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In this article we are going to try and help you remove Braincrypt File Virus Ransomware. Our instructions cover all Windows versions.
We shall begin this article with the frightening message that you have already received: “Your computer has been infected with a Ransomware program called Braincrypt. All of the files you use most have been encrypted. If you want to recover your access to them, it is necessary that you pay a ransom amount of so-and-so”. Such a bothering alert could also contain a deadline until which you are expected to pay the required amount of money, as well as the accepted payment methods and the actual sum that the hackers are demanding from you. The worst thing about these threats is the fact that they are real and the uncertainty about your precious data that comes after such an infection.
Additional details about Braincrypt
As a product identified as one of the Ransomware-type programs, the main purpose of Braincrypt is to find the data that appears most important to you and lock it up, thus making you more compliant when it comes to the demands of the hackers. However, there is one specific feature that is raising even more concerns than the actual contamination process and this is the fact that NO Ransomware ever gets distributed on its own. Normally, Braincrypt comes to your PC in the company of another really scary virus – a Trojan. In fact, Trojans typically serve as the tool the Ransomware programs use to infiltrate your computer. Trojans have the ability to look for, find and exploit even the tiniest vulnerability that your machine may have. For instance, if you haven’t updated your anti-malware tool in a while, any typical Trojan can find a way to use this fact to its advantage and with its help infect your system. After such a system/program weakness is used for invading your PC, the Trojan usually hides and does whatever it has been programmed to do in a stealthy way. Braincrypt does the same – it continues according to its usual agenda. First, it explores all your disks and drives to define which data you use the most. Later, after compiling a thorough list of all such favorite files, it proceeds with the true contamination process, which involves locking up this data with an encryption key, typically consisting of two separate pieces. The first element of the key is shared with you right after the infection process is over. The second element is the one you are required to pay for and the one having the ability to decrypt your files. Once the encryption process is complete, Braincrypt informs you about all the harm it has done by broadcasting an eerie ransom notification on your monitor.
Question of the day – to pay or not to pay?
A crucial aspect to understanding this virus is the moment when you realize you have been harassed by dishonest cyber criminals. They had no scruples at the moment when they unleashed this cyber danger. How could you be sure that they will show some decency when you give them your money? Indeed, you have no guarantee. We are trying to be as unbiased as possible and we are also going to state that by refusing to pay, you will also put your encoded files in danger. Whoever possesses the infected computer, should decide which is the lesser risk of the two. Our honest advice is to try all possible options before you proceed with paying the demanded money. Maybe an expert or a removal guide will help you fight Braincrypt.
Only prevention can guarantee the safety of your PC
No removal tricks are as efficient as the following prevention advice when it comes to Ransomware. What we will first advise you is to be smart when you browse – avoid bad-reputation locations, sites, torrents, bundles. Also, restrain from opening any emails from senders, who appear unfamiliar to you, as Braincrypt might be lurking inside them or some of their attachments. However, what works best against Ransomware is to learn to always back up all the data that is essential to you, your accounts or your work. In this way you will be truly safe from all online threats that are waiting for you on the Internet. In case you choose to fight the virus, our Removal guide may be just what you need. It is important that you follow all the instructions and implement them all and see what will happen. Hopefully, it may help you with your task to remove Braincrypt from your PC.
Braincrypt File Virus Ransomware Removal
# 1
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Enter Windows Safe mode.
- Win 7 Users: Restart your PC –> keep on clicking F8 –> In the subsequent Menu select Safe Mode with Networking.
- Win 8 Users: Start Button –> Control Panel –> System and Security –> Administrative Tools –> System Configuration –> In the subsequent Menu select Safe Boot –>
- Win 10 users: Start Menu –> Power Options Menu –> Hold down the SHIFT button while clicking on Restart –> Troubleshoot –> Advanced Options –> Startup Settings –> Restart –> In the subsequent Menu select Safe Mode with Networking.
# 2
Open Task Manager and locate any processes associated with Braincrypt.
- Press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC keys simultaneously –> Processes Tab –> Select a suspicious process (use Google or ask us in the comments if you are not sure about a process) –> Right Click and Open File Location –> End the suspicious process in Task Manager –> Delete the Folders containing the suspicious files.
# 3
Open the Registry Editor and search for Braincrypt.
- Win 7 Users: Click Start and type regedit –> Enter –> Press CTRL + F buttons –> Type Cryp1 Virus in the search field.
- Win 8/10 users: Start Button –> Choose Run –> type regedit –> Enter Press CTRL + F buttons –> Type Braincrypt in the search field.
# 4
Try to recover your files. First you will need System Restore.
- Win 7 Users: Start button –> Type Windows System Restore –> Enter –> Open System Restore –> Select a Restore Point and revert to it.
- Win 8 Users: Hold down the Windows key + Q –> Type Recovery –> Settings –> Choose the Recovery icon –> Open System Restore –> Select a Restore Point.
- Win 10 Users: Start Menu –> Power Options Menu –> Hold down the SHIFT button while clicking on Restart –> Troubleshoot –> Advanced Options –> System Restore –> Select a Restore Point and apply it.
Secondly use program that can access your Shadow Copies.
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- Use Google to find the official website of such a program and download it.
- Use the program to select the file types and the hard drive locations you want the program to scan for.
- Start the scan and keep in mind that it might take a while.
- Once the scan has been completed just select the files you want to be recovered.
If you have questions or suggestions feel free to use our comments section!