.YKCOL File Recovery

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .YKCOL file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

YKCOL File Recovery

What is a .YKCOL file?

A YKCOL file is a file encrypted by the Locky Virus, a trojan horse utilized by cybercriminals. It contains a user's file, such as a .PDF or .WMV file, encrypted with the Locky Virus. YKCOL files became prevalent in 2017 and are similar to .LOCKY files.

What Are Common Causes of ".YKCOL" Files Lost or Failure?

There could be several common causes for ".YKCOL" files lost or failure:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may accidentally delete ".YKCOL" files while organizing or cleaning up their computer systems.
  2. File system corruption: File system corruption can occur due to various reasons such as power outages, hardware failure, or software errors. This corruption can lead to the loss or failure of ".YKCOL" files.
  3. Virus or malware attack: Malicious software can infect and damage files on a computer system, including ".YKCOL" files. Viruses or malware can corrupt or delete these files, rendering them inaccessible.
  4. Operating system issues: Problems with the operating system, such as crashes or errors, can result in the loss or failure of ".YKCOL" files.
  5. Hardware failure: Issues with the computer's hardware components, such as a failing hard drive or faulty storage device, can lead to the loss or corruption of ".YKCOL" files.
  6. Software conflicts: Incompatibility or conflicts between different software applications can cause errors or corruption in ".YKCOL" files.
  7. Human error: Users may accidentally overwrite or modify ".YKCOL" files, leading to their loss or failure.
  8. Unintentional formatting: Formatting a storage device without proper backup can result in the loss of all files stored on it, including ".YKCOL" files.

It is important to regularly back up important files to prevent permanent loss in case of any of these causes.

How to recover lost ".YKCOL" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".YKCOL" file may be deleted.

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By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".YKCOL" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".YKCOL" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".YKCOL" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

The tool recovers data from any devices, regardless of the cause of data loss.

Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

    File Recovery Software
  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".YKCOL" files, and select analysis type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Analysis Type
  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Files that Can be Restored
  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Deep Scan
  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

    File Recovery Software - Files List for Recovery
  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

    Saving recovered files in Hetman Partition Recovery

How to open file with ".YKCOL" extension?

Looking for how to open a stereo locky Ransomware Encrypted File image file file?

Programs that open ".YKCOL" files

Windows
HEX Editor HEX Editor

Additional Information

  • File type: Locky Ransomware Encrypted File

  • File extension: .YKCOL

  • Developer: N/A

  • Category: Encoded Files

  • Format: N/A

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Vladimir Artiukh

Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

Oleg Afonin

Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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