Rooster865qq Ransomware

Rooster865qq Ransomware is a malicious program that encrypts files in all directories except the data in the %WINDIR% folder. It means the malware might leave your program files unaffected, but make your precious files like photos and videos unusable. Even though encrypted data can still be restored, it can only be done with special decryption tools. Unfortunately, hackers who developed this threat might be the only ones who could have them, and, as it is said in their message, they expect to be paid in exchange for the decryption tools. If risking your money for tools you might never receive does not seem like a good idea to you, we advise not to put up with any demands. As for learning more about this malicious application, we encourage you to continue reading our article. The instructions available below show how a user could erase Rooster865qq Ransomware manually, although, as you can find out in the text, it might not be necessary.

At first, we should discuss the malware’s distribution. Threats like Rooster865qq Ransomware are often spread via Spam emails or untrustworthy file-sharing websites. It means the malicious program could appear on a system after launching a suspicious email attachment, unreliable software installer, or other doubtful content obtained from the Internet. Because of this, we do not recommend downloading data from websites or emails if you do not know whether they can be trusted. If you cannot tell whether a file is harmless or malicious, we suggest scanning data in question with a reliable antimalware tool. Scanning a single file should not take long, and if your antimalware tool identifies it as malicious, it should help you safely remove it from your system. Of course, first, we advise getting a reputable antimalware tool that comes from reputable developers.

Moreover, users should know that Rooster865qq Ransomware might not create any additional files on its infected device. Therefore, it may start encrypting data shortly after it appears on a computer. During this process, all files that are located anywhere but in the %WINDIR% directory should become locked and get a second extension called .Rooster865qq, e.g., fox.jpg.Rooster865qq. By the time the encryption is finished, the malicious application ought to create a document called ids.txt and an executable named HOW TO BACK YOUR FILES.exe. The document shows a victim’s unique ID number that ought to be generated by the malware and a list of files. As for the executable file, it ought to launch a ransom note, which should claim that victims can get decryption tools to get their files encrypted if they contact the threat’s creators and pay a ransom. You probably realize that no matter what the Rooster865qq Ransomware’s developers may promise to you, there are no guarantees they will deliver it.

The choice is yours to make as it is your files and your money that could be placed at risk. If you decide not to contact hackers or pay a ransom, we recommend erasing the malware’s ransom notes. As for the threat itself, our researchers say that Rooster865qq Ransomware might delete itself right after it finishes encrypting files. However, we cannot be sure that the malware does not have other versions that may not erase themselves, which is why the instructions available below show how to remove Rooster865qq Ransomware if it stays on a system.

Naturally, some users might think that eliminating Rooster865qq Ransomware manually could be a bit tricky, in which case, we advise employing a reliable antimalware tool. To delete Rooster865qq Ransomware with it, you should perform a full system scan and then click the chosen tool’s provided removal button. Do not hesitate to leave us a comment below if you have any questions about this malicious program or its deletion.

Delete Rooster865qq Ransomware

1. Click Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
2. Choose Task Manager and select Processes.
3. Find a process that could belong to the threat.
4. Mark it and click End Task.
5. Exit Task Manager.
6. Click Win+E.
7. Find these paths:
   %TEMP%
   %USERPROFILE%\Downloads
   %USERPROFILE%\Desktop
8. Look for the malicious application’s launcher (could be any suspicious file downloaded before your computer became infected).
9. Right-click it and select Delete.
10. Locate files called HOW TO BACK YOUR FILES.exe, right-click them, and press Delete.
11. Find a document named ids.txt, right-click it, and press Delete.
12. Exit File Explorer.
13. Empty Recycle Bin.
14. Restart the computer.