.Aesir Virus File Ransomware Removal (Recovery Steps)

This page aims to help you remove .Aesir Virus File Ransomware for free. Our instructions also cover how any .Aesir Virus file can be recovered.

In the article below you will find some thorough information about the infection with .Aesir Virus – a Ransomware-based program that is used for encrypting your most frequently used data and after that blackmailing you for paying ransom. You are going to have the chance to study all the possible effects that this Ransomware could have on your system, as well as to become aware of all the potential negative consequences that might come as a result of the infection with it.

Is .Aesir Virus Ransomware the worst possible virus that can infect your PC?

To our greatest regret, this is actually the truth. Nothing worse when it comes to malware hasn’t yet been developed. Ransomware-type viruses have topped the charts of the most dangerous cyber threats ever since they were first created. This is believed to have happened at the end of the 20th century, somewhere in Russia. However, the typical effects of .Aesir as well as the other known Ransomware-based programs have only slightly changed since then. At first there used to be two versions of Ransomware: actual ones that encrypt your files for real; and false ones that only generate the encryption notification and scare the users. Nowadays, users worldwide suffer only from the actual versions of this hazardous software, thanks to which some of their important data becomes inaccessible and they are then harassed to pay for getting it back.

Where does .Aesir Virus Ransomware usually hide?

Believe it or not, there are no safe places online nowadays. This virus could be hiding in your Inbox or the Spam folder of your electronic mail. It may be lurking inside software bundles, torrents and stream-video web pages. It might come from shareware or a randomly visited website. The only thing that it does for sure is it often comes with a travel companion. Unfortunately, this buddy is not an ordinary program, it is not an annoying ad-producing product, it is, in fact, a Trojan horse virus. As you may have heard, Trojans are also among the most dangerous types of malware, they are also the most well-spread ones. They serve the transportation purpose in this awful duo and they use any weak spot in your system to allow .Aesir to get in. After that they remain silent, performing whatever activities they have been programmed to. The Ransomware, though, begins the implementation of its plan as soon as it is inside your PC.  .Aesir’s plan includes the creation of a thorough list of all the locations of the most frequently used files on all of your drives. After that, every listed file gets encrypted and for that purpose a double-component key is used. In order to decrypt the files, you need both parts of this key. The first part of the key you don’t have to pay for, it is freely shared with you. On the other hand, the payment of the demanded ransom goes exactly for purchasing the second (private) component of the used encoding key. When the encryption process is finally over and all the malicious activities are performed, comes the most frightening part of the whole operation – the generation of the ransom-requiring alert on your monitor. Such a message may really disturb some users. The worst part is that there is no lie in this notification.

What is the most logical and reasonable decision in case of a Ransomware-caused infection?

The first piece of advice that we will give you is not to lose your mind and venture into paying the demanded ransom. Your files cannot get more encrypted than they already are, so take your time and research the matter. Also, it is recommended that you contact a specialist that has some experience with Ransomware-based issues. Paying the ransom may not be your best choice. What’s more, neither giving your money to the hackers, nor consulting an expert and deleting .Aesir guarantees the recovery of your encrypted data. In both cases, no matter what you choose to go with, you will risk your hijacked files In case you would like to remove the virus yourself, we can suggest that you use our removal guide that can be found at the end of this article. It has been created specifically for fighting .Aesir-caused infections. We want to remind you one more time that it may be useful in your case, but it may not help restore your files.

.Aesir Virus File 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

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. There is a file called something along the lines of _[number]-INSTRUCTION.html where the “number” is obviously a number. Don’t delete that file for now. It is part of the virus, but save it for last.
4. Open the first result and in the Processes tab, carefully look through the list of Processes.
5. 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.
   

• 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.