How to Remove Kovter Ransomware, Unlock Your Computer with Manual Steps

The term Kovter is used to describe one type of computer malware called ransomware, which has attacking many Western countries, such as United Sates, Germany and UK. The infection was first found and detected in 2013. It is another Police ransomware virus that has the similar properties as the infamous CryptoWall Decrypter scam. Usually, Kovter ransomware appears to users in the form of a bogus Windows warning on the affected computer operating system, claiming that the computer has been locked due to it has been involved in some kind of illegal activities, such as downloading copyrighted material, pirated software, or visiting or storing prohibited Pornographic contents, etc.

It has been considered as a stubborn screen locker infection, which generally restricts the access to the Windows that it infects, and demands a sum of money (typically around $300) in order for the restriction to be removed. To increase its illusion, Kovter ransomware commonly embezzles the official logos from the local law enforcement agencies. Some innocent computer users may be misled by the information displayed by Kovter ransomware, and pay the non-existence fee to release their computers. However, the truth is, Kovter bogus alert is only an illegal approach operated by malware distributor to confuse victims into paying money for money extortion. After the payment, Kovter ransomware won’t go away from affected machine, but potentially make worse results such as data loss or computer crash all of an sudden. It is certain that Kovter ransomware scam should be removed from computer once abnormal symptoms are being informed.

Screenshot of Kovter Ransomware

How does Kovter Ransomware Enter Your System

Most commonly Kovter ransomware may arrive on a user’s computer as part of another malware’s payload, such as Trojan, worm or other unclear subjects. Meanwhile, Kovter scam is skilled in making use of exploit kits like BlackHole, which exploits vulnerabilities on the affected computer to silently install and execute the malware. Apart from these methods, Kovter ransomware may often sneak onto a targeted machine by utilizing a variety of social engineering tactics. Specifically, Kovter ransomware may be diffused by malicious websites or other standard web pages that have been attacked, malign links embedded in spam email message or other freeware or shareware carrying the activation code of the virus.

Basic Properties of Kovter Scam

1. Kovter ransomware may download and install rogue software without your permission.
2. Kovter ransomware may disable executable applications and antivirus on your computer.
3. Kovter ransomware may give fake warnings to mislead you to pay for it.
4. Kovter ransomware may block opening legitimate websites but its purchase page.
5. Kovter ransomware may cause your computer slowing down and even crashing from time to time.

Manually Remove Kovter Ransomware Step by Step

1.    Reboot your computer into Safe Mode with Networking first.

For Windows 7 and Vista users:

• Restart computer.
• Before Windows logo appears, keep pressing F8 key。
• Use the arrow key to highlight Safe Mode with Networking option, and Enter. 

For Windows 8 users:

• Press Ctrl+Alt+Del while the PC is starting up.
• Press Shift key and click ‘shut down’ icon, then click restart
• Then you can see ‘Choose An Option’. Choose ‘Troubleshoot’
• Choose ‘Advance Options’
• Choose ‘Startup settings’
• Choose ‘Restart’
• Then choose ‘Enable Safe Mode with Networking’

2.    Kill the process of Kovter ransomware in Windows Task Manager.

3.    Go to hard disk, and get rid of all the associated files related to Kovter ransomware.

%Temp%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe
C:\Documents and Settings\<Current User>
C:\Users\<Current User>\AppData\

4.    Remove all the registry entries of Kovter ransomware in Registry Editor. (Open Registry Editor by navigating to Start Menu, type in Regedit, and then click OK.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\random

Manual removal of Kovter ransomware is known as the most effective way. Anyway, it refers to key parts of computer system, and is recommended only for advanced users. If you cannot remove Kovter ransomware completely by yourself, you’re welcome to Contact VilmaTech 24/7 Online Computer Experts here to help you quickly and safely remove all possible infections from your computer.