Fix External/Flash Drive Folders Changed to Shortcuts Virus


Some Viruses changes our files on our Flash Drive or External Hard Drive changed into Shortcuts. We can’t open the files from our Pen/Thumb drives. Many people are getting this Virus from their Work Place and Losing their Data. How do i get my files back so that I can view them? Most viruses delete the “Folder options” menu and “Task Manager” as well.
Solution to Fix External/Flash Drive Files Changed into Shortcuts :
The good side of these viruses is that they don’t 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 can’t Recover it.
Step 2: Check your Flash Drive’s 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
NOTE: TYPE THE DRIVE LETTER IN LOWERCASE AND ALSO USE SPACES AT APPROPRIATE PLACES WHILE TYPING THE COMMAND IN COMMAND PROMPT.
Step 5 : Now your files will be visible. Make sure to keep the antivirus up-to-date to prevent viruses.

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