File Extension Library


.PURGE File Extension

  • Developer by: Emsi Software GmbH
  • Category: Ransomware encrypted Files

What are .PURGE files and how to open them?

Can't open .PURGE file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .PURGE file.

What is a .PURGE file extension?

.PURGE file extension is created by Emsi Software GmbH. .PURGE has been classified as Ransomware encrypted Files.

.PURGE is Globe ransomware affected file

File extension purge seems to be related to a special Globe ransomware inspired by the Purge movies. This ransomware not only encryptes user data and adds purge suffix, but also puts a Purge wallpaper on user's desktop.


How to open:

Emsisoft Decrypter for Globe is should be able to help you decrypt .purge files.

How to convert:

You can only convert the original files when you have decrypted the files.

How to fix problems with .PURGE files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .PURGE files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .PURGE file format
  2. You need to check the .PURGE file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)