Locker Ransomware Removal Help - Completely Get Rid of Locker v3.30/Locker v5.52 /Locker v1.7

Locker which has different versions like Locker v5.52, Locker v3.30, Locker v4.55, Locker v4.81 and Locker v2.60, Locker v1.7, ,Locker v1.20 is a file-encrypting ransom virus (ransomware). Once invading into your system,  Locker encrypts your files using RSA-2048 encryption algorithm so they are not accessible and repairable without the unique encryption key. You may get the pop-up warning which say:

All your personal files on this computer are locked and encrypted by Locker [ver]. The encrypting has been done by professional software and your files such as: photos, videos, and cryptocurrency wallets are not damaged but just not readable for now. You can find the complete list with all your encrypted files in the files tab.

The encrypted files can only be unlocked by a unique 2048-bit RSA private key that is safely stored on our server till [date]. If the key is not obtained before that moment it will be destroyed and you will not be able to open your files ever again.

Obtaining your private unique key is easy and can be done clicking on the payment tab and pay a small amount of 0.1 BTC to the wallet address that was created for you. If the payment is confirmed the decryption key will be sent to your computer and the Locker software will automatically start the decrypting process. We have absolutely not interest in keeping your files encrypted forever. 

You can still safely use your computer, no new files will be encrypted and no malware will be installed. When the files are encrypted Locker [ver] will automatically uninstall itself. 


In fact, it is a fraud. Even you pay for it, you also cannot decrypt your files. Locker just want to extort money from you. In addition, Locker also can damage your system greatly without your consent. It can mess up your system, registry, and change your system files. Moreover, Locker is able to collect your personal confidential information such as credit card number and password, as well as your other financial information. Thus, you should remove Locker immediately once detected.

Two effective methods to remove Locker once and for all

Method one: Remove Locker manually

Method two: Automatically remove Locker with SpyHunter

Method one: Remove Locker manually

Step 1: reboot your computer into safe mode.

Kindly reminder: Remove all media such as floppy drive, cd, dvd, and USB devices. Then, restart the computer.

Boot in Safe Mode with Networking on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 system

a) Before Windows begins to load, press F8 on your keyboard.

b) It will display the Advanced Boot Options menu. Select Safe Mode with Networking.

Start computer in Safe Mode with Networking using Windows 8

a) Before Windows begins to load, press Shift and F8 on your keyboard.

b) On Recovery interface, click on 'See advanced repair options'.

c) Next, click on Troubleshoot option.

d) Then, select Advanced options from the list.

e) Lastly, please choose Windows Startup Settings and click on Restart. When Windows restarts, you will be send to a familiar Advanced Boot Options screen.

f) Select Safe Mode with Networking from the selections menu.

And then, please wait the loading until the system enters into safe mode.

Step 2: click on ‘start’ and input ‘regedit’

Step 3: find HKEY_MACHINE, enter it and select the two files like the screenshot and delete them.

Step 4: return to the desktop, delete the remnants.

Step 5: input ‘%temp%’ in the search box under the ‘start’ menu.

Step 6: select all items in the box and remove them.

Step 7: finally, restart your computer into normal mode.


(I will give you more information about the Locker which is helpful to delete the malware manually)

Associated Locker &n1bsp;Files:

%Temp%\.exe
%MyDocuments%\.html
%WinDir%\Tasks\.job
C:\Windows\Temp\<random>.exe
%temp%\<random>.exe
C:\Program Files\<random>

File Location Notes:

%Windir% refers to the Windows installation folder. By default, this is C:\Windows for Windows 95/98/ME/XP/Vista/7/8 or C:\Winnt for Windows NT/2000.

%Temp% refers to the Windows Temp folder. By default, this is C:\Windows\Temp for Windows 95/98/ME, C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\\LOCAL SETTINGS\Temp for Windows 2000/XP, and C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Temp in Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

%MyDocuments% refers to the Documents folder for your user profile. By default, this is C:\Documents and Settings\\My Documents\ in Windows 2000/XP. 
For Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 it is C:\Users\\Documents\.

Associated Locker  Windows Registry Information:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "" = "%AppData%\.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "" = "%AppData%\.exe"

Method two: Remove Locker ransom with SpyHunter

Step 1: Please click this download icon below to install SpyHunter.

Step 2: Now, I will help you install SpyHunter step by step.
After you finish downloading, perform the file and click ‘Run’ icon.

Then accept the license agreement and click on ‘Next’.

Next, the setup process will perform automatically until it finishes.

 

Finally, you should start the antivirus and scan your computer completely.

 

If you find threats below, delete them.

 

Note: Locker is a harmful bug needs to be removed immediately. Manually removal is a complex and tough task only suggested to advanced computer users. If you are not so professional on computer and cannot solve the problem manually, you are recommended to using Spyhunter Anti-malware to remove Locker for you easily and quickly. Furthermore, Spyhunter can block the malware and protect your computer from being attacked. Download Spyhunter to keep your computer from many computer invaders now.