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.LCKED File Extension

  • Category: Ransomware encrypted Files

What are .LCKED files and how to open them?

Can't open .LCKED 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 .LCKED file.

What is a .LCKED file extension?

.LCKED file extension has been classified as Ransomware encrypted Files.

.LCKED is Jigsaw (variant) ransomware affected file

File extension lcked appears to be also used for one of the variants of Jigsaw ransomware that encrypts users files and demands bitcoins as ransom. This variant utilizes different background picture.


How to open:

The only way to access the original files is to use a decrypter - if it exists.

How to convert:

Once you have decrypted the affected files, you can convert the content.

How to fix problems with .LCKED files

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