How to Remove Shortcut Virus on Windows

If you've plugged in a USB drive or SD card and found that your files are missing and replaced with shortcuts, your USB drive has likely been infected with a shortcut virus. Luckily, your data still exists—it's just hidden by the virus. You can remove the virus using a free tool like UsbFix or by running some commands at the command prompt. Once the virus is removed from the flash drive, do a full scan of your computer using you preferred antivirus tool before reconnecting the USB drive.
1-Remove the drive from the computer and reboot. You won't want to connect the drive until you install a quick tool that prevents it from running the virus automatically.
2-Download and run Autorun Exterminator. You'll need this tool to prevent the virus from running automatically when you plug in your flash drive. Here's how to get it:
ccm.net/download/download-11613-autorun-exterminator
3-Connect the USB drive to your PC.
4-Download and run UsbFix. This is a free app that will destroy the virus and restore your files. Here's how to get it:
www.fosshub.com/UsbFix.html
5-Click Run an Analysis. It's near the bottom of the window.
6-Click Full Analysis. The tool will now scan your computer, including the flash drive, for viruses. This may take a while.
7-Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the virus. If a virus is found, the tool will remove it from your flash drive.
8-Remove the USB drive and reboot the computer.
9-Run a full virus scan on the computer. Once you're finished fixing the drive, see How to Remove a Virus to learn how to run a full virus scan on your computer and remove any other malware. It's important to make sure your computer is virus-free before you reconnect the flash drive.
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