Wannacryptor Ransomware Virus Removal (+File Recovery)

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

In the following text we will give relevant answers to these questions:
Which category of software does Wannacryptor Ransomware fall into?
How many possible distribution methods does it have?
What could possibly happen if you have caught such a program?

Moreover, we are about to discuss in detail the steps to successfully fight this kind of software in our Removal Guide. It is located at the end of the article and is completely free for you.

What characterizes Wannacryptor Ransomware as Ransomware?

First of all, we should mention Wannacryptor Ransomware is a member of the most dangerous software, which has ever been created, namely Ransomware. Nevertheless, such a huge malware family has several subcategories, as one might expect. The most common of them is the file-encrypting Ransomware. In fact, the particular program we are about to talk about in this article, Wannacryptor Ransomware, is exactly such a version of Ransomware. What we can also say in brief is that you should expect all your files you access more or less regularly to be in danger, as the data-blocking malware will access the most commonly modified ones and lock them up with a very sophisticate key that is nearly impossible to crack. Following the total encryption of all such data, you are going to receive a threatening message. Usually it is in the form of a notification, which serves to inform you about this terrible virus-caused infection you are facing.

This malware could also be divided into the following categories:

• The data-locking Ransomware we have just talked about:
  – as you have already been informed, the viruses from this subgroup can be used for file encryption. We can even conclude that this is probably the worst kind of Ransomware ever created.
• Ransomware, which affects mobile devices:
  – whatever kind of a portable device you have – a tablet, a smartphone or a phablet, you might get infected by such Ransomware. Fortunately, no files will get encrypted in this case. Only your screen could be made inaccessible by the generation of a really big pop-up. In fact, this message also serves as a notification that informs you about the contamination and can only be removed if you pay the required ransom.
• The items on your desktop PC screen may also be affected by Ransomware-type viruses. Such an infection usually occurs in a way similar to how such viruses affect portable devices, which we have explained in the previous paragraph. A huge message will stop you from accessing your icons and you will be told that paying off the hackers is the only way to get rid of this blocking notification.

Really effective measures in the fight against Wannacryptor Ransomware (and Ransomware generally):

Unfortunately, no method is 100% successful when it comes to this frightening malware. Programs like Wannacryptor Ransomware are especially difficult to be removed or even counteracted. Consequently, you cannot expect anything to magically solve your issue. Still, there are some techniques and methods that you can try. Just do not think they are miracles and your files and system will be saved:

• You can purchase specialized programs that are especially designed to fight Wannacryptor Ransomware. Nonetheless, your success is not guaranteed even if you spend money on such software.
• Maybe checking out our specially designed Removal Guide just after this article will be what you need to stop this program from harassing you further. However, we cannot and will not promise you that your files will be spared and the infection – cured. Whatever happens, though, all solutions different from paying off cyber criminals are highly recommended.

Protection tips:

Apart from backing up your files, you can also just AVOID the places and sources likely to contain Ransomware. Please, bear in mind that almost everything on the Internet can be contagious and we have only listed the most common virus sources below:

• All the emails you have not expected, which come from unknown senders. As an illustration, such contagious letters may be redirected to both your Spam Folder and your Inbox Directory. If any email looks really suspicious, on no condition should you open it, or download any of its attachments.
• Pop-up, banner and other advertisements you may happen to see on the web. To be completely precise, all the pop-ups on the Internet could be malicious. There is no efficient way of telling the dangerous and the harmless ones apart. That’s why we recommend that you should strive to avoid them all.

Wannacryptor Ransomware Virus 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.