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Files on flash drive changed to shortcuts

A virus inf ected f lash drive can def initely create trouble. It is possible a virus in the f lash drive could alters the names of the f iles to shortcuts. In this condition it becomes dif f icult to view f iles even af ter the virus is eradicated. T his problem can still be tackled. If the f lash drive is not f ormatted, then f iles must have been stored in the hardware in hidden mode. To retrieve the f ile, the correct procedures must be f ollowed.

Issue
I caught a virus on my f lash drive at work and it appears to have changed all my f ile names to short cuts. I believe I've cleaned the virus but how do i get my f iles back so that I can view them?

Solution
If you did not f ormat your f lash drive, then check whether the f iles are in hidden mode. T hen f ollow these steps: Click on the link below and download the f ile "AutorunExterminator": http://en.kioskea.net/download/download-11613-autorun-exterminator Extract it: Double-click on "AutorunExterminator" Plug your pendrive now T his will remove the autorun.inf f iles f rom your pendrive and also f rom 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. at t rib -h -r -s /s /d g:\*.* Press Enter Now check f or your f iles in on the pen drive Now download the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware f rom this link: http://en.kioskea.net/download/download-105-malwarebytes-anti-malware Update it and perf orm a "Full Scan" Note : T he def ault selected option is "Quick Scan"