through the mail.

Actually, the criminals require to confirm the payment first, after which they claim to provide users with the decryption software using which the files can be restored. However, the experts or security researchers never intend to support the criminals and suggests that the users should identify some other possible measures or guidelines to deal with the issues caused by this creepy ransomware strain. If your system also seems under impact of .remk file virus, we suggest you reading this article to learn how victims should tackle down the issue caused by this creepy ransomware.

Technical Specifications

Name: .remk file virus

Type: Ransomware, cryptovirus

Description: The malware term .remk file virus is completely a mischievous computer infection that encrypts files stored on computer using a strong encryption mechanism, and demands the victims to remit a specified ransom fee sooner, 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 .remk file virus, get through the guidelines section included under this article

How .remk file virus intrudes on computer and how it should be treated?

.remk file virus is really a very notorious piece of ransomware and it mostly sneak on targeted computers through tactical methods. The malware mostly get carried through bundled freeware or shareware programs, spam/junk email attachments, suspicious websites, and through many other tricks as well. Once installed on targeted computer, the malware blocks installed security apps like antivirus and firewall settings. As a result, the malware manage to start its malignant activities easily which is followed by encryption of all files stored on computer, alteration of file extensions, deployment of ransom note on targeted computers, and eruption of ransom message on screen frequently. Therefore, if you want not to face off such hectic situations on your machine, you should simply avoid visiting porn sites, downloading malicious files or programs, using file sharing networks, using infected USB drives, and many more.

However, in case if your computer is currently infected by .remk file virus, then you might require to remove all its associated files, processes, and leftovers completely. However, proceeding with recommended removal steps will only be an ideal solution to overcome hectic issues caused by .remk file virus. If you are looking for suggested measures to resolve the issues, then you must have to follow some possible measures to clear .remk file virus along with all its associated elements. To perceive this taks, you can check and follow the guidelines here included. Once the removal of .remk file virus is processed, the victims can restore their files using a lately created backup file, or through some other file recovery measures as well, as described in this article later.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

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

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

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