How to remove Java NotDharma Ransomware and decrypt .java files

What is Java NotDharma ransomware

Java NotDharma is a virus of a ransomware type, that have started its distribution in April 2018. Cyber criminals that created this ransomware are probably the same people that have developed Dharma ransomware, old and notorious ransomware that were infectious some time ago. This virus is extremely dangerous for any system, it will encrypt all the files on the computer and demand for ransom. If your computer is infected with Java NotDharma ransomware, you should not pay for decryption of your files, because cyber criminals are not going to help anyone. Still, you may remove Java NotDharma ransomware and decrypt .Java NotDharma files without paying anything.

The way this ransomware works is quite simple – first of all, Java NotDharma breaks through your system, then starts encrypting procedure with AES encryption algorithm. Java NotDharma ransomware adds .java extension to the name of all the encrypted files. For example, favorite_song.mp3 file turns into favorite_song.mp3.java file. Once all the data is encrypted, the ransomware drops Decrypt Instructions.txt on your desktop. You may find demands of cyber criminals in it, here is Java NotDharma ransom note:

All of your files are encrypted, to decrypt them write us to email: ffgghtdfg@cock.li

There are two solutions of this problem. First is to use special Removal Tool. Removal Tools delete all instances of malware by few clicks and help user to save time. Or you can use Manual Removal Guide, but you should know that it might be very difficult to remove Java NotDharma ransomware manually without specialist’s help.

Java NotDharma Removal Guide

1. Download Java NotDharma Removal Tool.
2. Remove Java NotDharma from Windows (7, 8, 8.1, Vista, XP, 10) or Mac OS (Run system in Safe Mode).
3. How to Decrypt Java NotDharma files.
4. How to restore system to previous “condition”.
5. How to protect PC from future infections.

How to remove Java NotDharma ransomware automatically:

Download Norton Security This removal tool can help you to get rid of this nasty virus and clean up your system. In case you need a proper and reliable solution, we recommend you to download and try it. This anti-ransomware removal tool is able to detect and remove Java NotDharma ransomware from your system.

Manual Java NotDharma Removal Guide

Below is step-by-step instructions to remove Java NotDharma from Windows and Mac computers. Follow this steps carefully and remove files and folders belonging to Java NotDharma. First of all, you will need to run system in a Safe Mode. Then find and remove needed files and folders.

Uninstall Java NotDharma from Windows or Mac

Windows 7/Vista:

1. Restart the computer;
2. Press Settings button;
3. Choose Safe Mode;
4. Find programs or files potentially related to Java NotDharma by using Removal Tool;
5. Delete found files;

Windows 8/8.1:

1. Restart the computer;
2. Press Settings button;
3. Choose Safe Mode;
4. Find programs or files potentially related to Java NotDharma by using Removal Tool;
5. Delete found files;

Windows 10:

1. Restart the computer;
2. Press Settings button;
3. Choose Safe Mode;
4. Find programs or files potentially related to Java NotDharma by using Removal Tool;
5. Delete found files;

Windows XP:

1. Restart the computer;
2. Press Settings button;
3. Choose Safe Mode;
4. Find programs or files potentially related to Java NotDharma by using Removal Tool;
5. Delete found files;

Mac OS:

1. Restart the computer;
2. Press and Hold Shift button, before system will be loaded;
3. Release Shift button, when Apple logo appears;
4. Find programs or files potentially related to Java NotDharma by using Removal Tool;
5. Delete found files;

How to decrypt .java

After removing Java NotDharma, you can try to decrypt .java files. All you need is decrypting tool. There may be a trouble – not all of the files can be decrypted and restored, it depends on ransomware.
One of those programs is Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor. This software decrypt a lot of types ransomware file formats, you may try to use in order to decrypt infected files.
Download TrendMicro Decryptor

How to restore encrypted files

If you can’t remove and decrypt files or just don’t want to use those instructions, you can try to restore system from recovery point by using special tools: Previous Versions, System Restore, Shadow Explorer. Be sure, that you have saved recovery point, otherwise you can’t do anything with some tools.

Restore encrypted files using Shadow Explorer

Shadow Explorer – is good software with simple interface, that gives an access to “shadow copies”.

1. Run the Shadow Explorer;
2. Choose local disk, that contains needed files (sector 1 on picture);
3. Choose time period, when files weren’t encrypted (sector 2 on picture);
4. Find needed files and folders, after this right-click them and Press Export;
5. Choose the export location and check files;

Restore encrypted files using Recuva

There is another program, that can help user to recover encrypted files. And this program is Recuva, software which friendly interface.

1. Run the Recuva;
2. Follow instructions and wait until scan process ends;
3. Find needed files, mark them and Press Recover button;

How to prevent ransomware infection?

Since Java NotDharma classified as ransomware, it needs a method to infiltrate into personal computer. And the most usable method is attaching to e-mail with messages, that provocate to open attached document.

Be careful while reading e-mail from unknown and suspicious users. Also, you can install various programs, which will stop any actions from suspicious applications, like ransomware. The most popular programs are:
HitmanPro.Alert with CryptoGuard, Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware and CryptoPrevent. Those programs may detect many known ransomware and some unknown ransomware. It is recommended to use such programs for safety of your personal documents and files in future.