Remove Doctor666 Ransomware

What is ransomware

Doctor666 Ransomware is a severe malicious program infection, more specifically classified as ransomware. You You possibly never encountered it before, and it may be especially shocking to see what it does. Your data might have been encrypted using powerful encryption algorithms, stopping you from opening files. Because ransomware victims face permanent file loss, this type of threat is highly dangerous to have. There’s the option of paying pay crooks for a decryption tool, but That isn’t encouraged.

Firstly, you might be just wasting your money for nothing because files are not necessarily recovered after payment. We would be shocked if criminals didn’t just take your money and feel any obligation to assist you. Moreover, your money would go towards future data encrypting malicious program and malware. Ransomware is already costing millions of dollars to businesses, do you really want to support that. And the more people give into the demands, the more of a profitable business ransomware becomes, and that attracts increasingly more people to the industry. Investing the money that is demanded of you into some kind of backup might be a wiser option because losing files wouldn’t be a possibility again. If you had backup available, you may just fix Doctor666 Ransomware and then restore data without worrying about losing them. You will find information on how data encoding malware spreads and how to avoid it in the following paragraph.

Ransomware distribution ways

A data encoding malware normally spreads via methods like email attachments, malicious downloads and exploit kits. A lot of ransomware rely on user negligence when opening email attachments and do not need to use more sophisticated ways. That does not mean that distributors don’t use more sophisticated ways at all, however. Crooks write a rather credible email, while using the name of a well-known company or organization, add the ransomware-ridden file to the email and send it to people. Those emails often mention money because that is a sensitive topic and people are more likely to be hasty when opening emails talking about money. It is quite often that you will see big company names like Amazon used, for example, if Amazon emailed someone a receipt for a purchase that the person didn’t make, he/she would open the attached file immediately. When you’re dealing with emails, there are certain signs to look out for if you want to guard your system. Before opening the attached file, check who the sender is and whether they can be trusted. Do no rush to open the attachment just because the sender seems familiar to you, you first have to check if the email address matches. Also, look for grammatical mistakes, which can be rather glaring. Another common characteristic is the lack of your name in the greeting, if a legitimate company/sender were to email you, they would definitely use your name instead of a universal greeting, like Customer or Member. The ransomware can also get in by using certain weak spots found in computer software. Those weak spots are normally found by security researchers, and when vendors become aware of them, they release updates so that malicious parties can’t exploit them to spread their malicious software. However, judging by the distribution of WannaCry, clearly not everyone rushes to install those patches. You are suggested to install a patch whenever it becomes available. Updates can install automatically, if you don’t wish to bother with them every time.

What can you do about your files

Your files will be encrypted as soon as the file encoding malicious software infects your system. If you initially did not notice something going on, you’ll certainly know something’s up when you cannot open your files. Check your files for strange extensions added, they they will help recognize the ransomware. A powerful encryption algorithm may be used, which would make data decryption very difficult, if not impossible. A ransom note will warn you about file encryption and what you have to do next. They’ll propose you a decryption utility, which will cost you. The note ought to clearly show the price for the decryptor but if it doesn’t, you’ll be proposed a way to contact the hackers to set up a price. Paying the ransom is not what we recommend for the already mentioned reasons. Giving into the demands ought to be a last resort. Try to recall maybe you’ve backed up some of your files but have. It’s also possible a free decryptor has been developed. A decryptors might be available for free, if someone was able to decrypt the ransomware. Consider that option and only when you’re certain a free decryption tool isn’t an option, should you even think about paying. You wouldn’t face possible file loss if you ever end up in this situation again if you invested some of that money into some kind of backup option. If backup was created before the infection invaded, you might recover data after you fix Doctor666 Ransomware virus. In the future, make sure you avoid ransomware and you may do that by becoming familiar with its spread methods. You primarily have to keep your software updated, only download from safe/legitimate sources and stop randomly opening files added to emails.

Doctor666 Ransomware removal

Obtain an anti-malware tool because it will be needed to get the file encoding malware off your device if it’s still in your computer. If you’re not experienced with computers, you could end up unintentionally damaging your device when attempting to fix Doctor666 Ransomware virus manually. Using an anti-malware tool would be easier. An anti-malware software is designed for the purpose of taking care of these infections, depending on which you have decided on, it could even stop an infection from entering in the first place. So select a program, install it, perform a scan of the computer and ensure to eliminate the ransomware. It ought to be mentioned that a malware removal tool is not able to unlock Doctor666 Ransomware files. If your computer has been fully cleaned, restore data from backup, if you have it.

Learn how to remove Remove Doctor666 Ransomware from your computer

• Step 1. Delete ransomware via anti-malware
• Step 2. Delete Remove Doctor666 Ransomware using System Restore
• Step 3. Recover your data

Step 1. Delete ransomware via anti-malware

• a) Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP
• b) Windows 8/Windows 10

a) Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP

1. Start menu -> Shut down -> Restart.
2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options loads.
3. Select Safe Mode with Networking and press Enter.
4. When your computer boots, download anti-malware software via your browser.
5. Launch the program, scan your computer and delete the infection.

b) Windows 8/Windows 10

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard and click on the power icon.
2. Select Restart while holding the Shift key.
3. Choose Troubleshoot and then Advanced options.
4. In Advanced options, choose Startup Settings and select Enable Safe mode with Networking (or just Safe Mode).
5. Press Restart.

Step 2. Delete Remove Doctor666 Ransomware using System Restore

• a) Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP
• b) Windows 8/Windows 10

a) Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP

1. Start menu -> Shut down -> Restart.
2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options load.
3. Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt, and press Enter.
4. In Command Prompt, type in cd restore and press Enter.
5. Then type in rstrui.exe and press Enter again.
6. A new window will appear where you will have to choose a restore point. Choose one dating back prior to infection and press Next, and then Finish.

b) Windows 8/Windows 10

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard and click on the power icon.
2. Select Restart while holding the Shift key.
3. Select Troubleshoot and then Advanced options.
4. In Advanced options, choose Startup Settings and select Enable Safe mode with Command Prompt.
5. In the Command Prompt window that appears, type in cd restore and press Enter.
6. Then type in rstrui.exe and press Enter again.
7. In the window that appears, you will have to select a restore point dating back prior to infection. Select one and press Next, then Finish.

Step 3. Recover your data

• a) Method 1. Data Recovery Pro
• b) Method 2. Windows Previous Versions
• c) Method 3. Shadow Explorer

When your files are encrypted by ransomware, you may be able to recover them. Below, you will find methods that could help you with file decryption. However, bear in mind that file decryption is not guaranteed. These methods are not always reliable, thus the best way to recover files would be via backup. And if you don't already have it, we suggest you invest in it.

a) Method 1. Data Recovery Pro

1. Download the Data Recovery Pro program.
2. Install and run the program.
3. Press Start Scan to see if data can be recovered.
4. If it finds recoverable files, you can restore them.

b) Method 2. Windows Previous Versions

If you had System Restore enabled prior to infection, your files should be recoverable through Windows Previous Versions.

1. Find a file you want to recover and right-click on it.
2. Properties -> Previous Versions.
3. Choose a version from the list and press Restore.

c) Method 3. Shadow Explorer

Some ransomware does not delete automatically created copies of your files, which are known as Shadow Copies. If they were not deleted, you should be able to recover them via Shadow Explorer.

1. Download Shadow Explorer from a reliable source.
2. Install and run the program.
3. Choose a disk that contains encrypted files and if it contains folders with recoverable files, press Export.