How to remove AutoWannaCryV2 Ransomware and decrypt .wannacryv2 files

What is AutoWannaCryV2 Ransomware?

AutoWannaCryV2 Ransomware is a strange ransomware-type virus aimed at English-speaking users that encrypts user files but doesn’t demand ransom. Malefactors spread virus via spam emails with attached malicious file. Following infiltration, the virus launches the dialog box with the countdown timer displaying the encryption process. To restore your files, you may try using this guide that will help to remove AutoWannaCryV2 Ransomware and decrypt .wannacryv2 files without spending any money.

AutoWannaCryV2 Ransomware encodes users’ personal files via AES encryption algorithm. It is easy to recognize by “.wannacryv2” extension which is added to each affected file. For example, file “myfamily.jpg” will turn into “myfamily.wannacryv2”. The ransom note is provided via the dialog box that contains following information:

All your files encrypted! By wannacryV2
Spent time on encryption: 318 seconds

Although AutoWannaCryV2 is not a dangerous virus, you should first stay focused on removing AutoWannaCryV2 Ransomware to avoid re-infection. Once AutoWannaCryV2 Ransomware is removed, you can proceed with decryption. Both automatic and manual solution is presented here that we hope will help you remove AutoWannaCryV2 Ransomware and recover your files. In order to decrypt files, you need just to enter following decryption key: 123qwe in the window of decrypter (wanna cry v2 decryptor.exe) which virus drops at the desktop.

How to remove AutoWannaCryV2 ransomware?

To make sure that the ransomware won’t reappear, you need to delete AutoWannaCryV2 ransomware completely. For this, you need to remove the files and registry entries of the ransomware. We should warn you that performing some of the steps may require above-average skills, so if you don’t feel experienced enough, you may apply to the automatic removal tool.

Performing an antimalware scan with Norton would automatically search out and delete all elements related to AutoWannaCryV2 ransomware. It is not only the easiest way to eliminate AutoWannaCryV2 ransomware but also the safest and the most assuring one.

How to decrypt .wannacryv2 files

Restore files with Stellar Data Recovery

Stellar Data Recovery is an essential tool in the fight against ransomware-type viruses that can recover encrypted files.

1. Download Stellar Data Recovery and launch it
2. Select the drive you want to recover and click START SCAN
3. After scanning is finished, you are presented with a list of recoverable files found.
4. Select the required files and click the Recover

Decrypt files through our decryption service

You may try using our own service for decrypting files compromised by ransomware-type viruses. The analysis of data takes 3-5 days, after which, we will let you know whether it’s decryptable or not. Note: the service is paid, payment is charged only for decryption, the analysis is free. In order to use our service, you should fill out the form listed below.

Also, please add a log file, created on your PC:

1. Click “Start” and type: “cmd.exe” in the search box
2. Right-click “cmd.exe” and select “Run as administrator“
3. In command line, type or copy/paste following: dir C:\ /a/s > “%userprofile%\dirc.log”
4. Find and attach the created “%userprofile%\dirc.log” file to the web form

Please attach encrypted text files according to the following conditions:

1. number of files should not exceed 4;
2. file size is not more than 8 megabytes;
3. files must be from different folders;
4. files must be unique.

Restore the system

1. Initiate the search for system restore
2. Click on the result
3. Choose the date before the infection appearance
4. Follow the on-screen instructions

Roll the files back to the previous version

1. Right-click the file and choose Properties
2. Open the Previous Version tab
3. Select the latest version and click Copy
4. Click Restore

If the above-mentioned methods didn’t help in eliminating the threat, then it’s better to rely on an automatic way of deleting AutoWannaCryV2 Ransomware.

How to prevent ransomware infection

Norton is a powerful antimalware software that can quickly detect and remove AutoWannaCryV2 Ransomware with all vicious components left among system files and registry entries to make sure that it is completely gone. It is capable of protecting not only home computers but also server systems in large organizations. Another key feature of this program is that Norton has its own decryption service available for free for clients of Norton. Moreover, to avoid data loss in case the file system is damaged or infected with ransomware, it regularly creates back-up copies of your files. Having Norton on the computer, you can not be afraid for the safety of your data. Just launch Norton and it will take care of the rest.
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