Extortionware Removal

Download the free Extortionware Removal Tool for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Chromebook to remove extortionware and ransomware.

How to remove Extortionware

The extortionware removal instructions in this guide were designed to remove extortionware, ransomware, and other malware from Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Chromebook. Follow the extortionware removal instructions for guarntee removal and protection.

• To learn more about extortionware visit: What is extortionware?

Extortionware, or doxware, is complex malware that requires advanced tools to detect and remove. In this guide we will use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to scan for and remove extortionware, ransomware, and other malware from your computing device.

1. Download and install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.
2. Run Malwarebytes and click the Scan Now button.
3. When the scan is complete a list of detected files will be displayed and automatically selected. Click the Quarantine Selected button.
4. Reboot your computing device.

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble removing extortionware from your computer, tablet, or mobile device after following the extortionware removal instructions above we recommend that you try one of the solutions below:

Scan your computer with HitmanPro

1. Download and install HitmanPro software.
2. Run HitmanPro and click the Next button.
3. When the scan is complete a list of detected files will be displayed and automatically selected. Click the Next button.
4. Reboot your computer.

Scan your computer with ESET Smart Security

1. Download and install ESET Smart Security software.
2. Run ESET Smart Security and go to the Computer scan tab.
3. Click the Scan your computer button.
4. Reboot your computer.

Reset your PC

You will lose the files on your computer once you reset your PC. If you wish to save your files we recommend to back them up to an external drive or cloud drive before resetting your PC.

Windows 10

1. Open the Start menu, hold Shift, and go to Power > Restart.
2. Go to Troubleshoot > Reset this PC.
3. Select Remove everything.

Extortionware Protection

For the purpose of continued protection against extortion, ransomware, malware, and other serious computer and mobile threats it is recommended to download and install multi-layered antivirus or anti-malware software with real time protection. Use antivirus or anti-malware software with real time protection for continued extortionware protection in real time. In other words, antivirus software with real time protection will stop extortionware from getting onto a computer or mobile device like a brick wall.