File Extension Library


.RARE1 File Extension

  • Developer by: Emsi Software GmbH
  • Category: Ransomware encrypted Files

What are .RARE1 files and how to open them?

Can't open .RARE1 file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .RARE1 file.

What is a .RARE1 file extension?

.RARE1 file extension is created by Emsi Software GmbH. .RARE1 has been classified as Ransomware encrypted Files.

.RARE1 is Merry X-Mas ransomware affected file

File extension RARE1 seems to be mainly related to a new type ransomware which first appeared in early January 2017 and which has been labeled as Merry X-Mas.

A .RARE1 files represents original user files that were encrypted and renamed by the Merry X-Mas.

The ransom note is named YOUR_FILES_ARE_DEAD.hta.


How to open:

Emsisoft Decryptor for MRCR should be able to help you with decryption of these files.

How to convert:

You can convert the original files only after you have successfully decrypted .RARE1 files.

How to fix problems with .RARE1 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .RARE1 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .RARE1 file format
  2. You need to check the .RARE1 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)