How do I REMOVE CTB-Locker ransomware (Free removal guide!)

If you are seeing “Your personal files are encrypted by CTB-Locker” message pop up, then you are infected with CTB-Locker virus!
The message states that if you want your files decrypted, you have to pay ransom within 96 hours.
In the past few weeks, a new version CTB-Locker, aka Critroni, campaign has been underway that uses emails that pretend to be fax notifications.
CTB-Locker virus, otherwise known as Critroni, is a file-encrypting ransomware infection that targets all versions of Windows including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8/8.1. Just like other file encrypting malware, the media continues to affiliate this infection with CryptoLocker when in fact this appears to have been developed by a different group using new technologies such as elliptical curve cryptography and the malware communicating with the Command and Control server over TOR.
CBT Locker usually istall on your system with the help of a Trojan.
Once infected with CTB-Locker it will scan your computer for data files and encrypt them so they are no longer accessible. In the past any file that was encrypted would have its file extension changed to .CYPCWVI,CTB,CTB2 or others. CTB-Locker show you "Your personal files are encrypted by CTB-Locker" with a notification that states your files have been encrypted and that you need to pay the cyber criminals in order restore access to those files.

Is it possible to decrypt files encrypted by CTB-Locker?
Unfortunately at this time there is no way to retrieve the private key that can be used to decrypt your files without paying the ransom on the CTB-Locker Site.
So,you should IMMEDIATELY remove the CTB-Locker virus and don’t let it encrypt all your files. If it's left for too long it makes all your files inaccessible unless you pay a ransom.

How to Remove CTB-Locker and stop encrypting?
Follow the removal video.
1.Reboot your computer into Safe Mode.
2.Remove temporary files.
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[hanatabit]

You are a genius. This video helped me so much. All of my files are saved. THANK YOU

[thestrikingwolf]

Thank you so much . I had no clue what this thing on my computer was . You helped tremendously

[Stahe]

This video has me curious. I bought a computer from a company online. I found out through the BBB site that they install ransomware on their products. Is it actually possible to remove the ransomware completely, or just hide that window if it happens? Or, is it possible to replace something in my computer to remove the ransomeware? I'm not that computer savvy. So not sure if it can be removed, or a new part can be replaced and it removes the virus.

[arthurkal]

I tested at one other and it workt thank you!!

[foresthilyer]

Can you do these steps to remove and then do a system restore to gain access to encrypted files? And can you try all this and if doesnt work can you still have option to pay ransom?

[LittleBoyOfHope]

I followed all steps but idk how to get my documents n stuff back ???? Lol okay? Now what?

[jhnnybi]

Did I screw up? When I go to my picture folders it said the remote procedure call failed and did not execute. And also do I have to retrieve all the files from the recycle bin?

[reus]

I delete the ransomware as you do but when i open a folder where there are images ecc.. As first image there is the ransom message... Its everything ok or should i do something ??

[foresthilyer]

So what os the consensus? Are you able to access docs pics and files after following the steps in the video? It seems the results are questionable.. and then ate you able to pay the ransom if this backfires? They ate asking $690 or.. 3 bit coin.. holy ouch! And do they actually unencrypt your files after payment? Please ...

[foldkozepefeleut]

How do I Decrypt my files after infected Decrypt by CTB-Locker, ok my pc is reinstall and format c: but i still have encrypted file in my portable storage. How can I openet or fixed it?

[BurtBowers]

Question is once the CBT VIROUS is removed then how do you get back files, pictures etc?

[Nxjx]

Mine just says " your personal files encrypted by ctb-locker, ( then it gives instruction

[FreakyGamerOfficial]

i came back from holidays and now mine are locked what to do ?? =(

[Lucas-mhow]

Lol, I saw this pop up and since my PC is fairly new I reset it completely. If I can't have my files no one will!

[foley]

Thanks worked perfect!!!! Happy Girl here!

[johananagnote]

was this problem often experienced by each one of us?

[KrisOO]

I followed these steps and the virus seems to be gone but I am still unable to view my pictures. The file extension is still .EXX
Can anyone help??

[stijngov]

This just removes the appearance. It doesn't decrypt any encrypted data.

[tednorcutt]

Hey guys I work tech support. This will still leave your files encrypted so your SOL unless you have a backup or pay (shit out of luck). Cheers.

[EpicShadow]

Please help my laptop is old and buggy can the files like roblox, or facebook, my other games still be saved?