I just tried streaming a tv show from my file server but it wouldn't stream.

I log into the server and all the drives are encrypted. There is a txt file on the desktop named "important to read" that states

"Hello there. Your documents, files, pictures, etc, etc etc is in safe place. If you want to regain access to your local disk, all your files, documents, etc please send 2 BTC (Bitcoin) to this address: [removed] as fast as you can and email me at [removed] If you dont know what bitcoin is, search on google for a local Bitcoin shop and transfer 2 BTC to this address: [removed]

Please note: Do Not hesitate to contact me soon when you see this message for your safety. Do no try to recovery your data files or restore windows because you risk to damage your hard disk and never you can get back your documents. Here are only one way to regain access to your local hard disk drive and this way is to send 2 Bitcoin to this address: [removed]

Waiting for your reply to my email address ( [removed] ) if you wanna get the bitlocker password. Thanks"

Can anyone help. All of my photos are on the hdds and I need to get them back.


[Moderator edit (MF): removed all references to email and Bitcoin addresses]