De-Crypto Tool

I had promised that I would post the link to this utility for those that wish to be able to restore individual files via ShadowCopy.  This is especially useful if you’ve been affected by the CryptoLocker infection.  It will allow you to restore files without paying the ransom (after removing the infection) as long as Shadow Volumes are enabled in Windows.

ShadowExplorer.com

The links below are for enabling and configuring ShadowCopy:

Adjusting the amount of disk space System Restore uses to hold restore points
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/diskspacev.html

How To Change How Much Space System Restore Can Use
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/76227-system-restore-disk-space.html
http://www.petri.co.il/change_amount_of_disk_space_used_by_system_restore_in_vista.htm

Vssadmin ShadowStorage Commands
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755866(WS.10).aspx

Volume Shadow Copy Service
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee923636(WS.10).aspx

Volume Shadow Copy Service
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb968832(VS.85).aspx

VSSADMIN
http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/library/89d2e411-6977-4808-9ad5-476c9eaecaa51033.mspx?mfr=true

Windows Vista System Restore Guide
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial143.html

Controlling Shadow Copies in Vista (and Windows 7!)
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2342534,00.asp