Remove XTBL Extension Ransomware and Restore Files

This page will help you to Remove Xtbl Virus. How to Remove .Xtbl Virus File Encryption will be described for all versions of Microsoft Windows.

Help! all my files has changed from .doc into .Xtbl – as strange it may look like, this is unfortunate and means that a ransomware virus called Xtbl Virus Files (also known as Ransom:Win32/Troldesh) took over your system.

Name	Xtbl Files Virus
Type	Ransomware
Danger Level	Very High (Ransomware viruses are of the most damaging)
Symptoms	PC slowness followed by files encryption and ransom demand.
Distribution Method	via email attachments, malicious websites, zero day exploits.
Detection Tool	Malware and Viruses are quite difficult to track down, since they are actively developed. Use this professional .Xtbl scanner to make sure you find all traces of the infection.

Do not panic! – we will try our best to help you with this article.

The main goal of ransomware is to scare you into giving your money to the cybercryminals created this malware. Please, have in mind that there is absolutely no guarantee that by paying them they will remove the virus and release the hostage computer. You also will support the attackers by paying them back. This will only not only motivate them into attacking more people, but creating even more sophisticated and hard to remove ransomware viruses.

How did I get infected?

The Xtbl virus file encryption is currently distributed via spam emails. Once infected it will display the following message:

Red text in black background saying that you must read README.txt for more information. There can be up to 10 README.txt files on your desktop.

Attention!
All the important files on your disks were encrypted.
The details can be found in README.txt files which you can find on any of your disks.

The README.txt reads:

Ваши файлы были зашифрованы.
Чтобы расшифровать их, Вам необходимо отправить код:
[edited] на электронный адрес [email protected] или [email protected].
Далее вы получите все необходимые инструкции.
Попытки расшифровать самостоятельно не приведут ни к чему, кроме безвозвратной потери информации.

All the important files on your computer were encrypted.
To decrypt the files you should send the following code:
[edited] to e-mail address [email protected] or [email protected].
Then you will receive all necessary instructions.
All the attempts of decryption by yourself will result only in irrevocable loss of your data.

Basically, you have to email your code to [email protected] or [email protected] in order to get further instructions. Cyber criminals change email addresses quite often, so yours might be different. They were previously using [email protected] and [email protected].

This is how your encrypted files will look like:

The virus appends .xtbl file extension to ALL files and in some cases even renames all the files. At the moment, there’s no way to actually decrypt files unless you have a super computer and can brute force every possible decryption key to decrypt your files. I bet you don’t have it, so you can either restore your files from backups or pay the ransom. If you don’t have backups then you can use a few tools listed below to recover at least some of your files.

The criminals are hoping that the surprise of loosing all your files will shock you and you will pay them the ransom. However this is not a good idea, for a couple of reasons.

• Paying money to cyber criminals only encourages them to get better at their craft and extort even more people.
• You are not guaranteed in any way that your files will be decrypted successfully if you make the payment.
• There is absolutely no reason to pay until you’ve tried all the free methods first.
• Antimalware and Antivirus companies are constantly developing their products to fight the bad guys

Attention! You should be aware that all of your accounts and passwords were likely compromised. Viruses are designed to collect every piece of private information. We advise you to change all your passwords, once you clean your computer, especially if you make online banking or shopping.

How Can I Remove .Xtbl Virus File Encryption ransomware?

 

SpyHunter is the recommended removal tool for the .Xtbl Virus File Encryption ransomware. You can use the free scanner to detect the parasite, however if you want to delete it automatically you need to register the antimalware program.
What if SpyHunter failed to Detect or Remove the infection? – Find out here how to use the FREE Support.

What can I do?

The first thing it to delete the Xtbl Virus, because any new files you transfer will also get encrypted and you will loose them. What you can actually do is recover the originals. It depends on the empty space of your HDD at the time of deletion and also how many data was written on the drive before the infection.

Remove .Xtbl Virus File Encryption ransomware infection Manually

• Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Locate the process of the Ransomware. Have in mind that this is usually a random generated file.
• Before you kill the process, type the name on a text document for later reference.
• Navigate to your %appdata%/roaming folder and delete the executable.The virus temporary creates a copy of itself in the folder %appdata%
• The dropped file also changes its creation timestamp.
• This particular virus may use several files called: csrss.exe, svchost.exe, notify.exe, admin.exe, resdial.exe, ntkernl.exe (however this may change as any new version will use different file names)
• Then open your Windows Registry Editor and navigate to

“Software–Microsoft–Windows–CurrentVersion–Run”
“Software–Microsoft–Windows–CurrentVersion–RunOnce”
“Software–Microsoft–Windows–CurrentVersion–Policies–Explorer”–“Run”
“Software–Microsoft–Command Processor”–“AutoRun”

Carfully revie the registry entries and modify the necessary settings.

How can I decrypt Xtbl files?

It is reccomended first to remove the Xtbl Virus to prevent further damage.

1. The first step to recover your lost files is a full system restore. To do this type System Restore in the windows search field and choose a restore point. Click Next until done.
2. The second option is to use a software like DATA Recovery Pro program developed by Paretologic that might be able to restore some important documents.
3. The third option is a program called Shadow Volume Copies. However, the recent ransomware infections delete the files necessary to fulfil the recovery process, but you can give a try.
4. The fourth option is to wait for some Antivirus companies like Kaspersky or ESET to make a xtbl files decryptor.

It is reccomended to remove the .Xtbl Virus File Encryption virus to prevent further damage and wait for a free decryptor or other solution.