JAWR Ransomware Removal & .jawr Files Recovery Guide

About JAWR Ransomware

Earlier today, the infection of JAWR Ransomware to the computer draws public attention. Many compuer users reported that their files are encrypted and they don’t know what is on earth going on the PC. So our tech team sets forth to explore into it. JAWR Ransomware is another file locking ransomware.

JAWR Ransomware
JAWR Ransomware

JAWR Ransomware will encrypt all the files stored on the PC and it will warn you that they will destroy all your encrypted files you if you do not buy decryption key from them. But please attention! If you are going to exchange the key with ransom fees, you can be scammed. Your files may still cannot be restored even after the hacker gets your payment. It is very common that ransomware makers do not keep their words. Some victims were scammed by similar ransomware before, so please do not take the risk.

The right thing to do is to get rid of JAWR Ransomware ASAP to get more chance to decrypt your files. Once JAWR Ransomware is eliminated, you can start to seek for legitimate decryptors from popular tech companies.


JAWR Ransomware Removal Process

Step 1 – Uninstall malicious programs from Control Panel.

Ransomware may infect your system after you install some malicious programs. To avoid being re-infected, first you should uninstall malicious programs from your computer:

  • 1. Type “control panel” in the Search Box of Taskbar and select Control Panel
  • 2. Click Uninstall a program:
  • 3. Select programs which may be related with JAWR Ransomware and click Uninstall:

how to uninstall JAWR Ransomware

how to uninstall JAWR Ransomware

how to uninstall JAWR Ransomware

If you are unable to confirm which programs are malicious, we recommend downloading SpyHunter anti-malware to fully scan infected PC and find out all malicious programs:

   ↓ Download SpyHunter Anti-Malware

*offer – The SpyHunter Trial version includes, for one device, a one-time 7-day Trial period for SpyHunter 5 Pro (Windows) or SpyHunter for Mac. Check Terms & Conditions of SpyHunter Free Trial , EULA and Privacy/Cookie Policy.


Step 2  Find and remove malicious registry entries of JAWR Ransomware or malicious program.

NoteIn case any suspicious files or unwanted program cannot be removed manually, it is often caused by malicious registry files. Therefore, to get rid of such stubborn items, you need to find and remove malicious files in the Registry Editor. Check the steps below:

1.Type “Registry Editor” in the Search Box of Taskbar and select Registry Editor:

get rid of JAWR Ransomware

2. Select Edit menu and click Find button >> Type virus’s name into it and click Find Next :

get rid of JAWR Ransomware

get rid of JAWR Ransomware

3. Right click on the malicious files and click Delete (Do Not Click Delete unless you can confirm that the files is related with malware):

delete JAWR Ransomware manually

If you are not able to confirm which registry files are malicious, do not take risk to delete any file, or your system may be damaged.

To avoid the risk, we recommend downloading SpyHunter Anti-malware to scan infected PC and find out all malicious registry files:

   ↓ Download SpyHunter Anti-Malware

*offer – The SpyHunter Trial version includes, for one device, a one-time 7-day Trial period for SpyHunter 5 Pro (Windows) or SpyHunter for Mac. Check Terms & Conditions of SpyHunter Free Trial , EULA and Privacy/Cookie Policy.


Step 3 Try to Recover Files with Legitimate Decryption Tools

Do not pay any money to recover your files. Even if you were to pay the ransom, there is no guarantee that you will regain access to your files.

The right way to recover your files is to count on legitimate decryption tools. Here are websites of popular cybersecurity community, you can try the decryption tools shared on their sites:

EmsiSoft Decryptor (Free)

EmsiSoft is working on developing free decryptor for the newest ransomware. Currently it provide user with over 40 free and useful decryptors. Please visit https://decrypter.emsisoft.com/ to find and download the decrypter you need.


Avast Free Ransomware Decryption Tools

Avast free ransomware decryption tools can help decrypt files encrypted by the many types of ransomware. Go to this Avast page and download the decyptors for the latest ransomware.


Kaspersky Free Ransomware Decryptors

Kaspersky russian lab now provides many free decryptors. Visit Kaspersky page here and have a try .


 NoMoreRansom Decryptors

The No More Ransom Project provides free decryption tools for lots of ransomware. Have a try on these tools at this page: https://www.nomoreransom.org/en/decryption-tools.html