.Pec File Virus Ransomware Removal

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Welcome to our .Pec File Virus removal guide. The following instructions will aid you in removing the unwanted software from your PC for free.

If you have recently been greeted with a very disturbing notification, right on the desktop of your own computer, claiming that your most valuable files had been encrypted by a malicious ransomware virus called .Pec File Virus, then you have come to the right place. We have created this article and the removal guide below it with the intention of helping users like you, who have had the misfortune of coming face to face with one of the world’s worst malware types. Ransomware today is actually an enormous problem because of the damage that it is often capable of causing, but also because of how elusive the criminals behind it tend to be. This is arguably the fastest growing type of viruses out there, with millions of unique samples being released every year. Stay with us for these next few paragraphs in order to gain a better understanding of what exactly .Pec File Virus is and how you can deal with it.

How ransomware works and what makes it so dangerous

Once on your machine, the virus will begin to scan it for certain targeted file types. After this, it will typically make a list of all the data and proceed to begin creating encrypted copies of. The copies are absolutely identical, only because of the encryption no program will be able to access them without the necessary decryption key. And the decryption key is precisely what the hackers demand the ransom payment for. So, once this is done, the virus will then delete the original files and the victim user will be left only with the encrypted copies. At this point the ransom note will be generated and displayed, usually on the desktop of the infected computer.

Now, most times, this entire process will go completely unnoticed, which is one of the key components to this malware group’s insane success rate. Viruses like .Pec File Virus often even go under the radar of most security programs, because the encryption process isn’t something that’s seen as malicious activity. Much on the contrary, it is in fact a means of providing data protection and without it, all financial transactions that happen online will be insecure and visible to anyone willing to see them. New, more sophisticated antivirus programs are being developed now with features that would enable them to potentially detect encryption processes running on your computer, however, we’re still far from having genuine means of software protection against ransomware. In certain rare instances, users, who are well educated on how malware operates and what potential signs they can look for that would give a virus away, may be able to spot an infection on time and perhaps even intercept it. This would usually be a sudden slowdown in your machine’s performance, without any visible reason. Furthermore, if this seems suspicious enough, you can check your Task Manager to monitor the CPU time and RAM used by the different processes. If you happen to notice spikes in their usage, this could very well signalize an ongoing attack, at which point you will need to immediately shutdown your PC and contact a professional.

How to avoid future infections

Preventing a ransomware infection is always preferable to having to deal with the consequences of an attack. Therefore, it’s vital to know the typical distribution means of these viruses. First of all, be on the lookout for suspicious incoming messages in your email, on social media and other messaging platforms. These are still one of the most common methods for spreading viruses like .Pec File Virus. Keep an eye out for anything that may seem suspicious and don’t download any attached files or follow any links unless you are 100% positive that the email is genuine and from a trustworthy source. Furthermore, malvertisements have also proven to be among the most successful malware-distributing tools. And since they can literally be placed anywhere, in addition to which they look no different than any other online ad, we would recommend avoiding any kind of interaction with online ads in general.

We would also recommend frequently updating your OS and all the programs on it, including your security software (download if you don’t have one). Outdated software can often serve as a weak point, through which malware may enter. And as for removing .Pec File Virus and dealing with its aftermath, head down to the removal guide. It contains detailed instructions as to how to try and restore the encrypted data as well.

.Pec File Virus Ransomware Removal

 Here is what you need to do in order to remove a Ransomware virus from you computer.

I – Reveal Hidden files and folders and utilize the task manager

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1. Use the Folder Options in order to reveal the hidden files and folders on your PC. If you do not know how to do that, follow this link.
2. Open the Start Menu and in the search field type Task Manager.
   
3. Open the first result and in the Processes tab, carefully look through the list of Processes.
4. If you notice with the virus name or any other suspicious-looking or that seems to consume large amounts of memory, right-click on it and open its file location. Delete everything in there.
   

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• Make sure that the hidden files and folders on your PC are visible, else you might not be able to see everything.

5. Go back to the Task Manager and end the shady process.

II – Boot to Safe Mode

• Boot your PC into Safe Mode. If you do not know how to do it, use this guide/linked/.

III – Identify the threat

1. Go to the ID Ransomware website. Here is a direct link.
2. Follow there in order to identify the specific virus you are dealing with.

IV – Decrypt your files

1. Once you have identified the virus that has encrypted your files, you must acquire the respective tool to unlock your data.
2. Open your browser and search for how to decrypt ransomware, look for the name of the one that has infected your system.
3. With any luck, you’d be able to find a decryptor tool for your ransomware. If that doesn’t happen try Step V as a last ditch effort to save your files.

V – Use Recuva to restore files deleted by the virus

1. Download the Recuva tool. This will help you restore your original files so that you won’t need to actually decrypt the locked ones.
2. Once you’ve downloaded the program, open it and select Next.
   
3. Now choose the type of files you are seeking to restore and continue to the next page.
4. When asked where your files were, before they got deleted, either use the option In a specific location and provide that location or choose the opt for the I am not sure alternative – this will make the program look everywhere on your PC.
   
5. Click on Next and for best results, enable the Deep Scan option (note that this might take some time).
   
6. Wait for the search to finish and then select which of the listed files you want to restore.

• Keep in mind it is possible that not all files might be fully recovered. You can check in what condition the files are from the State column in the list of deleted files.