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my windows 7 laptop just got hit by a randaomeware.

-All my files became .crypt Crypt files.
-the windows wallpaper showed the attched pic. and the internet explorer showed the same information.

I do not have a recent backup of my files. How can i remove the randsomeware and restore all the files?
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Man, I am so sorry to tell you this, but there's most likely nothing you can do.  This is called "Ransomware" for a reason.  The only option you probably have is to pay what they ask or lose everything.

Having said that, the link in that screenshot mentions the Tor project, and there were some vulnerabilities found in its encryption.  More info here.
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didn't manage to restore my files. reformatted my laptop. lesson learnt to do multiple backups.