How to remove CryptoWall

‘Help me!’ my computer has been infected and all my files have been encrypted. CryptoWall makes me upset and I do not know how to remove it? Did you have similar encounter? If did, please attach importance to the hazard of CryptoWall, which involves you in troublesome things as some documents you need can not open. You can assume that some documents of company locked by a strong encryption may cause innocent person unemployment, even in prison. So, we should get access to knowledge about CryptoWall.

What is CryptoWall?

 

CryptoWall is a ransom malware that has capacity to affect almost Windows system. The publisher of the virus aims at financial swindles rather than providing you other service. For instance, when this computer bug invades your PC, it starts to encrypt all your files and pushes you out of the access. Sequently, the nightmare comes. The pop-up box suggests you to buy product created by cybercriminals in order to decrypt the encipherment files and return your control of those files. But after payment, you find the disappointed consequence that your files cannot be opened yet. Furthermore, the payment is not cheap, costing $500.



CryptoWall virus uses RSA 2048 encryption, which is very hard to crack. Many users spend much time finding solution, however, they lose. So they choose to believe cybercriminals can help them. It is impossible to place hope on those hackers. It is noteworthy that the money is asked to be transferred via an anonymous web browser that is used by hiding criminals’ identities.

How does CryptoWall slip into your PC?

As distribution ways of some Trojan horse viruses, CryptoWall has the similar spread methods. It can hide in some malicious websites, or fake a message related to update for Java, Flash Player, etc. When you visit some suspected websites, you should be more careful to some down loading information. It is the best to check the install list and refuse to fix unknown package.

Once the virus is inside, it executes its code and scans your system, and then encrypts your files. It owns files (DECRYPT_INSTRUCTION.TXT, DECRYPT_INSTRUCTION.html and DECRYPT_INSTRUCTION.url) with ransom instructions in every folder that contains infected documents. Next, there is a warning box that tells you to buy private key and decrypt program, otherwise, there is no tool helping you. For avoiding the loss of data, I suggest users cultivate a good habit, backuping your data and restoring them anytime.

Well, the virus is not unbeaten. We can eliminate it through manual method or using professional antivirus, SpyHunter. It is worth mentioning that removing virus manually is difficult to finish individually as for an amateur because the process is complicated. It requires people have enough knowledge about computer and experience of removing Trojan virus. I consider that a private user can call for help from a reputable antivirus. It is convenient and effective without spending your large energy.

Remove CryptoWall manually.

Step 1: reboot your computer into safe mode.

And then, please wait the loading until the system enters into safe mode.

Step 2: click on ‘start’ and input ‘regedit’

Step 3: find HKEY_MACHINE, enter it and select the two files like the screenshot and delete them.

Step 4: return to the desktop, delete the remnants.

Step 5: input ‘%temp%’ in the search box under the ‘start’ menu.

Step 6: select all items in the box and remove them.

Step 7: finally, restart your computer into normal mode.

How to remove CryptoWall with SpyHunter?

Step 1: Please click this download icon below to install SpyHunter.

Step 2: Now, I will help you install SpyHunter step by step.
After you finish downloading, perform the file and click ‘Run’ icon.

Then accept the license agreement and click on ‘Next’.

Next, the setup process will perform automatically until it finishes.

 

Finally, you should start the antivirus and scan your computer completely.

 

If you find threats below, delete them.

 

Besides the elimination of infected files and virus, sweep away registries is also significant, which can prevent the virus from recovering. Aiming at this point, you could select Recgure Pro, Recgure Pro can optimize your RAM and clear useless registry entries in order to ensure your computer in a safe situation.

Step 1: click the hyperlink below to down load Recgure Pro.

Step 2: install the Recgure Pro.
After you finish down loading, click ‘Run’ button, press ‘Next’ button and accept agreement. Next, the installation will perform automatically.

When you accomplish installation, run scan with the software and delete the threats listed.

Note:

According the description mentioned above, we can know clearly that CryptoWall is really a ransomware that forces the payment from users through encrypt the files. Not only does the malware make us annoyed, but also it is illegal software, seriously interrupting our daily lives, even cause financial loss. In order to protect ourselves, we should use professional antivirus, SpyHunter or Recgure Pro, against those nasty computer bugs.