Solution to Fix External/Flash Drive Files Changed into Shortcuts:

The good side of these viruses is that they dont delete the actual content. It was just hide in our Flash Drive. We can easily recover all the files. Step 1: If you are affected by Shortcut Viruses, Do not format your Flash or External Drive. If you format you cant recover it. Step 2: Check your Flash Drives Drive Letter (Example: I: or K :)

Step 3: Click on Start >Run>type cmd and click on OK Step 4: If your Flash Drive Letter is K: then Type the below command in your cmd and Press Enter attrib -h -r -s /s /d k: *.* (Check the screenshot) Note: Replace the letter k: with your flash drive letter

Step 5: Now your files will be visible. Make sure to keep the antivirus up-to-date to prevent viruses.