Repaired a Toshiba Satellite that was blocked by ransomware.
Symptoms:
ConfigFree error message display.
A white screen, submit button and text box blocked out the desktop
Resolution:
Restart, hold F8 key, select safe mode with command prompt
Immediately type "explorer" and then hit Enter.
Type "rstrui.exe" and then hit Enter.
Click Start and search for "Backup and restore".
Select and install an earlier restore point
Once finished, connect to internet and browse to Bleeping Computer.
Search for favorite malware cleaners, e.g. ADW, MalwareBytes, CCleaner.
The best solution would be wiping the drive and installing Linux.
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