{"id":103140,"date":"2020-04-20T19:23:01","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T19:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=103140"},"modified":"2020-05-20T03:34:53","modified_gmt":"2020-05-20T03:34:53","slug":"remove-rooe-virus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/remove-rooe-virus\/","title":{"rendered":"How to remove ROOE ransomware (Virus Removal Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you cannot open your images, documents, or files and they have a <strong>rooe<\/strong> extension, then your computer is infected with ransomware.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1192398952\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>The ROOE ransomware is a malicious program that encrypts the personal documents found on the victim&#8217;s computer with the &#8220;rooe&#8221; extension, then displays a message which offers to decrypt the data if payment in Bitcoin is made. The instructions are placed on the victim&#8217;s desktop in the &#8220;_readme.txt&#8221; file.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_107674\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-107674\" style=\"width: 1066px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Rooe-ransomware-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image: ROOE ransomware\" width=\"1076\" height=\"574\" class=\"size-full wp-image-107674\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Rooe-ransomware-1.jpg 1076w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Rooe-ransomware-1-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Rooe-ransomware-1-1024x546.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1076px) 100vw, 1076px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-107674\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: ROOE ransomware<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mwtad963050128\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"whatis\" class=\"mt_title\">What is the ROOE ransomware?<\/h2>\n<p>ROOE is a file-encrypting ransomware infection that restricts access to data (documents, images, videos) by encrypting files with the &#8220;rooe&#8221; extension. It then attempts to extort money from victims by asking for &#8220;ransom&#8221;, in the form of Bitcoin cryptocurrency, in exchange for access to data.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3760916858\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>When you are first infected with the ROOE ransomware it will scan your computer for images, videos, and important productivity documents and files such as .doc, .docx, .xls, .pdf. When these files are detected, the ransomware will encrypt them and change their extension to &#8220;rooe&#8221;, so that you are no longer able to be open them.<\/p>\n<p>Once the ROOE ransomware has encrypted the files on your computer, it will display the &#8220;_readme.txt&#8221; file that contains the ransom note and instructions on how to contact the authors of this ransomware. The victims of this ransomware will be asked to contact the cybercriminals via the helpmanager@mail.ch and restoremanager@firemail.cc email addresses.<\/p>\n<p>This is the ransom note that the ROOE\u00a0ransomware will show to its victims:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad226644713\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong>_readme.txt<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>ATTENTION!<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry, you can return all your files!<br \/>\nAll your files like photos, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.<br \/>\nThe only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.<br \/>\nThis software will decrypt all your encrypted files.<br \/>\nWhat guarantees you have?<br \/>\nYou can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.<br \/>\nBut we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.<br \/>\nYou can get and look video overview decrypt tool:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/we.tl\/t-sBwlEg46JX<br \/>\nPrice of private key and decrypt software is $980.<br \/>\nDiscount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that&#8217;s price for you is $490.<br \/>\nPlease note that you&#8217;ll never restore your data without payment.<br \/>\nCheck your e-mail &#8220;Spam&#8221; or &#8220;Junk&#8221; folder if you don&#8217;t get answer more than 6 hours.<\/p>\n<p>To get this software you need write on our e-mail:<br \/>\nhelpmanager@mail.ch<\/p>\n<p>Reserve e-mail address to contact us:<br \/>\nrestoremanager@firemail.cc<\/p>\n<p>Your personal ID<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If your computer is infected with this ransomware, we recommend that you contact the following government fraud and scam sites to report this attack:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the United States, go to the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.onguardonline.gov\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-bi-name=\"content-anchor-link\" data-content-type=\"\" data-content-id=\"\">On Guard Online<\/a>\u00a0website.<\/li>\n<li>In Australia, go to the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scamwatch.gov.au\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-bi-name=\"content-anchor-link\" data-content-type=\"\" data-content-id=\"\">SCAMwatch<\/a>\u00a0website.<\/li>\n<li>In Canada, go to the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-bi-name=\"content-anchor-link\" data-content-type=\"\" data-content-id=\"\">Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>In France, go to the\u00a0<a class=\"managed-link content-anchor-link\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ssi.gouv.fr\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-bi-name=\"content-anchor-link\" data-content-type=\"\" data-content-id=\"\">Agence nationale de la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 des syst\u00e8mes d&#8217;information<\/a><\/li>\n<li>In Germany, go to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsi.bund.de\/DE\/Home\/home_node.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-bi-name=\"content-anchor-link\" data-content-type=\"\" data-content-id=\"\">Bundesamt f\u00fcr Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik<\/a>\u00a0website.<\/li>\n<li>In Ireland, go to the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.garda.ie\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-bi-name=\"content-anchor-link\" data-content-type=\"\" data-content-id=\"\">An Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na<\/a>\u00a0website.<\/li>\n<li>In New Zealand, go to the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.consumeraffairs.govt.nz\/scams\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-bi-name=\"content-anchor-link\" data-content-type=\"\" data-content-id=\"\">Consumer Affairs Scams<\/a>\u00a0website.<\/li>\n<li>In the United Kingdom, go to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.actionfraud.police.uk\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-bi-name=\"content-anchor-link\" data-content-type=\"\" data-content-id=\"\">Action Fraud<\/a>\u00a0website.<\/li>\n<li>If your country or region isn&#8217;t listed above, we recommend that you contact your country or region&#8217;s federal police or communications authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here is a short summary for the ROOE ransomware:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"stepsbox\">\n<li><strong>Ransomware family<\/strong>: STOP\/DJVU ransomware<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extensions<\/strong>: rooe<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ransomware note<\/strong>: _readme.txt<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ransom<\/strong>: From $490 to $980 (in Bitcoins)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact<\/strong>: helpmanager@mail.ch and restoremanager@firemail.cc<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms<\/strong>: The images, videos, and other documents have the &#8220;rooe&#8221; extension and cannot be opened by any programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad436206389\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"how\" class=\"mt_title\">How did the ROOE ransomware get on my computer?<\/h2>\n<p>The ROOE ransomware is distributed via spam email containing infected attachments or by exploiting vulnerabilities in the operating system and installed programs.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad476453589\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how the ROOE ransomware might get on your computer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cyber-criminals spam out an email, with forged header information, tricking you into believing that it is from a shipping company like DHL or FedEx. The email tells you that they tried to deliver a package to you, but failed for some reason. Sometimes the emails claim to be notifications of a shipment you have made. Either way, you can&#8217;t resist being curious as to what the email is referring to &#8211; and open the attached file (or click on a link inside the email). And with that, your computer is infected with the ROOE ransomware.<\/li>\n<li>The ROOE ransomware was also observed attacking victims by exploiting vulnerabilities in the program installed on the computer or the operating system itself. Commonly exploited software includes the operating system itself, browsers, Microsoft Office, and third-party applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad1683648253\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309691-placement_360588\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"removal\" class=\"mt_title\">Remove the ROOE ransomware and recover the files<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mt_notey\">It&#8217;s important to understand that by starting the removal process you risk losing your files, as we cannot guarantee that you will be able to recover them. Your files may be permanently compromised when trying to remove this infection or trying to recover the encrypted documents. We cannot be held responsible for losing your files or documents during this removal process.<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s recommended to create a backup image of the encrypted drives before proceeding with the below malware removal instructions.<\/div>\n<p>This malware removal guide may appear overwhelming due to the number of steps and numerous programs that are being used. We have only written it this way to provide clear, detailed, and easy to understand instructions that anyone can use to remove malware for free.<br \/>\nPlease perform all the steps in the correct order. If you have any questions or doubts at any point, stop and <a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/windows-malware-removal-help-support.10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ask for our assistance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mwt_summary\">To remove the ROOE ransomware, follow these steps:<\/div>\n<ul class=\"stepsbox\">\n<li><a href=\"#malwarebytes\"><strong>STEP 1<\/strong>: Use Malwarebytes Free to remove ROOE ransomware<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#hitmanpro\"><strong>STEP 2<\/strong>: Use HitmanPro to scan for Trojans and other malware<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#emsisoft\"><strong>STEP 3<\/strong>: Double-check for malicious programs with Emsisoft Emergency Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#restore\"><strong>STEP 4<\/strong>: Restore the files encrypted by the ROOE ransomware<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"malwarebytes\" class=\"mt_blue\">STEP 1: Use Malwarebytes Free to remove ROOE ransomware<\/h3>\n<p>Malwarebytes Free is one of the most popular and most used anti-malware software for Windows, and for good reasons. It is able to destroy many types of malware that other software tends to miss, without costing you absolutely nothing. When it comes to cleaning up an infected device, Malwarebytes has always been free and we recommend it as an essential tool in the fight against malware.<br \/>\nIt is important to note that Malwarebytes Free will run alongside antivirus software without conflicts.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2191897957\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381404-ad_309691-placement_381406\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8735619847\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ol class=\"mwt_detailed_steps\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download Malwarebytes Free.<\/p>\n<p>You can download <strong>Malwarebytes<\/strong>\u00a0by clicking the link below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81150 mwt_product_icon_logo\" title=\"Malwarebytes Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Malwarebytes-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Logo\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/downloads-malwarebytes-for-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MALWAREBYTES DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<em>(The above link will open a new page from where you can download Malwarebytes)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Double-click on the Malwarebytes setup file.<\/p>\n<p>When Malwarebytes has finished downloading, double-click on the <strong>MBSetup<\/strong> file to install Malwarebytes on your computer. In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the <em>Downloads<\/em> folder.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98359 alignnone\" title=\"Double-click on MBSetup to install Malwarebytes Free\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Download-Malwarebytes.jpg\" alt=\"Double-click on MBSetup installer to install Malwarebytes \" width=\"585\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Download-Malwarebytes.jpg 585w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Download-Malwarebytes-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><br \/>\nYou may be presented with an\u00a0<em>User Account Control<\/em>\u00a0pop-up asking if you want to allow Malwarebytes to make changes to your device. If this happens, you should click \u201c<em>Yes<\/em>\u201d to continue with the Malwarebytes installation.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98368 alignnone\" title=\"Windows asking for permission to run the Malwarebytes Free installer\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Windows-UAC.jpg\" alt=\"Windows asking for permission to run the Malwarebytes installer\" width=\"585\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Windows-UAC.jpg 585w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Windows-UAC-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the on-screen prompts to install Malwarebytes.<\/p>\n<p>When the Malwarebytes installation begins, you will see the <em>Malwarebytes setup wizard<\/em> which will guide you through the installation process. The Malwarebytes installer will first ask you on what type of computer are you installing this program, click either <strong>Personal Computer<\/strong> or <strong>Work Computer<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98387 alignnone\" title=\"Malwarebytes setup: Click on Personal Computer\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Install-Malwarebytes-Free-Step-1.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes setup: Click on Personal Computer step 1\" width=\"590\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Install-Malwarebytes-Free-Step-1.jpg 590w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Install-Malwarebytes-Free-Step-1-300x232.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the next screen, click &#8220;<strong>Install<\/strong>&#8221; to install Malwarebytes on your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98388 alignnone\" title=\"Click on Install to install Malwarebytes\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Install-Malwarebytes-Free-Step-2.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup: Click on Install\" width=\"590\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Install-Malwarebytes-Free-Step-2.jpg 590w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Install-Malwarebytes-Free-Step-2-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When your Malwarebytes installation completes, the program opens to the <em>Welcome to Malwarebytes<\/em> screen. Click the <strong>&#8220;Get started&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Select &#8220;Use Malwarebytes Free&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>After installing Malwarebytes, you&#8217;ll be prompted to select between the Free and the Premium version. The Malwarebytes Premium edition includes preventative tools like real-time scanning and ransomware protection, however, we will use the Free version to clean up the computer.<br \/>\nClick on &#8220;<strong>Use Malwarebytes Free<\/strong>&#8220;.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98393 alignnone\" title=\"Click on Use Malwarebytes Free\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Select-Use-Malwarebytes-Free.jpg\" alt=\"Click on Use Malwarebytes Free to continue with the install\" width=\"590\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Select-Use-Malwarebytes-Free.jpg 590w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Select-Use-Malwarebytes-Free-300x221.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click on &#8220;Scan&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>To scan your computer with Malwarebytes, click on the &#8220;<strong>Scan<\/strong>&#8221; button. Malwarebytes will automatically update the antivirus database and start scanning your computer for malware.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98391 alignnone\" title=\"Click on Scan button to start a system scan\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwrebytes-Click-On-Scan.jpg\" alt=\"Click on Scan button\" width=\"700\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwrebytes-Click-On-Scan.jpg 700w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwrebytes-Click-On-Scan-300x221.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the Malwarebytes scan to complete.<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes will scan your computer for adware and other malicious programs. This process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98390 alignnone\" title=\"Wait for Malwarebytes to scan your computer\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Scanning-Windows-PC.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes scanning for malicious programs\" width=\"700\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Scanning-Windows-PC.jpg 700w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Scanning-Windows-PC-300x221.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click on &#8220;Quarantine&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>When the scan has completed, you will be presented with a screen showing the malware infections that Malwarebytes has detected. To remove the malicious programs that Malwarebytes has found, click on the &#8220;<strong>Quarantine<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98392 alignnone\" title=\"Review the malicious programs and click on Quarantine\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwreytees-Click-Quaratine.jpg\" alt=\"Review the malicious programs and click on Quarantine to remove ROOE ransomware\" width=\"700\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwreytees-Click-Quaratine.jpg 700w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwreytees-Click-Quaratine-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Restart computer.<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes will now remove all the malicious files and registry keys that it has found. To complete the malware removal process, Malwarebytes may ask you to restart your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98389 alignnone\" title=\"Malwarebytes requesting to restart computer\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Restart-PC.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes requesting to restart computer to complete the ROOE ransomware removal process\" width=\"700\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Restart-PC.jpg 700w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Restart-PC-300x221.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><br \/>\nWhen the malware removal process is complete, you can close Malwarebytes and continue with the rest of the instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"hitmanpro\" class=\"mt_blue\">STEP 2: Use HitmanPro to scan for Trojans and other malware<\/h3>\n<p>HitmanPro is a second opinion scanner that takes a unique cloud-based approach to malware scanning. HitmanPro scans the behavior of active files and also files in locations where malware normally resides for suspicious activity. If it finds a suspicious file that&#8217;s not already known, HitmanPro sends it to their clouds to be scanned by two of the best antivirus engines today, which are Bitdefender and Kaspersky.<\/p>\n<p>Although HitmanPro is shareware and costs $24.95 for 1 year on 1 PC, there is actually no limit in scanning. The limitation only kicks in when there is a need to remove or quarantine detected malware by HitmanPro on your system and by then, you can activate the one time 30-days trial to enable the clean up.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"mwt_detailed_steps\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download HitmanPro.<\/p>\n<p>You can download <strong>HitmanPro<\/strong> by clicking the link below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/downloads-hitmanpro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-81147 alignleft mwt_product_icon_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/icon-hitmanpro.png\" alt=\"HitmanPro Logo\" width=\"38\" height=\"38\" title=\"\"><strong>HITMANPRO DOWNLOAD LINK<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<em>(The above link will open a new web page from where you can download HitmanPro)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Install HitmanPro.<\/p>\n<p>When HitmanPro has finished downloading, double-click on \u201chitmanpro.exe\u201d (for 32-bit versions of Windows) or \u201chitmanpro_x64.exe\u201d (for 64-bit versions of Windows) to install this program on your PC. In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the <em>Downloads<\/em> folder.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81072\" title=\"Double-click on the HitmanPro setup file\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Download.jpg\" alt=\"Double-click on the HitmanPro setup file - Help Guide\" width=\"682\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Download.jpg 682w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Download-300x179.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><br \/>\nYou may be presented with an\u00a0<em>User Account Control<\/em>\u00a0pop-up asking if you want to allow HitmanPro to make changes to your device. If this happens, you should click \u201c<em>Yes<\/em>\u201d to continue with the installation.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81074\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-User-Account-Control.jpg\" alt=\"Windows asking for permissions to run the HitmanPro setup file - Help Guide\" width=\"496\" height=\"363\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-User-Account-Control.jpg 496w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-User-Account-Control-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the on-screen prompts.<\/p>\n<p>When HitmanPro starts you will be presented with the start screen as shown below. Click on the &#8220;<strong>Next<\/strong>&#8221; button to perform a system scan.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81075\" title=\"Click Next to install HitmanPro on your PC\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Installation-Step-1.jpg\" alt=\"Click Next to install HitmanPro\" width=\"682\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Installation-Step-1.jpg 682w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Installation-Step-1-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81076\" title=\"Click Next to complete the HitmanPro installation\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Installation-Step-2.jpg\" alt=\"HitmanPro final installer screen\" width=\"675\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Installation-Step-2.jpg 675w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Installation-Step-2-300x238.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the HitmanPro scan to complete.<\/p>\n<p>HitmanPro will now begin to scan your computer for malicious programs. This process will take a few minutes.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81078\" title=\"HitmanPro while scanning for malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Scanning-Windows.jpg\" alt=\"HitmanPro while scanning for malware - Help Guide\" width=\"684\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Scanning-Windows.jpg 684w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Scanning-Windows-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click on &#8220;Next&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>When HitmanPro has finished the scan, it will display a list of all the malware that the program has found. Click on the &#8220;<strong>Next<\/strong>&#8221; button to remove the malicious programs.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81079\" title=\"HitmanPro scan summary. Click Next to remove malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Remove-Malware.jpg\" alt=\"HitmanPro scan summary. Click Next to remove Search.mymapdirections1tab.com redirect\" width=\"680\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Remove-Malware.jpg 680w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Remove-Malware-300x242.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click on &#8220;Activate free license&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Click on the &#8220;<strong>Activate free license<\/strong>&#8221; button to begin the <em>free 30 days trial<\/em> and remove all the malicious files from your PC.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81080\" title=\"Click on the Activate free license button\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Free-Activation-Step-1.jpg\" alt=\"Activate the free HitmanPro license key\" width=\"672\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Free-Activation-Step-1.jpg 672w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Free-Activation-Step-1-300x238.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81081\" title=\"Enter your email to complete the HitmanPro activation\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Free-Activation-Step-2.jpg\" alt=\"Enter your email to complete the HitmanPro activation - Help Guide\" width=\"678\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Free-Activation-Step-2.jpg 678w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HitmanPro-Free-Activation-Step-2-300x232.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><br \/>\nWhen the process is complete, you can close HitmanPro and continue with the rest of the instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"emsisoft\" class=\"mt_blue\">STEP 3: Double-check for malicious programs with Emsisoft Emergency Kit<\/h3>\n<p>Emsisoft Emergency Kit is a free second opinion scanner that can be used without installation to scan and clean infected computers. Emsisoft scans the behavior of active files and also files in locations where malware normally resides for suspicious activity.<br \/>\nWhile the Malwarebytes and HitmanPro scans are more than enough, we&#8217;re recommending Emsisoft Emergency Kit to users who still have malware related issues or just want to make sure their computer is 100% clean.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"mwt_detailed_steps\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download Emsisoft Emergency Kit.<\/p>\n<p>You can download <strong>Emsisoft Emergency Kit<\/strong> by clicking the link below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-82222 mwt_product_icon_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/emsisoft-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Emsisoft logo\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" title=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/downloads-emsisoft-emergency-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>EMSISOFT EMERGENCY KIT DOWNLOAD LINK<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<em>(The above link will open a new web page from where you can download Emsisoft Emergency Kit)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Install Emsisoft Emergency Kit.<\/p>\n<p>Double-click on the <strong>EmsisoftEmergencyKit<\/strong> setup file to start the installation process, then click on the &#8220;<strong>Install<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82232\" title=\"Click on the Install button to install Emsisoft\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Install-Emsisoft-Emergency-Kit.jpg\" alt=\"Click on the Install button\" width=\"685\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Install-Emsisoft-Emergency-Kit.jpg 685w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Install-Emsisoft-Emergency-Kit-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Start Emsisoft Emergency Kit.<\/p>\n<p>On your desktop the &#8220;EEK&#8221; folder (<em>C:\\EEK<\/em>) should now be open. To start Emsisoft, click on the &#8220;<strong>Start Emsisoft Emergency Kit<\/strong>&#8221; file to open this program.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82234\" title=\"Click on Start Emsisoft Emergency Kit file\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Start-Emsisoft-Emergency-Kit.jpg\" alt=\"Click on Start Emsisoft Emergency Kit\" width=\"685\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Start-Emsisoft-Emergency-Kit.jpg 685w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Start-Emsisoft-Emergency-Kit-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You may be presented with a <em>User Account Control<\/em> dialog asking you if you want to run this file. If this happens, you should click \u201c<em>Yes<\/em>\u201d to continue with the installation.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82229\" title=\"Allow Emsisoft to run on your PC\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Allow-Emsisoft-Emergency-Kit-to-run.jpg\" alt=\"Allow Emsisoft to run on your PC - UAC\" width=\"485\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Allow-Emsisoft-Emergency-Kit-to-run.jpg 485w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Allow-Emsisoft-Emergency-Kit-to-run-300x234.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click on &#8220;Malware Scan&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Emsisoft Emergency Kit will start and it will ask you for permission to update itself. Once the update process is complete, click on the <strong>&#8220;Scan&#8221;<\/strong> tab, and perform a &#8220;<em>Malware Scan<\/em>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82233\" title=\"Perform a Malware Scan with Emsisoft\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Scan-with-Emsisoft-Emergency-Kit.jpg\" alt=\"Perform a Malware Scan with Emsisoft Emergency Kit\" width=\"685\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Scan-with-Emsisoft-Emergency-Kit.jpg 685w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Scan-with-Emsisoft-Emergency-Kit-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><br \/>\nEmsisoft Emergency Kit will now scan your PC for malicious files. This process can take a few minutes.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82230\" title=\"Emsisoft Emergency Kit scanning for malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Emsisoft-Emergency-Kit-Scanning.jpg\" alt=\"Emsisoft Emergency Kit Scanning\" width=\"685\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Emsisoft-Emergency-Kit-Scanning.jpg 685w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Emsisoft-Emergency-Kit-Scanning-300x165.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click on &#8220;Quarantine selected&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>When the Emsisoft scan has finished, you will be presented with a screen reporting which malicious files were detected on your computer. To remove the malicious programs, click on the &#8220;<strong>Quarantine selected<\/strong>&#8220;.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82231\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Emsisoft-Emergency-KitMalware-Detected.jpg\" alt=\"Click on Quarantine Selected to remove the malicious programs\" width=\"685\" height=\"379\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Emsisoft-Emergency-KitMalware-Detected.jpg 685w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Emsisoft-Emergency-KitMalware-Detected-300x166.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><br \/>\nWhen the malware removal process is complete, Emsisoft Emergency Kit may need to restart your computer. Click on the &#8220;<strong>Restart<\/strong>&#8221; button to restart your computer.<br \/>\nWhen the process is complete, you can close Emsisoft and continue with the rest of the instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"restore\" class=\"mt_blue\">STEP 4: Restore the files encrypted by the ROOE ransomware<\/h3>\n<p>Unfortunately, in most cases, it\u2019s not possible to recover the files encrypted by the ROOE ransomware because the private key which is needed to unlock the encrypted files is only available through the cybercriminals. However, below we&#8217;ve listed two options you can use to try and recover your files.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mt_noter\">Make sure you remove the malware from your computer first, otherwise, it will repeatedly lock your system or encrypt files. If you suspect that your computer is still infected with malware, you can run a free scan with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eset.com\/us\/home\/online-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ESET Online Scanner<\/a><\/strong>.<\/div>\n<h4>Option 1: Use Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu to restore the files<\/h4>\n<p>If your files were encrypted with <strong>an offline key<\/strong> there is a chance you can recover them by using Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu decryption tool. Follow the below guide to recover your files <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emsisoft.com\/ransomware-decryption-tools\/howtos\/emsisoft_howto_stopdjvu.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">using the Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"mwt_detailed_steps\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu<\/p>\n<p>You can download <strong>Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu<\/strong> by clicking the link below.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3142644038\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360582-ad_309691-placement_360581\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9971336976\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-82222 mwt_product_icon_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/emsisoft-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Emsisoft logo\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" title=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emsisoft.com\/ransomware-decryption-tools\/stop-djvu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>EMSISOFT DECRYPTOR FOR STOP DJVU DOWNLOAD LINK<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<em>(The above link will open a new web page from where you can download Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Run Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu<\/p>\n<p>When Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu has finished downloading, double-click on \u201cdecrypt_STOPDjvu.exe\u201d to run this program on your computer. In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the <em>Downloads<\/em> folder.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97697 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Emsisoft-Decryptor-for-STOP-Djvu-Installer.jpg\" alt=\"Double-click on the Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu icon\" width=\"356\" height=\"270\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Emsisoft-Decryptor-for-STOP-Djvu-Installer.jpg 356w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Emsisoft-Decryptor-for-STOP-Djvu-Installer-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You may be presented with a <em>User Account Control<\/em>\u00a0pop-up asking if you want to allow Emsisoft to make changes to your device. If this happens, you should click \u201c<em>Yes<\/em>\u201d to continue with the installation.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the on-screen prompts<\/p>\n<p>When the Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu starts, you will need to agree with the Terms and accept a disclaimer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97699 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Emsisoft-Decryptor-for-STOP-Djvu-Terms.jpg\" alt=\"Click Yes to Continue to decrypt ROOE ransomware\" width=\"531\" height=\"359\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Emsisoft-Decryptor-for-STOP-Djvu-Terms.jpg 531w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Emsisoft-Decryptor-for-STOP-Djvu-Terms-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click on &#8220;Decrypt&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Click the \u201cDecrypt\u201d button to start the decryption process. The screen will switch to a status view, informing you about the current process and decryption status of your files.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97698 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Emsisoft-Decryptor-for-STOP-Djvu-Scan.jpg\" alt=\"Click Decrypt to recover from ROOE ransomware\" width=\"790\" height=\"587\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Emsisoft-Decryptor-for-STOP-Djvu-Scan.jpg 790w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Emsisoft-Decryptor-for-STOP-Djvu-Scan-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>The decryptor will inform you once the decryption process is finished. If you require the report for your personal records, you can save it by clicking the \u201cSave log\u201d button. If your system was compromised through the Windows Remote Desktop feature, we also recommend changing all passwords of all users that are allowed to login remotely and check the local user accounts for additional accounts the attacker might have added.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If the &#8220;Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu&#8221; can&#8217;t decrypt your documents and you do not plan on paying the ransom, it is advised that you make an image of the encrypted drives so that you can possibly decrypt them in the future.<\/p>\n<h4>Option 2: Search for a ROOE ransomware decryption tool<\/h4>\n<p>The cybersecurity community is constantly working to create ransomware decryption tools, so you can try to search these sites for updates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/id-ransomware.malwarehunterteam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/id-ransomware.malwarehunterteam.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/decrypter.emsisoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/decrypter.emsisoft.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/noransom.kaspersky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/noransom.kaspersky.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avast.com\/ransomware-decryption-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.avast.com\/ransomware-decryption-tools<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Your computer should now be free of the ROOE ransomware infection. If your current antivirus allowed this malicious program on your computer, you may want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to protect against these types of threats in the future.<br \/>\nIf you are still having problems with your computer after completing these instructions, then please follow one of the steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Run a computer scan with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eset.com\/us\/home\/online-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ESET Online Scanner<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ask for help in our <strong><a title=\"Malware Removal Assistance for Windows\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/windows-malware-removal-help-support.10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Windows Malware Removal Help &amp; Support<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you cannot open your images, documents, or files and they have a rooe extension, then your computer is infected with ransomware. The ROOE ransomware is a malicious program that encrypts the personal documents found &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"How to remove ROOE ransomware (Virus Removal Guide)\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/remove-rooe-virus\/#more-103140\" aria-label=\"Read more about How to remove ROOE ransomware (Virus Removal Guide)\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":103141,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2727],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-103140","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ransomware","masonry-post","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103140","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=103140"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103140\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/103141"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=103140"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=103140"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=103140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}