What can be said about ransomware
Erica Encoder is a piece of malicious software that will lock your files, it’s also known as ransomware. The most probable way you got the ransomware was through spam emails and fake downloads. Ransomware is believed to be a highly harmful malware since it encodes files, and requests for money in exchange for getting them back. If if you routinely backup your files, or if malware specialists create a free decryptor, file-recovery should not be difficult. You should know, however, that if those two options are nonexistent, you could lose your files. Paying the ransom may seem like an acceptable option to certain people, but we need to notify you that it does not guarantee file decryption. What’s likely going to happen is the hackers will just take your money and opt to not help you. We would suggest that you erase Erica Encoder instead of giving into the requests.
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What does ransomware do
The most probable way you got the ransomware was by opening a spam email. All malware makers need to do is adjoin a contaminated file to an email and send it to innocent people. When a user opens the the file attached to the email, the ransomware will download onto the computer. Negligent or less informed users might be putting their PCs in jeopardy if they open every single email attachment they get. You must learn the signs of a malicious email, otherwise you will end up with a malicious one sooner or later. Be specially vigilant if the sender is pretty demanding that you open the attachment. You will have to always guarantee the safety of the attachments before you open them if you wish to bypass malware. Downloads from non-legitimate portals are also a good method to corrupt your machine with ransomware. Bypass dubious pages and trust only legitimate ones, so as to bypass a ransomware threat.
The encryption process will be finished before you even grasp what has occurred. It will target all crucial to you files, like images, documents and videos, so expect to not be able to open them. After the encryption procedure is finished, you should be able to discover a ransom note, if it does not open on its own, it ought to be located in folders containing the encrypted files. If you have ran into ransomware before, you will know that the crooks will ask for payment to decode your files. Criminals’ behavior is erratic therefore doing business with them is somewhat difficult. Thus, giving into the demands can not bring the desired outcomes. There are no promises you’ll receive a decryption application even if you pay, so take that into consideration. We would not be surprised if cyber crooks took your money and gave nothing in return. Had you had backup, you can just terminate Erica Encoder and then restore the files. Whether you have backup or not, we advise you eliminate Erica Encoder.
How to remove Erica Encoder
You will have to acquire anti-malware software if you want to thoroughly remove Erica Encoder. If you are an inexperienced user, by hand Erica Encoder elimination may do more trouble than good. We need to note, however, that the security program will not decode your files, it will only eliminate Erica Encoder
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Learn how to remove Erica Encoder from your computer
- Step 1. Remove Erica Encoder via Safe Mode with Networking
- Step 2. Remove Erica Encoder via System Restore
- Step 3. Recover your data
Step 1. Remove Erica Encoder via Safe Mode with Networking
a) Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP
- Start → Shutdown → Restart.
- Tap and keep tapping F8 when your computer starts loading.
- In the Advanced Boot Options, select Safe Mode with Networking.
- When your computer boots in Safe Mode, open your browser and download anti-malware software of your choice.
- Use the anti-malware to delete Erica Encoder.
b) Windows 8/Windows 10
- Open Start, press on the Power button, tap and hold Shift and press Restart.
- In the menu that appears, Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Start Settings.
- Select Enable Safe Mode (Enable Safe Mode with Networking) and press Restart.
- When your computer boots, open your browser and download anti-malware software.
- Install the program and use it to delete Erica Encoder.
Step 2. Remove Erica Encoder via System Restore
a) Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP
- Start → Shutdown → Restart.
- Tap and keep tapping F8 when your computer starts loading.
- In the Advanced Boot Options, select Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
- In the Command Prompt window that pops up, type in cd restore and press Enter.
- Next type in rstrui.exe and press Enter.
- In the window that appears, select a restore point that dates prior to infection and press Next.
- Read the warning and press Yes.
b) Windows 8/Windows 10
- Open Start, press on the Power button, tap and hold Shift and press Restart.
- Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Command Prompt.
- In the Command Prompt window that pops up, type in cd restore and press Enter.
- Next type in rstrui.exe and press Enter.
- In the window that appears, select a restore point that dates prior to infection and press Next. Read the warning and press Yes.
Step 3. Recover your data
You can try to recover files in a couple of different ways, and we will provide instructions to help you. However, these methods might not always work, thus the best way to ensure you can always recover your files is to have backup.a) Method 1. Data Recovery Pro
- Use a trustworthy site to download the program, install and open it.
- Start a scan on your computer to see if you can recover files.
- If files are found, you can recover them.
b) Method 2. Windows Previous Versions
If System Restore was enabled before your files were encrypted, you can recover them via Windows Previous Versions.- Right-click on the file you want to recover.
- Select Properties, and go to Previous Versions.
- Select the version from the list, press Restore.
c) Method 3. Shadow Explorer
If you are lucky, the ransomware did not delete the Shadow Copies of your files, which are made automatically by your computer in order to prevent data loss in case of a crash.- Open your browser and access shadowexplorer.com to download Shadow Explorer.
- Once it is installed, open it.
- Select the disk with the encrypted files, choose a date, and if folders are available, select Export.
