.CCC File Extension Virus Removal

This article was created to users remove .CCC File Extension Virus from their respective systems. The .CCC File Extension Virus is typical of a brand new and improved breed of the TeslaCrypt ransomware, but this time poising as CryptoWall, just to further make the thing especially difficult to remove.

.CCC File Extension Virus is a type of virus from the Ransomware variety. If you are already aware of its existence the most likely case is because it has made all of your files inaccessible by adding a strange extension to them. .CCC File Extension Virus claims that you must pay a certain amount of ransom in bitcoins (up to $200-$400 depending on the version of the ransomware) or your files will remain encrypted and inaccessible forever. The hackers also likely claim that if you try to recover the files in any other way then paying the ransom they will be damaged or deleted. The last part is a total lie and its aim is to scare you into paying the blackmail. Nothing will happen to your data if you try to recover it yourself – as long as you do not delete or rename the files (the methods described here do neither). If the worst comes to pass and you are unable to recover your data by alternative means you can always try paying as a last resort.

.CCC File Extension Virus and Ransomware in general – method of operation
Ransomware viruses are usually installed with the help of Trojans – malicious applications that have already bypassed the security of your system and work as a backdoor for the virus. Alternatively .CCC File Extension Virus may be distributed via email attachments or downloaded and installed directly from in infected sites or dangerous internet Ads.

Once .CCC File Extension Virus is inside your computer it will make a detailed list of all your valuable data files, which are not also system files. .CCC File Extension Virus likes to encrypt data, not files needed for the operation of programs. Once this list is compiled .CCC File Extension Virus will begin encrypting all files on this list. This is a process that transforms the readable data into unreadable gibberish via the help of a code /key/. This key is a random long string of characters, it is completely unique for every encryption and without it the encrypted file is completely worthless. Once each file is done encrypting the original copy of the file is deleted and only the encrypted copy remains on the system.

Should you pay?
Remember that you are dealing with anonymous criminals that are blackmailing you for money. They are under no obligation to keep their end of the bargain. Also any dollar you pay will then be re-invested in the improvement and refinement of the virus and it could target you again and again. Paying should only ever be your very last resort option. Try the recovery methods outlined below first.

Methods of recovery
The first thing you need to do is to remove .CCC File Extension Virus itself. More details on this in the guide below, keep reading for now.

What the hackers are trying to make you pay for is the key needed to decrypt these remaining files and indeed they are correct. Unless the algorithm used to generate the key is discovered by the anti-malware community the only way to decrypt your files is to obtain it from the hackers – usually in exchange for a hefty sum of cash. But this is not to say there are no other options.

The alternative involves the restoration of the deleted original files. This is pretty similar to what you need to do if you accidentally delete one or more files from your computer. These methods are not 100% foul proof and may not be able to recover all the missing files for all users, but hopefully can let you recover the most valuable stuff and avoid paying the hackers. If you had a lot of free space on your HDD and if you attempt to recover the delete files shortly after their deletion you have the best chance of recovering everything.
Remove .CCC File Extension Virus
STEP 1: .CCC File Extension Virus Removal
For Windows 98, XP, Millenium and 7 Users:
Restart your computer. To be sure you don’t miss the time when you need to press it, just spam F8 as soon as the PC starts booting. In the new menu, choose Safe Mode With Networking.

Proceed to Step 2.
For W. 8 and 8.1 Users:
Click the Start button ,then Control Panel —> System and Security —> Administrative Tools —> System Configuration.‌ 

Then check the Safe Boot option and click OK.  Click  Restart in the new pop-up.

Proceed to Step 2.

For Windows 10 Users:

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click the power button icon in the right corner of the new Start menu to show the power options menu.

3. Press and hold down the SHIFT key on the keyboard and click the Restart option while still holding down the SHIFT key.

Windows 10 will perform the reboot. Next do the following:

Click the Troubleshoot icon, then Advanced options —> Startup Settings. Click Restart.After the reboot click on Enter Safe Mode With Networking (Fifth Option).

Continue with Step 2.

STEP 2:

WARNING!
To remove .CCC, you may have to meddle with system files and registries. Making a mistake and deleting the wrong thing can cause your PC to be permanently damaged.
Avoid this by using this professional .CCC Scanner and Remover

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There are several ways to get rid of .CCC File Extension Virus. Unfortunately, it is quite hard to make a proper removal guide for this locker, because the directories .CCC File Extension Virus installs itself in change with each iteration. However we can help you with the following:

1. Type regedit in the Windows Search Field. Search for the ransomware  (try typing its name) in your registries and delete anything with that name. But be extremely careful – if you delete the wrong thing here, you can permanently damage your system.
2. Type %temp% in the Windows Search Field and delete all the files in the folder you are transported to.

Hopefully these two things can remove the virus for you. However if it does not, your only solution is likely to employ a professional .CCC File Extension VirusX remover.

STEP 3: How to Decrypt files infected with .CCC File Extension Virus

There is only one known way to remove this virus successfully, barring actually giving in the to the demands of the people who created the virus – reversing your files to a time when they were not infected.

There are two options you have for this:

The first is to do a full system restore. This can take care of the file extension for you completely. To do this just type System Restore in the windows search field and choose a restore point. Click Next until done.

Your second option is a program called Shadow Volume Copies.

Open the Shadow Explorer part of the package and choose the Drive (C or D usually) you want to restore information from. Right click on any file you want to restore and clickExport on it.

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