Files on flash drive changed to shortcuts
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A virus infected flash drive can definitely create trouble. It is possible a virus in the flash drive could alters the names of the files to shortcuts. In this condition it becomes difficult to view files even after the virus is eradicated. This problem can still be tackled. If the flash drive is not formatted, then files must have been stored in the hardware in hidden mode. To retrieve the file, the correct procedures must be followed.
Solution
If you did not format your flash drive, then check whether the files are in hidden mode. Then follow these steps:
Click on the link below and download the file "AutorunExterminator":
http://en.kioskea.net/download/download-11613-autorun-exterminator
Extract it: Double-click on "AutorunExterminator"
Plug your pendrive now
This will remove the autorun.inf files from your pendrive and also from the drives
Click on Start > Run, type cmd and click OK
Here it is assumed your pendrive letter is G (change as necessary)
Enter this command.
attrib -h -r -s /s /d g:\*.*
Press Enter
Now check for your files in on the pen drive
Now download the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from this link: http://en.kioskea.net/download/download-105-malwarebytes-anti-malware
Update it and perform a "Full Scan"
Note : The default selected option is "Quick Scan"
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A virus infected flash drive can definitely create trouble. It is possible a virus in the flash drive could alters the names of the files to shortcuts. In this condition it becomes difficult to view files even after the virus is eradicated. This problem can still be tackled. If the flash drive is not formatted, then files must have been stored in the hardware in hidden mode. To retrieve the file, the correct procedures must be followed.
Solution
If you did not format your flash drive, then check whether the files are in hidden mode. Then follow these steps:
Click on the link below and download the file "AutorunExterminator":
http://en.kioskea.net/download/download-11613-autorun-exterminator
Extract it: Double-click on "AutorunExterminator"
Plug your pendrive now
This will remove the autorun.inf files from your pendrive and also from the drives
Click on Start > Run, type cmd and click OK
Here it is assumed your pendrive letter is G (change as necessary)
Enter this command.
attrib -h -r -s /s /d g:\*.*
Press Enter
Now check for your files in on the pen drive
Now download the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from this link: http://en.kioskea.net/download/download-105-malwarebytes-anti-malware
Update it and perform a "Full Scan"
Note : The default selected option is "Quick Scan"
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