How to Remove CryptoWall 3.0 – Useful Help to Get Rid of CryptoWall 3.0

Brief introduction to CryptoWall 3.0

CryptoWall 3.0, an updated version of the CryptoWall 2.0, is a ransomware that enables to encrypt files stored on the infected computer so as to cause the affected files to be inaccessible.

Normally, this ransomware targets all versions of Windows Operating System including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8, and is often promoted via a help of various malware like Trojan, spam e-mail attachments, fake online scanners and etc.

According to a report from Microsoft, this CryptoWall 3.0 still follows the same behavior as previous variants, with minimal modifications such as changes in ransom notification file names.

Once loaded, the CryptoWall 3.0 will store itself in the Temp folder as a random named executable. Then it will create a hidden random named job in Task Scheduler that launches the malware executable every time you login.

Immediately after launch, it will scan your computer for important personal files and encrypt them. After your files have been encrypted, decryption service or payment page that requests 500 USD/EURO for the first 167 hours or the ransom demand, which increases over time. The only way to recover these files so that they show the original, and correct, information is to restore them in some manner or pay the ransom.

Tips for you to protect your PC from getting CryptoWall 3.0 or other infections attack:

• Install reputable real-time antivirus program and scan your computer regularly.
• Do not open intrusive links, spam e-mails or suspected attachments.
• Be caution and close the unknown and strange websites timely if you are redirected compulsively.
• Avoid downloading software from unreliable resources.
• Pay attention to what you agree to install.

Guide on removing CryptoWall 3.0

Solution A: Remove CryptoWall 3.0 Manually

Before applying this manual removal guide, please backup your system files. Unless you know what you are doing, do not modify anything in the Registry Editor other than what is instructed here. One mistake would delete the important system file. Please be careful.

Step 1. Stop CryptoWall 3.0 running process in Window Task Manager.

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC or press the Start button, type "Run" to select the option,then type "taskmgr" and press OK > find CryptoWall 3.0 and click on it > click the End Process button.

Step 2. Uninstall CryptoWall 3.0 in Control Panel. 

Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a program. Find CryptoWall 3.0 and then right click on it > click Uninstall to uninstall the program.

Step 3. Delete its associated files.

%UserProfile%\Programs\AppData\[Random Charateristc].exe
%UserProfile%\Programs\Temp\[Random Charateristc].dll
%UserProfile%\Programs\AppData\roaming\[Random Charateristc].dll

Step 4. Delete its associated registry entries.

Hit Win+R keys and then type regedit in Run box and click on OK to open Registry Editor.

When the Registry Editor shows, find out and delete the below files.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run""= "%AppData%\.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run""= "%AppData%\.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations "LowRiskFileTypes"="random;"

Step 5. Reboot your computer to take effect. 

Solution B: Remove CryptoWall 3.0 Automatically with SpyHunter

Step 1. Install SpyHunter.

1) Freely download SpyHunter here, or click the below button to download the file.

2) Double click on the SpyHunter-Installer.exe file, and then click on the Run button to enter setup.

3) During the installation, select a suitable language and click OK.

4) In the License Agreement page, select the first one and move to the next step.

5) The SpyHunter will automatically update and finish installation.

6) Click the Finish button to exist the installation.

Step 2. Fix all the detected threats with SpyHunter.

1) Open SpyHunter and click Scan Computer Now! to start scan your computer.

2) SpyHunter will now start scanning your computer as shown below.

3) When the scan is completed, you can see that not only CryptoWall 3.0 but also other threats can be absolutely detected. Then click Fix Threats button to make your computer clean.

Warm Reminded: 
SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. You will need to purchase it to remove the malware threats. You can click here to download SpyHunter, and it will help you to remove CryptoWall 3.0 and other threats for good.

Step 3. Double Check with RegCure Pro

What can RegCure Pro do for you?

• Fix system errors
• Remove malware
• Improve startup
• Defrag memory
• Clean up your PC

1) Freely download RegCure Pro here, or click the below button to download the file.

2) Double click on its application and click the Yes button to install the program step by step.

3) After the installation is complete, open the program and scan your system for unnecessary files and invalid registry entries. That will take some time for the first scanning. Please wait while the program scans your system for performance problems.

4) When the System Scan is done, click Fix All button to correct all the security risks and potential causes of your computer slow performance.

Warm Reminded:
RegCure Pro is an advanced optimizer to fix system errors, remove malware, manage startup items and clean up your computer. Just download and install RegCure Pro here, and it will do its best to improve your computer performance.