Buyunlockcode Virus Removal Guide

Do you know what Buyunlockcode Virus is?

If you cannot access any of your files with such extensions as .docx, .pem, .txt, .raf, .rwl, .sql, .pab, .odc, and others, it is very likely that Buyunlockcode Virus has managed to enter your system. Even though this threat is called a virus by many users, the truth is that it is typical ransomware. The main purpose of Buyunlockcode Virus is to obtain money, so it is not surprising that it will demand a particular sum of money for the decryption of files. It might seem that the easiest solution is to pay money; however, you should definitely not pay money if you have a back-up of your major files because it is unclear whether you will receive the key for unlocking your files. You might think that you just have to remove Buyunlockcode Virus and all the problems will disappear. Unfortunately, it is not true. It has been found that Buyunlockcode Virus encrypts files and removes itself.

Buyunlockcode Virus will change the wallpaper in order to inform computer users that his/her files were encoded with RSA-1024 encryption algorithm. In addition, BUYUNLOCKCODE.txt will be added to every folder that contains encrypted files. It will inform users how to pay a ransom. According to the information provided in the aforementioned file, a user who wants to access files again has to write an email to nick.jameson@expressmail.dk. The specialists at spyware-techie.com have found that ChiuKhan@tom.com can be also associated with this ransomware infection. Thus, if you notice a message that contains the aforementioned email addresses, there is no doubt that a ransomware infection is present on your system and you should carefully think whether you really want to pay a ransom.Buyunlockcode Virus Removal GuideBuyunlockcode Virus screenshot
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In some cases, it is possible to decrypt files encrypted by ransomware by using decryption software. Unfortunately, files encrypted by Buyunlockcode Virus cannot be decrypted very easily. However, you should not worry if you have a back-up of your files or you can recover them from a USB key or an external hard disk. There is a possibility that cyber criminals will give you the key for unlocking your files as well; however, you might also lose all your money and still not be able to open any of your files.

As has been already mentioned, Buyunlockcode Virus encrypts files and disappears from the system, so there is nothing to remove. You should be more cautious in the future in order not to encounter similar ransomware, for instance, CryptoLocker or Cryptowall.

In non-techie terms:

In order to prevent similar infections from entering your system in the future, you should definitely install a powerful security application on your computer and keep it enabled. In addition, you should refrain from opening spam email attachments because you might end up with malware.

Windows XP

  1. Restart your computer and start tapping F8 when BIOS screen disappears.
  2. Select Safe Mode with Networking and tap Enter.
  3. Click Yes in the confirmation box.
  4. Download SpyHunter from http://www.spyware-techie.com/removal .
  5. Open the Start menu and launch RUN. Enter msconfig and click OK.
  6. Select Startup tab and click Disable All.
  7. Click OK.
  8. Install the security software that you have downloaded and then scan your system.