Ultimate Recovery Guide: Recover Ransomware Encrypted Files

This MiniTool guide offers four effective methods to recover files encrypted by ransomware, eliminating the need to pay a ransom. Let's explore these solutions.

Understanding Ransomware and Data Recovery

Ransomware encrypts files and systems, demanding payment for decryption. This causes business downtime, revenue loss, and costly recovery efforts. A robust data recovery strategy mitigates these risks. This guide focuses on restoring systems and files without paying the ransom.

How to Recover Ransomware-Encrypted Files

Several techniques can help recover your files:

Method 1: Professional Ransomware Data Recovery Software (MiniTool Power Data Recovery)

MiniTool Power Data Recovery is a powerful tool for recovering lost files from various storage devices. It excels in recovering data lost due to viruses, accidental deletions, file system corruption, or system failures. It supports numerous file types and file systems (FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS). A free version recovers up to 1GB of data.

Important: Do not install this software on the affected partition to avoid overwriting lost files.

Steps:

1. Launch MiniTool Power Data Recovery. Select the affected partition or device and click "Scan." You can also scan specific folders to speed up the process.

   

2. Let the scan complete. Use the "Type," "Filter," "Search," and "Preview" features to locate your files efficiently. (Note: Audio/video preview is limited to 2GB files).

3. Select the files and click "Save" to choose a recovery location.

   

Method 2: Restore from a Windows Backup

Regular backups are essential for data protection.

Steps:

1. Press Win S, type "Control Panel," and press Enter.
2. Select "File History."
3. Click "Restore personal files."
4. Select the files to recover and click "Restore."

Method 3: Restore Previous File Versions

Windows maintains previous versions of files.

Steps:

1. Right-click the affected file, select "Properties," and go to the "Previous Versions" tab.

2. Choose the desired version and click "Open" to preview. Click "Restore" to recover.

   

Method 4: System Restore

System Restore reverts your system to a previous point in time.

Steps:

1. Go to Control Panel > Recovery > Open System Restore.

2. Select a restore point before the ransomware attack and click "Next."

3. Confirm your choice and click "Finish." The system will restart to apply the changes.

   

Conclusion

These four methods offer viable alternatives to paying a ransom. Remember that using a ransomware decryption tool is also an option. Regular backups are crucial for preventing data loss.

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