CRYPT File Extension

What is CRYPT file?

Files with a CRYPT extension are encrypted files, encoded with a free (belonging to Facebook), smartphone application, managing SMS messages and voice massages (and also sending documents and localising) – WhatsApp. They contain archives (digital copies) of message exchanges performed via the application. CRYPT files are encrypted by default and its content cannot be displayed directly.

How to retrieve data from a CRYPT file?

There are two methods for decrypting a CRYPT file:

1. CRYPT files can be opened with WhatsApp, if you are logged on the same Google account, on which you were logged while creating a backup copy of your data.
2. The alternative method concerns decrypting with a file containing a security key. Such file is generated on a device while creating a backup copy.

CRYPT – a file encrypted with a virus

In the year 2016, a ransom Trojan – CryptXXX was created, which can encrypt all the data on a given computer, and generating files with CRYPT extension. The tool which can be used to decipher such files is Kaspersky RannohDecryptor.

Programs which support CRYPT file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with CRYPT files, divided into 6 categories based on operating system on which they are available. Files with CRYPT suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 06/21/2020

How to open file with CRYPT extension?

Being unable to open files with CRYPT extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with CRYPT files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Whatsapp Xtract

Problems with opening and working with CRYPT files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with CRYPT files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select Whatsapp Xtract or one of the recommended programs (for example, WhatsApp for iPhone, WhatsApp Phone, WhatCrypt Tools) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Whatsapp Xtract installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Fabio Sangiacomo and Martina Weidner website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Whatsapp Xtract

If the problems with opening CRYPT files still occur even after installing Whatsapp Xtract, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Whatsapp Xtract is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why CRYPT files are not compatible with Whatsapp Xtract. The most recent version of Whatsapp Xtract is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open CRYPT files to Whatsapp Xtract

If you have the latest version of Whatsapp Xtract installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage CRYPT on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the CRYPT with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Whatsapp Xtract is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open CRYPT files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with CRYPT extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with CRYPT extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the CRYPT for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CRYPT file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The CRYPT may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the CRYPT is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. CRYPT file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with CRYPT extension is complete and error-free

If the CRYPT file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the CRYPT file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the WhatsApp Messenger Encrypted Message Database Backup file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Whatsapp Xtract

If the systems has insufficient resources to open CRYPT files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with WhatsApp Messenger Encrypted Message Database Backup files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with CRYPT files affecting older versions of given software.

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