Roblocker X ransomware virus. How to remove? (Uninstall guide)
Ways Roblocker X tries to trick users into paying for their encrypted files
Roblocker X virus is another deceptive ransomware [1] which manipulates its victims to extort some money. This is a screenlocker virus which infiltrates computers and blocks people from accessing their desktop or any files on the computer. The ransom note explains that the virus has encrypted files belonging to the Roblox Games and that the victims have address the criminals directly, asking for the data decryption code:
OH NO, YOUR ROBLOX FILES ARE ENCRYPTED!
YEs, All ROBLOX game files has been encrypted on your system.
How to get it back?
Simply send me a message asking for the “code”
Then enter it here and i will decrypt your files 🙂
Don’t close this windows or your files are lost forever 😀
Currently, the virus still seems to be in the initial stages of development, so it does not actually do anything to the computer files. The lock screen can be easily disabled by entering a passcode “PooPoo” in the provided text box and clicking “Validate. Of course, after you work your way around the lock screen [2], you also have to remove Roblocker X from your computer. Reimage, Plumbytes Anti-MalwareNorton Internet Security or similar software will help to perform this operation smoothly.
Even if Roblocker X has been designed purely as a joke, it can sure cause panic to people who have no experience dealing with such malware before. You should not lose your cool even if you see unfamiliar window blocking you from accessing your computer. Do not follow the criminals’ commands and focus on Roblocker X removal instead.
Select 'Safe Mode with Networking'
Select 'Enable Safe Mode with Networking'
Select 'Safe Mode with Command Prompt'
Select 'Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt'
Enter 'cd restore' without quotes and press 'Enter'
Enter 'rstrui.exe' without quotes and press 'Enter'
When 'System Restore' window shows up, select 'Next'
Select your restore point and click 'Next'
Click 'Yes' and start system restore
The fake ransomware infiltrates computers via spam emails
Roblocker X ransomware will most likely arrive on the computer after the user clicks on a malicious email attachment that has arrived on the computer as a result of a malicious spam campaign. Most ransomware developers successfully apply this technique for the distribution of their evil creations.
The criminals think of different ways to lure the victims into clicking on the malicious payload-carrying files. They may conceal them under some legitimate-looking invoice documents, online purchase information, parcel delivery notifications, etc. Downloading these documents will deploy Roblocker X on the computer, so you must be very careful while browsing through your email. Stay away from the spam folder and double check the legitimacy of emails received from unfamiliar senders before opening their attachments.
Dealing with Roblocker X removal
Perhaps the only way you can perform a truly safe and definite Roblocker X removal is by employing professional security software such as Reimage or Malwarebytes. Nevertheless, before putting these tools into practice, you will have to remove Roblocker X lock screen. We explain how to do that in the guidelines below the article.
To prevent similar incidents in the future, make sure you regularly update your software, keep your system protected with strong real-time security utility and save backup copies of your files in some safe external storage drives.
To remove Roblocker X virus, follow these steps:
Remove Roblocker X using Safe Mode with Networking
To escape the Roblocker X lock screen, enter the string “PooPoo” into the given box on the lock screen and click “Validate”. If this technique does not work, you may as well try bypassing the lock screen by booting your PC in Safe Mode. Here is how you can access it:
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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.
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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.
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Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Networking in Startup Settings window.
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Step 2: Remove Roblocker X
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 Roblocker X removal.
If your ransomware is blocking Safe Mode with Networking, try further method.
Remove Roblocker X using System Restore
Here is yet another method which may be helpful for escaping the ransomware lock screen if the passcode does not work.
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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.
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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.
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Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt in Startup Settings window.
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Step 2: Restore your system files and settings
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Once the Command Prompt window shows up, enter cd restore and click Enter.
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Now type rstrui.exe and press Enter again..
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When a new window shows up, click Next and select your restore point that is prior the infiltration of Roblocker X. After doing that, click Next.
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Now click Yes to start system restore.
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Once the Command Prompt window shows up, enter cd restore and click Enter.
Bonus: Recover your data
Guide which is presented above is supposed to help you remove Roblocker X from your computer. To recover your encrypted files, we recommend using a detailed guide prepared by 2-spyware.com security experts.If your files are encrypted by Roblocker X, you can use several methods to restore them:
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References
- ^ Kim Zetter. What is ransomware? A guide to the global cyberattacks. Wired. Tech news.
- ^ Phil Muncaster. ‘Lock Screen’ ransomware makes a comeback. Infosecurity-magazine. Information Security & IT Security News and Resources.