What is Dcrtr ransomware
A Dcrtr ransomware is a file encryptor. It codes all files on your PC and adds to file a [decryptor@cock.li].dcrtr extension. All files are usually targeted by a virus and after encryption opened in coded unreadable form. Besides that, the virus creates and opens the text file, where shows operations to decode user’s files, by the bitcoin payloads.
All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail decryptor@cock.li
In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails: masterdecrypt@openmailbox.org
You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the decryption tool that will decrypt all your files.
Free decryption as guarantee
Before paying you can send us up to 5 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 10Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.)
How to obtain Bitcoins
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A criminals determined, that user has the only one way to get files if he will pay (500-1000$ in bitcoins)before the time runs out. Full decryption requires a key generated especially for each victim. Users not often get decrypted data back, so our advice is not to pay them. Unfortunately, antiviruses haven’t universal defend module from infiltration, and there are no universal tools capable of restoring all files, encrypted by a Dcrtr ransomware. It’s good idea to create several back up copies of all important files to prevent any loss by the virus. In our guide, we will subscribe how to remove Dcrtr ransomware and decrypt [decryptor@cock.li].dcrtr files.
How Dcrtr ransomware gets on your PC?
This type of virus can be infiltrated through a freeware software, office documents, infecting victims with file-encrypting malware. Ransomware-type viruses usually got with spam messages with malicious attachments, trojans, software from dangerous sources, etc. In fact, this attachment can contain embedded macros, which start the process of installation automatically. Users don’t see these process because it’s going stealthy. Besides that, some unwanted programs from unknown sources mark the Dcrtr ransomware as a trusted software program.
Symptoms of Dcrtr ransomware infection
It’s difficult not to notice ransomware since it often has one of the processes responsible for displaying a notification message. This window blocks the screen leaving the user minimum alternatives. Besides, some files will be inaccessible, as in many cases ransomware encrypts them to exasperate the scaring effect.
What to do if your PC is infected with Dcrtr ransomware
As soon as you notice the presence of the ransomware on your system, you should turn your computer off. If it is possible to try to create a backup or image of your hard drive info. This may let you to reserve the state of your drives in case a decryption method would be created afterward.
How to remove Dcrtr ransomware?
To make sure that the adware won’t reappear, you need to delete Dcrtr 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 automatic removal tool.
Performing an antimalware scan with Norton would automatically search out and delete all elements related to Dcrtr ransomware. It is not only the easiest way to eliminate Dcrtr ransomware, but also the safest and the most assuring one.
Steps of Dcrtr ransomware manual removal
Restart Windows in Safe Mode
For Windows XP:
- Restart the system
- While computer is rebooting press F8 several times
- In the appeared list of options choose Safe Mode
For Windows 7 and Vista:
- Restart the system
- While computer is rebooting press F8 several times
- In the appeared list of options choose Safe Mode
For Windows 8 and 8.1:
- Restart the system
- While computer is rebooting press F8 several times
- In the appeared list of options choose Safe Mode
For Windows 10:
- In the Start menu click on the power button
- Hold Shift and choose Restart
- Choose Troubleshoot
- In the Advanced Options choose Startup Settings
- Click Restart
- Select Enter Safe Mode
How to decrypt and restore [decryptor@cock.li].dcrtr files
Use the decrypting tool
Unfortunately, currently a universal tool able to decrypt [decryptor@cock.li].dcrtr files with 100% warranty is not released yet. However, for those types of ransomware viruses that rather remove files than encrypt them we would suggest using Recuva program.
Recuva is a data recovery program for Windows, developed by Piriform. It is able to recover files that have been “permanently” deleted and marked by the operating system as free space.
- Download Recuva tool and launch it
- Within the on-screen wizard choose the type of the files you want to recover
- Choose the location of the files
- Wait until the application finishes scanning
- Select the required files and click the Recover button
Restore the system
- Initiate the search for system restore
- Click on the result
- Choose the date before the infection appearance
- Follow the on-screen instructions
Roll the files back to the previous version
- Right-click the file and choose Properties
- Open the Previous Version tab
- Select the latest version and click Copy
- 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 Dcrtr ransomware.
We also recommend to download and use Norton to scan the system after Dcrtr ransomware removal to make sure that it is completely gone. The antimalware application will detect any vicious components left among system files and registry entries that can recover Dcrtr ransomware.
