Windows 10: deleting thousands of ransomware ruined files

Discus and support deleting thousands of ransomware ruined files in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have about 12,000 data files that were ruined by the RSA-2048 ransom ware. I want to get rid of these useless files quickly and easily. I need a... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Paul Rumbaugh, Apr 4, 2020.

  1. PAUL RUMBAUGH
    Paul Rumbaugh Win User

    deleting thousands of ransomware ruined files


    I have about 12,000 data files that were ruined by the RSA-2048 ransom ware. I want to get rid of these useless files quickly and easily. I need a program or batch file to delete these files. I am not going to pay them for a key. Any suggestions?


    Paul

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    Paul Rumbaugh, Apr 4, 2020
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  2. PAUL RUMBAUGH
    Paul Rumbaugh Win User

    Deleting 8000 ransomware ruined files.

    MY laptop was attacked by a ransomware virus that ruined approximately 8000 files. The data was overwritten and all the files were renamed with invalid DOS names. For example: file WifePicture.jpg is now renamed k6t4c3x1t5.b72kk. I want to delete these
    8000 ruined files with an automated batch file. Can someone supply me with a batch file or other means to remove all 8000 files (approximately 380 GB of ruined files)?

    Paul
     
    Paul Rumbaugh, Apr 4, 2020
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  3. SMEED
    Smeed Win User
    Smeed, Apr 4, 2020
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  4. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    deleting thousands of ransomware ruined files

    I have been infected with Ransomware

    Oh.

    I see that a Community Moderator converted your thread from a Discussion to a Question.

    Do you have a question?

    It is not quite clear (to me at least) why you've created this thread....

    In case that you do indeed have a problem with ransomware:

    It would be helpful if you would describe your problem more precisely, see:
    Suggestions for asking a question on help forums

    Without knowing more details, suggestion to read/do:

    Try to identify with what Ransomware you're dealing here:
    https://id-ransomware.malwarehunterteam.com/index.php

    and read/follow this guide:
    How to remove ransomware the right way: A step-by-step guide

    Also: See the pinned threads here:
    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/f/239/ransomware-help-tech-support/

    Might be the best to get free expert help in above mentioned bleepingcomputer forum....

    =======================

    Also suggestion to read:

     
    Jsssssssss, Apr 4, 2020
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