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Uiwix Virus File Removal (with instructions how to recover files)

Edmend Stewart

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

Ransomware viruses are regarded as the world’s most dangerous and fastest growing malware type. Millions and millions of new samples are discovered each year and they are increasing at an alarming rate. One of the latest of these viruses is called Uiwix Virus File and is what’s known as a cryptovirus, meaning it encrypts the files on the victim’s computer and then leverages them for ransom. If you have fallen victim to this exact ransomware variant, then we recommend you stick around and read the information this article contains. It will shed some light on the way these viruses operate and how they get distributed, so that you will have a better chance of protecting yourself from them in future. Given their vast numbers, this is a really important matter. In addition, we will also provide you with a detailed removal guide, which you can use to locate and remove Uiwix Virus File from your system. Furthermore, the same guide also features instructions on how to try and restore your encrypted data. While we cannot promise that these steps will necessarily be successful for all cases of a ransomware infection, they are certainly worth giving a try, as opposed to paying the ransom.

How ransomware works and why it’s so successful

Now, ransomware viruses are notoriously tricky to intercept and moat of the time it’s not even possible to detect them. This is one of the reasons why they are so wildly successful in their criminal schemes and it’s really a fundamentally simple yet genius thing that makes this work. Because cryptoviruses use the method of encryption for the purpose of making certain files on the computer inaccessible to their owners, most antivirus programs will let it pass as something completely normal. Encryption is, after all, a means of protecting data – not harming it. Only in very rare cases, when users are observant enough and know what to be on the lookout for, do they stand a chance of stopping the virus dead in its tracks, before it’s managed to complete its task. The signs of an ongoing infection could be RAM and CPU spikes for no apparent reason in your Task Manager and a substantial slowdown of your computer. If you happen to recognize that there is indeed an ongoing infection, you should shut down your PC immediately and contact a specialist.

As for the second reason why threats like Uiwix Virus File are seen as so devastating is because of the complexity and sophistication of the encryption codes they use. A lot of times they prove simply impossible to crack and unless you have the necessary decryption key – the locked files are likely to be lost forever. The decryption key, by the way, is what the hackers promise to send you once you’ve paid the ransom. You might have probably noticed already with the notification you received from Uiwix Virus File that the ransom amount is required to be paid in bitcoins. For those of you, who don’t know, bitcoins are a rather popular cryptocurrency, which also happens to be extremely difficult to trace. And the reason why most criminals exploiting ransomware demand they be paid in precisely that currency is so they may maintain their anonymity.

This is one reason why we don’t recommend opting for the ransom payment right away. On the one hand, you will be sponsoring a criminal scheme and allowing the criminals to get away with it. But on the other hand, who’s to say that those same dishonest people will actually send you what you’ve paid for? As a matter of fact, numerous victims were left hanging after transferring the payment and never received the promised decryption key. Alternatively, you might get one, but there’s also the question of whether it will actually work or not. Very often it’s possible that the key may be flawed and it may not succeed in decrypting the files. And what do the hackers care? They got their money, so as far they’re concerned, your interaction with them is over. You can always return to the option of paying them if all else fails. But we do recommend you try your other options first. And whatever you do, it’s certainly of dire importance that you have Uiwix Virus File removed from your PC, so it doesn’t cause any more damage in the future.

Uiwix Virus File 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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  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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