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Ransomware WannaCry has always been a name that instills fear in the tech world, especially now, having infected over 200,000 computers in more than 150 countries, including Vietnam. In Vietnam, efforts to prevent Ransomware WannaCry are actively underway, and you can easily find articles guiding on how to prevent WannaCry online, on platforms like Mytour or from the National Cyber Security Center.
Continuously updating your knowledge is the best way to prevent the Wannacry Virus. Therefore, the following guide will help you guard against and deal with Wannacry by creating system restore points on Windows 10. Even if the Wannacry Ransomware infiltrates your computer, dealing with WannaCry is as simple as restoring the system with the previously created backup. No need to wipe the entire drive, replace the hard drive, or perform similar actions that could cause more harm to your computer.
Step-by-step guide on creating a system restore point in Windows 10.
To safeguard against the Wannacry Virus effectively, we need to take two major steps. First, create a restore point with a Recovery Drive, and then generate recovery data with a System Image.
Creating a system restore point with a Recovery Drive.
Step 1: To create a system restore point to guard against the Wannacry Virus, open the Start Menu , search for 'Recovery Drive ', and choose the search result for Create a recovery drive .
Note: With this method, you'll be storing files on a USB or portable hard drive, so make sure to prepare one of these in advance.
Step 2: The Windows 10 system will prompt you to confirm once again if you want to open this Recovery Media Creator feature. Click on Yes to proceed.
Step 3: In the Recovery Drive section, check the 'Back up system file to the recovery drive ' option; this is the feature for creating a system restore point. Make sure to check it and then select Next to continue.
Step 4: After scanning the system, external devices such as USB, HDD Box will be detected and displayed on the screen. Choose the drive you intend to use for creating a system restore point in Windows 10 and then proceed by selecting Next .
Step 5: Another warning will appear from the Recovery Drive when selecting the hard drive or USB. Be aware that choosing this USB will result in the complete erasure of all data in it to facilitate the backup of system files.
- Subsequently, the process of creating a system restore point in Windows 10 to guard against the Wannacry Virus will commence. This step takes a considerable amount of time; in our most recent attempt, it took approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Following the instructions above, you have now successfully created a restore point on the system. When using Windows 10, you can revert to the state you set the restore point, as explained above.
Create a backup of System Image data.
Step 1: To create a backup, back up all your data by opening the Start Menu , typing 'backup settings ', and accessing the found result.
Step 2: In the Backup section, we utilize the Backup and Restore feature that has been available since Windows 7.
Step 3: Proceed to select Create a system image to generate a backup file of the entire data.
Step 4: Choose the USB or HDD you want to use to store the image file, and then select Next .
Note: With this method, you need to use a device with large capacity to store all the data.
Step 5: Choose the drive for storage; specifically, you must select the drives related to the operating system.
Step 6: The system will list once again what you want to store. Click on Start backup to initiate the process.
- This process will take approximately 1 hour and may take longer if you are backing up a large amount of data.
System Recovery in Case of Issues
In addition to preventing the Wannacry Virus, whenever your system encounters issues, you can use the above method to restore the system. Moreover, you need to access Advanced Mode on Windows 10 to restore the system. Refer to our article for guidance on how to access Advanced Options in Win 10. This guide will help you understand how to enter Advanced Mode, allowing you to proceed to System Image for restoration.
Step 1: After successfully entering Advanced Mode, choose Troubleshoot.
Step 2: Proceed to select Advanced options.
Step 3: Here, you'll find System Image Recovery, which is the feature that helps us restore the system on Windows 10.
Step 4: Click to select the login account.
Step 5: Enter the password for the account, which is your computer account, and then choose Continues.
Finally, select the backup file from the previous steps and proceed with the system restoration.
Use disk freezing software to safeguard against the Wannacry Virus.
Freezing the hard drive is another effective solution during the WannaCry outbreak. Options include disk freezing software like Deep Freeze or Shadow Defender. However, keep in mind that freezing the hard drive has limitations; anything stored on the frozen drive will be lost upon restarting the computer. To use Deep Freeze, readers are advised to refer to our guide on how to use Deep Freeze to ensure the safety of their data.
Above are the methods to prevent the Wannacry Virus by restoring Windows 10 and using disk freezing software. Stay updated with the latest knowledge to protect yourself from Ransomware Wannacry and other viruses if they emerge. Protect your data and await solutions from leading security companies to eliminate Ransomware Wannacry.
Currently, top experts worldwide have updated the list of files infected with WannaCry malware. If you want to know more, refer to the article on list of file names to fix WannaCry malware compiled by Mytour.
