How to Files on flash drive changed to shortcuts
Issue
I caught a virus on my flash drive at work and it appears to have changed all my file names to short cuts. I believe I've cleaned the virus but how do i get my files back so that I can view them?
Solution
If you did not format your flash drive, then check whether the files are not in hidden mode. Follow the
following steps.
Step 1:
Click on the below link 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.
Step 2:
Click on "Start" -->Run --> type cmd and click on OK.
Here I assume your pendrive letter as G:
Enter this command.
attrib -h -r -s /s /d g:\*.*
You can copy the above command --> Right-click in the Command Prompt and paste it.
Note : Don't forget to replace the letter g with your pen drive letter.
Press Enter
Now check for your files in Pen Drive.
Step 3:
After that, download the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from the below link
http://en.kioskea.net/download/download-105-malwarebytes-anti-malware
Update it --> Perform "Full Scan"
Note : Default selected option is "Quick Scan".
Good Luck.
