Remove .rooe file virus (File Restoration Methods)

Descriptive Information About .rooe file virus

The vicious malware term classified under ransomware category, .rooe file virus is actually a new strain derived from DJVU ransomware family. Alike all its prior versions, the .rooe file virus also use to encrypt and locks down files saved on computer and uses .rooe as file extension to append those affected files. The victims can easily identity encrypted data through changed file extensions, and even those data may turn to be inaccessible every time it’s attempted to launch those. If you are among victims whose files got affected by this virus, then you might be able to see a text file based ransom note on screen which is named as _readme.txt, and the file can be seen dropped on desktop as well as other affected directories too. For an instance, take a look through the message displayed by this ransom note:

ATTENTION!

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As explained in the ransom note powered by .rooe file virus, it simply mention that all files stored on computer such as photos, videos , documents, etc are now encrypted by ransomware. Since the threat uses a very strong encryption algorithm, those files can be restored or recovered only by using a valid decryption key. And surely, the victims are suggested to purchase the key and decryption tool from developers of .rooe file virus if they intend to restore their files back, and in order to do so, the victims are demanded to remit a ransom payment of around $980. Also, the ransom note explains that in case if victims contact the criminals within next 72 hours of encryption, then the users can avail a discount benefit of around 50% and the ransom fee will be deducted to $480.

While contacting the hackers, the ransom note mandates the users to include their personal user ID, a small sized file, through provided email address. Further, the hackers reply that mail with a decrypted file and claims that they can really restore all encrypted data on computer easily, but after the demanded ransom fee is paid. Although, the fact that victims can hardly restore their files easilyt without a valid decryption key owned by hackers, but paying such a hefty sum through demanded gateway (BTC wallet address) is completely risky and may lead victims to be scammed. Even the experts highly prohibit users to do such mistakes and recommend users to find some alternative solutions either to remove .rooe file virus from computers and restore the encrypted files with possible recovery measures.

Threat Summary

Name: .rooe file virus

Type: Ransomware, cryptovirus

Description: .rooe file virus is a new strain derived from DJVU ransowmare family which use to lock down almost all file types stored on computers, and enforce the victims to remit a hefty ransom fee in order to seek file restoration easily.

Distribution: Spam/junk email attachments, freeware or shareware downloads, visits to malicious websites, and many more.

Removal (File Restore): Check through the guidelines or methods included here either to remove .rooe file virus and restore your files back.

How .rooe file virus intrudes and should be tackled down?

As noticed in most of the instances, the term .rooe file virus mostly assail on targeted computers through deceptive measures or techniques. Some commonly used such measures are spam email campaigns, trojans, software download sources, software cracks or patches, fake software updaters, free and unreliable download channels, and so on. When the user somehow interacts with these online sources, a hidden malicious app gets secretly installed and activated inside computers. In specific term of ransomware intrusions, a trojan termed as payload dropper is inserted first on computers. Once this payload executes, it downloads and runs the ransomware along with all its files and exeucte it.

As a result, the ransomware runs in background to do start all its modules which encrypts the stored files, deploys a hefty ransom note on computer, and demands the victims to pay off the ransom fee. Well, if your personal files also got stuck with encryption related issues, then you might be considering how to restore those lost files. Well, if this is true, we suggest you to contact the hackers or criminals never, even not to consider of paying them their demands. Rather, what you should do is to find some measures as suggested under this article to remove .rooe file virus and its files completely. This allows prevention of further encryption, and you can easily try various file recovery measures to restore data. For more information, get through the guidelines section.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

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

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

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