Remove MuchLove Ransomware

What is ransomware

The ransomware known as MuchLove Ransomware is classified as a highly damaging infection, due to the amount of harm it might cause. It is possible you have never encountered ransomware before, in which case, you may be particularly surprised. Strong encryption algorithms may be used for data encoding, blocking you from opening files. Ransomware is believed to be such a harmful infection because file decryption is not necessarily possible in all cases. There’s also the option of buying the decryptor from criminals but for various reasons, that isn’t the best idea. There are plenty of cases where paying the ransom does not mean file decryption. There’s nothing preventing cyber criminals from just taking your money, without giving you a decryptor.

Moreover, your money would go towards future ransomware and malware. Do you really want to be a supporter of criminal activity. And the more people give them money, the more of a profitable business ransomware becomes, and that attracts many people to the industry. You could end up in this kind of situation again, so investing the demanded money into backup would be better because data loss wouldn’t be a possibility. If you had backup available, you could just remove MuchLove Ransomware virus and then recover data without being anxious about losing them. If you did not know what file encrypting malware is, you may not know how it managed to infect your computer, which is why carefully read the following paragraph.

How is ransomware distributed

Most frequent ransomware spread methods are through spam emails, exploit kits and malicious downloads. It is often not necessary to come up with more elaborate ways since many people aren’t cautious when they use emails and download files. Nevertheless, some ransomware might use much more elaborate ways, which need more time and effort. All hackers need to do is claim to be from a trustworthy company, write a convincing email, attach the malware-ridden file to the email and send it to possible victims. Commonly, the emails will mention money, which people are more likely to take seriously. If criminals used a big company name such as Amazon, users may open the attachment without thinking as criminals might just say questionable activity was noticed in the account or a purchase was made and the receipt is added. Because of this, you have to be cautious about opening emails, and look out for indications that they might be malicious. What’s essential is to check whether you’re familiar with the sender before opening the file attached. If you are familiar with them, make sure it’s actually them by vigilantly checking the email address. Those malicious emails also often have grammar mistakes, which tend to be pretty obvious. You ought to also check how you’re addressed, if it is a sender who knows your name, they’ll always use your name in the greeting. Certain file encoding malware might also use out-of-date software on your system to infect. Software has certain vulnerabilities that could be exploited for malicious software to get into a computer, but software makes fix them as soon as they are found. As has been proven by WannaCry, however, not everyone is that quick to install those updates for their programs. It is crucial that you install those updates because if a weak spot is serious enough, Serious weak spots could be used by malicious software so it is crucial that you update all your programs. Updates can install automatically, if you find those alerts annoying.

How does it behave

When your device becomes infected, it’ll scan for certain files types and encrypt them once they’ve been identified. Even if the situation was not obvious from the beginning, you’ll definitely know something’s wrong when you can’t open your files. A file extension will be added to all encoded files, which helps users identify which ransomware exactly has infected their computer. In a lot of cases, data restoring may impossible because the encryption algorithms used in encryption may be quite hard, if not impossible to decipher. A ransom notification will be placed in the folders with your files or it’ll appear in your desktop, and it should explain how you can recover data. A decryption program will be proposed to you, in exchange for money obviously, and crooks will claim that using other file recovery options may harm them. The note ought to plainly show the price for the decryption software but if it does not, it will give you an email address to contact the crooks to set up a price. As you already know, we do not encourage complying with the requests. Paying should be thought about when all other alternatives fail. It’s possible you have just forgotten that you have made copies of your files. For some data encoding malware, victims can even find free decryptors. There are some malware researchers who are able to crack the ransomware, thus a free decryptors could be developed. Take that option into consideration and only when you are sure a free decryptor is unavailable, should you even consider complying with the demands. Using part of that money to purchase some kind of backup might turn out to be more beneficial. If backup was made before the infection took over, you can recover data after you erase MuchLove Ransomware virus. Try to familiarize with how a data encoding malware spreads so that you do your best to avoid it. Make sure you install up update whenever an update is released, you don’t open random email attachments, and you only download things from sources you know to be reliable.

MuchLove Ransomware removal

If the data encrypting malware still remains, you’ll have to get a malware removal utility to get rid of it. It might be tricky to manually fix MuchLove Ransomware virus because a mistake could lead to further damage. In order to prevent causing more damage, use an anti-malware tool. These types of programs are made with the intention of detecting or even blocking these kinds of threats. Choose a suitable tool, and once it’s installed, scan your device to find the infection. The tool is not capable of recovering your files, however. When your computer is infection free, begin regularly making copies of your data.

Learn how to remove Remove MuchLove Ransomware from your computer

• Step 1. Delete ransomware via anti-malware
• Step 2. Delete Remove MuchLove 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 MuchLove 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.