System impacted by ransomware. Need assistance restoring operations.
System impacted by ransomware. Need assistance restoring operations.
If no decryption tool exists for your ransomware, it’s the only viable path (besides paying the ransom, which is a poor choice since it supports these criminals and often doesn’t recover data). After reinstalling Windows, ensure your friend maintains consistent backups, uses trusted anti-malware software, and keeps it active with updates.