Ransom.Win32.NOESCAPE.B

To restart in Safe Mode:

• For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 (R2) users

1. Restart your computer.
2. Press F8 after the Power-On Self Test (POST) routine is done. If the Advanced Boot Options menu does not appear, try restarting and then pressing F8 several times after the POST screen is displayed.
3. On the Advanced Boot Options menu, use the arrow keys to select the Safe Mode option, and then press Enter.

• For Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 users

1. Access the Charms bar by moving your mouse pointer to the upper right corner of the screen.
2. Move your mouse pointer down and click Settings>Change your PC Settings.
3. In the left panel, click General.
4. In the right panel, scroll down to the bottom to find the Advanced startup section, then click the Restart now button and wait for the system to restart.
5. In the Advanced Startup menu, click Troubleshoot>Advanced Options>Startup Settings>Restart and wait for the system to restart.
6. In the Startup Settings menu, press 4 to enable safe mode.

• For Windows 10 users

1. Press Windows logo key + I on your keyboard to open Settings. If that doesn't work, select the Start button, then select Settings.
2. Select Update & Security > Recovery.
3. Under Advanced startup, select Restart now.
4. After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advcanced options > Startup settings > Restart.
5. After your PC restarts, you'll see a list og options. Select 4 or press F4 to start your PC in Safe Mode.

To delete the registry value this malware/grayware created:

1. Open Registry Editor.
   » For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 (R2) users, click the Start button, type regedit in the Search input field then press Enter.
   » For Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2012 (R2) users, right-click on the lower-left corner of the screen, click Run, type regedit in the text box provided, and then press Enter.
2. In the left panel, double-click the following:
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER>SOFTWARE>Policies>Microsoft>Windows>System
3. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
   DisableCMD = 2
4. In the left panel, double-click the following:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>System>CurrentControlSet>Control>Keyboard Layout
5. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
   Scancode Map = {disabled all keys except: e, t, y, o, a, s, d, h, space, enter}
6. Close Registry Editor.

To restore registry values this malware/grayware modified:

1. Open Registry Editor. To do this:
   
   • On Windows 7 and Server 2008 (R2):
     Click the Start button, type REGEDIT in the Search input field then press Enter.
   • On Windows 8, 8.1, 10, and Server 2012 (R2):
     Right-click on the lower left corner of the screen and click Run, type REGEDIT in the Run input field, and then press Enter.
2. In the left panel, double-click the following:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Winlogon
3. In the right panel, locate the registry value:
   AutoAdminLogon = 1
4. In the left panel, double-click the following:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>Policies>System
5. In the right panel, locate the registry value:
   shutdownwithoutlogon = 0
6. In the left panel, double-click the following:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>Policies>Explorer
7. In the right panel, locate the registry value:
   UseDefaultTile = 1
8. In the left panel, double-click the following:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Policies>Windows>System
9. In the right panel, locate the registry value:
   DisableLogonBackgroundImage = 1
10. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Control Panel>Mouse
11. In the right panel, locate the registry value:
    SwapMouseButtons = 1
12. Again In the right panel, locate the registry value:
    EnableLUA = 0
13. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>Policies>System
14. In the right panel, locate the registry value:
    DisableRegistryTools = 1
15. Again In the right panel, locate the registry value:
    DisableCAD = 1
16. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Control Panel>Desktop
17. In the right panel, locate the registry value:
    Wallpaper = %AppDataLocal%\noescape.png
18. Again In the right panel, locate the registry value:
    AutoRestartShell = 0
19. Again In the right panel, locate the registry value:
    AutoColorization = 1
20. Close Registry Editor.

To delete malware/grayware files:

For Windows 7 and Server 2008 (R2), 8, 8.1, 10, and Server 2012 (R2):

1. Open a Windows Explorer window.
   • For Windows 7 and Server 2008 (R2) users, click Start>Computer.
   • For Windows 8, 8.1, 10, and Server 2012 users, right-click on the lower left corner of the screen, then click File Explorer.
2. In the Search Computer/This PC input box, type:
   
   • %ProgramData%\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\user-192.png
   • %ProgramData%\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\user-32.png
   • %ProgramData%\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\user-40.png
   • %ProgramData%\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\user-48.png
   • %ProgramData%\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\user.bmp
   • %ProgramData%\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\user.png
   • %AppDataLocal%\noescape.png
   • %Windows%\winnt32.exe
   • %Public%\Desktop\{random symbols}
3. Once located, select the file then press SHIFT+DELETE to delete it.
4. Repeat the said steps for all files listed.
   *Note: Read the following Microsoft page if these steps do not work on Windows 7 and Server 2008 (R2).

To restore your wallpaper:

1. Click Start>Settings>Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Display option and click the Background tab.
3. Click the Browse button to select your preferred wallpaper or select an image from the Windows built-in wallpapers.
4. Choose OK to apply the changes.