Remove CryptoLocker

Method 1. Remove CryptoLocker using Safe Mode with Networking

Since CryptoLocker is an extremely vicious virus which comes in a variety of different shapes as well, it is likely that some of these versions will try block you from running security software and remove it from the computer. If you are ever in such a situation, scroll down below to find guidelines how to eliminate this obstacle.

Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Networking

Windows 7 / Vista / XP

• Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
• When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
• Select Safe Mode with Networking from the list

Windows 10 / Windows 8

• Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
• Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
• Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Networking in Startup Settings window.

Step 2: Remove CryptoLocker

Log in to your infected account and start the browser. Download Reimage or other legitimate anti-spyware program. Update it before a full system scan and remove malicious files that belong to your ransomware and complete CryptoLocker removal.

If your ransomware is blocking Safe Mode with Networking, try further method.

Method 2. Remove CryptoLocker using System Restore

It is only natural that viruses like CryptoLocker will not leave computers without a fight. So, they may block antivirus scanners from initiating and purposefully crash these programs before they launch. Below you will find a way to work around this problem, decontaminate the virus and proceed with its elimination.

Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Command Prompt

Windows 7 / Vista / XP

• Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
• When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
• Select Command Prompt from the list

Windows 10 / Windows 8

• Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
• Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
• Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt in Startup Settings window.

Step 2: Restore your system files and settings

• Once the Command Prompt window shows up, enter cd restore and click Enter.
• Now type rstrui.exe and press Enter again..
• When a new window shows up, click Next and select your restore point that is prior the infiltration of CryptoLocker. After doing that, click Next.
• Now click Yes to start system restore.

Once you restore your system to a previous date, download and scan your computer with Reimage and make sure that CryptoLocker removal is performed successfully.