LKHY Ransomware Removal Instructions – Decrypt .lkhy Files

All about LKHY Ransomware

LKHY Ransomware
LKHY Ransomware

LKHY Ransomware is a new ransomware made to blackmail money from computer users. . t will encrypt all the items on the PC so that nobody can open them. And it requires users to follow its ransom not to give money for exchanging decryption key. If not, users should face with forsaking these things.

LKHY Ransomware provides a bad barter which will not achieve win-win. Instead, after the money is checked on account, it may celebrate its victory and just give a fake key. While users will also find that the problems unsolved but they suffer money lose. Some users try to uninstall LKHY Ransomware from their PC, but they find a lot security software are dysfunctional and the items cannot be recovered. So they are subjected to seek help from LKHY Ransomware again.

If you have encountered with LKHY Ransomware, other malware may converge on the PC. As it could control the PC, it is most probably to set a backdoor to your computer for its malicious partners. All of them will have a outlet on your computer and make them wrecked. If you don’t want to be dimwit and be fooled by LKHY Ransomware, you should go with the instructions here. Please try the methods in the following context.


LKHY 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 LKHY Ransomware and click Uninstall:

how to uninstall LKHY Ransomware

how to uninstall LKHY Ransomware

how to uninstall LKHY 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 LKHY 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 LKHY Ransomware

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

get rid of LKHY Ransomware

get rid of LKHY 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 LKHY 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