What is LGAWPULM and how do I remove it? (Free Guide)
LGAWPULM
Learn what LGAWPULM ransomware is and how to remove the computer virus from your computer and decrypt or recover personal files for free.
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What is LGAWPULM?
LGAWPULM is a file extension used by GANDCRAB 5.0.4 ransomware. The purpose of the ransomware is to encrypt as many files as it can on a computer using military grade encryption algorithms and append a new file extension such as .LGAWPULM to the end of the filenames of the files it encrypts. The ransomware infection will also change the desktop background and drop a text file that contains ransom payment instructions on the desktop and every drive's root folder.
The ransomware uses the new desktop background and text file to explain what happened to the files on the computer and how to make a ransom payment in order to allegedly decrypt the encrypted files (the way the malware author wants you to). It should be noted that paying the ransom will not guarantee that you will recover your files or that the infection is removed and will not appear again in the future.
How to remove LGAWPULM
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
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | DOWNLOAD |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Explorer | Restores lost or damaged files from Shadow Copies | Download (Free) |
| Photorec | Recovers lost files | Download (Free) |
| Recuva | Recovers lost files | Download (Free) | Buy |
Troubleshooting
Alternative methods are suggested if there are issues removing LGAWPULM ransomware from an infected computer.
