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Koolova Ransomware Removal (File Recovery Methods)

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Welcome to our Koolova Ransomware removal guide. The following instructions will aid you in removing the unwanted software from your PC.

The article below is about some of the most horrific infections that rage around the web nowadays – the Ransomware-caused ones. Actually, the particular one we will be discussing below is caused by a specific version of ransom-requiring malware – Koolova Ransomware. You can read everything about the horrors provoked by this type of viruses, which include file encryption and ransom-demanding, harassing messages. Indeed, there is no threat as hazardous as the different versions of Ransomware that you may catch in one way or another while browsing the web. Actually, there may be several types of Ransomware-based viruses, all of which we will describe below and will point out the main subgroup Koolova belongs to. We are also going to explain why these various viruses are categorized as one and the same malware type.

Experts divide Ransomware in the following groups:

What gathers all these programs in one and the same malware category is the fact that, all of these programs, including Koolova, infect your computer automatically and stop you from accessing something on your computer: either your screen, or your data. Actually, both prospects sound quite disturbing. What’s more, such programs always ask for ransom to undo whatever wrong they have done on your devices, thus their alias – “Ransomware”.

Could such software be counteracted in any way?

To be completely honest, it may be impossible to completely undo what Koolova has done to you, your files and your PC. In the worst case, a full reinstall of your computer might be required. As far as we know, even professionals in the field may have difficulty dealing with such a serious cyber threat. Actually, the most important tip in case of such a malicious infection is NOT to pay the hackers immediately after you receive the ransom-demanding message. Bear in mind that the future of your files will be insecure even if you pay the ransom. That is why you should seek other potential solutions to this issue. Such solutions include:

And most importantly, do not expect to recover your data as that may never happen. Even if you remove the virus, it might not be possible to recover your files, but it is worth trying. Learn to create and keep copies of your essential files in the future, so that you won’t be bothered by such malware and its threats.

How to avoid Ransomware?

The best way to avoid Ransomware is to stay away from the most likely sources of these viruses, which include:

Koolova 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.
    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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  1. Go back to the Task Manager and end the shady process.

II – Boot to Safe Mode

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.

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