BitCrypt at first is a legal program which “allows the user to store any text message in an encrypted form which is hidden within user specified image. The text is encrypted with one of the strongest encryption algorithms in order to strengthen the level of security.” But recently, we have received complaints from the users.
BitCrypt is a legit program, but recently it may be hacked and has been taken advantage by the cyber criminals. It is now a ransomware created by the hackers to collect money. Users complain that BitCrypt encrypts their file without their permission. And it gives the instruction to ask users to pay money to get the decryption key. This infection may come into your computer along with some free software, files and drivers. You may also get infect by opening spam emails, sharing corrupt, or clicking to unsafe web sites, and so on.
BitCrypt will change your registry entries and add its malicious files to your computer system.It claims unless you pay money, you can get your computer unlocked. However, your locked files cannot get back, even though you pay for the money. So just don’t pay. Besides, if you pay, your financial information will be recorded and sent to the cyber criminals. You should remove the BitCrypt immediately to avoid your other files being locked.
Since it presents so many malicious traits, you should remove it as soon as possible. First, you can try to uninstall it like the manual steps showed below. If it is difficult for you to move on, you can download SpyHunter to help you. It can not only help you remove the ransonware for you nut also can keep your computer away from the coming viruses, Trojans and so on.
Effective way to remove BitCrypt manually and safely
1: Stop BitCrypt running processes in Windows Task Manager first.
( Methods to open Task Manager: Press CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC or Press the Start button->click on the Run option->Type in taskmgr and press OK.)
2: Open Control Panel in Start menu and search for Folder Options. When you’re in Folder Options window, please click on its View tab, tick Show hidden files and folders and non-tick Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and then press OK.
3: Go to the Registry Editor and remove all BitCrypt registry entries listed here:
(Steps: Hit Win+R keys and then type regedit in Run box to search)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run BitCrypt \“[RANDOM CHARACTRERISTIC]” HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall BitCrypt ransomware\Run “[RANDOM CHARACTRERISTIC].exe HKEY_CURRENT_USER\AppEvents\Schemes\Apps\Explorer\Navigating\Uninstall BitCrypt \Run “[RANDOM CHARACTRERISTIC].exe”
4: All BitCrypt associated files listed below need to be removed:
%AllUsersProfile%\ApplicationData\temp\ BitCrypt.dll %AllUsersProfile%\ Application Data\roaming\ BitCrypt.exe
Effective way to remove it with SpyHunter
Step 1: Press the following icon to download SpyHunter
Step 3: Click Finish then you can use it to scan your computer to find out potential threats by pressing Scan New Scan.
Step 4: Tick Select All and then Remove to delete all reported threat.
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Note: At first, People tend to remove it manually, but it may be difficult. Since most of the time, it requires you to be technical enough to identify the files, programs it creates. So SpyHunter is strongly recommended. As one of the best anti spyware tools in the market, it can scan and remind you of potential viruses or malware and protect your computer system at the same time. If you are interested, click the link below to download it.
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