CLock.Win32 Ransomware

CLock.Win32 Ransomware is a sorry excuse for a ransomware program because it does not even work properly. Our research team suggests that this program was created as a test run before an actual malicious applications gets released into the wild. Nevertheless, no one would want to deal with such a program in real life, so if you have this infection your PC, you’d better remove CLock.Win32 Ransomware immediately. Albeit the program does not affect target systems the way other malicious ransomware infections, you would still have to work hard to revert all the modifications this program performed on your system. There is no time to waste, so let us get down to work.

First, it is important to know how this infection spreads so you would avoid similar intruders. CLock.Win32 Ransomware employs the most common ransomware distribution method, and that is spam campaigns. It means that the ransomware installer file gets distributed with spam email messages that are massively generated by spam bots. Here you would say that all your spam conveniently drops into the Junk mail folder, but with the spam techniques employed by ransomware creators, it is very likely that some of those messages land in your main inbox, too.

These spam messages often look like official notifications from reliable companies or websites, and users feel obliged to open them because they think there might be some important information there. Unfortunately, the thing these messages carry is the malicious infection that successfully blocks several important system utilities. On the other hand, when CLock.Win32 Ransomware enters your system; it does not encrypt your files, so you do not have to worry about it. Even if the application requires you to spend money on something, you have to ignore its claims and simply remove it from your computer. For the removal, please refer to the instructions below.

The most annoying thing about CLock.Win32 Ransomware is that this infection blocks your Task Manager, Command Prompt, and Registry Editor. So it basically stops you from killing its processes and killing the notification that covers your entire screen. As far as that message is concerned, it says the following:

You have been infected with CLock.

Please pay $20 USD thru paypal.

minecakepvp@gmail.com

No, I dont want to.

As you can see, the notification has a button that says “No, I don’t want to.” Clicking that button results in another pop-up that says your Command prompt and Task Manager are disabled. However, this piece of information should not stop you from deleting CLock.Win32 Ransomware from your computer.

To remove CLock.Win32 Ransomware from your system, you need to look for a random-name executable file that could be left on your Desktop or in your Downloads folder. Once you have deleted those files, you will have to restore your system utilities. We will tell you how to do that. After that, it would be wise to get yourself a licensed antispyware tool that will protect your PC from similar intruders.

It is not just about CLock.Win32 Ransomware. There might be more dangerous infections slithering around in your system, so you should be ready to fight those, too.

What’s more, investing in a security application may not be enough to ensure your system’s safety. You should also take note of your web browsing habits. For instance, you should stay away from unfamiliar websites that offer freeware download links, and be sure to be careful when you open pages full of third-party advertisements. Finally, do not open messages from unknown senders, especially if they have files attached. If you must, scan the attachment first with a security application. If you are not careful enough, you may end up getting infected with the likes of CLock.Win32 Ransomware again.

How to Remove CLock.Win32 Ransomware

1. Remove an unfamiliar .exe file from your Desktop.
2. Go to your Downloads folder and remove the same .exe file.
3. Press Win+R and type gpedit.msc to open Local Group Policy Editor. Click OK.
4. Go to User Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Ctrl+Shift+Del Options.
5. Select Disabled or Not Configured and click OK.
6. Open Local Group Policy Editor again and go to User Configuration\Administrative Templates\System.
7. Click Prevent Access to the command prompt on the right.
8. Select Disable and click OK.
9. On the same directory as above, click Prevent access to registry editing tools.
10. Select Disable and click OK.

If, for any reason, you cannot access the Local Group Policy Editor or restore any of your system utilities, please leave us a comment.