How to remove CRP.Net3 Ransomware (Free Guide)
CRP.Net3
Learn what CRP.Net3 ransomware is and how to remove the computer virus and recover files encrypted by the CRP.Net3 virus.
What is CRP.Net3?
CRP.Net3 (also called MCrypt2018 and CRPDOTNET3) is ransomware that encrypts files on a computer using DiskCryptor and affixes a new file extension to the encrypted files. The ransomware will then reboot the system and display a ransom note on a black screen once the PC has restarted.
Text from the black screen:
You Have Been Hacked,ALL Data Encrypted,Contact For Key
Our Email : mcrypt2018@yandex.com
Your ID : [executable name]
Your Hostname : [computer name]
Enter Key :
The black screen is used by the ransomware to explain what happened to the files on the computer and how to make a payment to decrypt them. The ransom note requires that you write an email to them to return the files.
How to remove CRP.Net3
1. Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software to scan your computer and remove malicious files and potentially unwanted programs.
2. To install the program, click the file you just downloaded. It can usually be located in the Download folder.
3. A window that says “Welcome to the Malwarebytes Setup Wizard” will appear. Click Agree and Install to begin the installation. Once complete, click Finish.
4. Now the Malwarebytes is installed, open the program and click the Scan Now button – or go to the Scan tab and click the Start Scan button.
5. When the scan is complete click the Quarantine Selected button.
6. If Malwarebytes says “All selected items have been removed successfully. A log file has been saved to the logs folder. Your computer needs to be restarted to complete the removal process. Would you like to restart now?” click the Yes button to restart your computer.
7. Next, Download HitmanPro to perform a second-opinion scan and remove any remaining malicious trace files.
8. Once installed, open HitmanPro and click Next to start scanning your computer. *If you are using the free version you may chose to create a copy or perform a one-time scan.
9. When the HitmanPro scan is complete click the Next button.
10. To activate the free version of HitmanPro: enter your email address twice and click the Activate button.
11. Click the Reboot button.
File Recovery Software
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Troubleshooting
Alternative methods are suggested if there are issues removing CRP.Net3 ransomware from an infected computer.
How to Restore your computer
If a restore point has previously been established on your machine you will be able to perform a system restore in order to restore your machine to a date and time before it was infected. You will lose files on your computer that were obtained prior to the restore point.
There are several options to restore your computer. Most computers have their own restore software that can be found by performing a search. Additionally, computers that run the Windows Operating System have a default restore program that can also be found by performing a search.
A boot screen that can be used to access options to restore your computer can be reached by rebooting your computer and pressing the F8 key once the manufacture screen is displayed.
How to Recover your computer to factory settings
A system recovery (or reset) will recover your computer to factory settings. You will lose the current programs and files on your computer.
There are several options to recover your computer to factory settings. Most computers have their own recovery software that can be found by performing a search. Additionally, computers that run the Windows Operating System have a default recovery program that can also be found by performing a search.
A boot screen that can be used to access options to restore your computer can be reached by rebooting your computer and pressing the F8 key once the manufacture screen is displayed.