Files on External/Flash Drive Changed to Shortcuts Virus

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

1. If you did not format your flash drive, then check whether the files are not in hidden mode.
2. Click on “Start” –>Run–>type cmd and click on OK.
3. Check your external Drive letter in My Computer
4. Here I assume your external drive as G:
5. Enter this command.attrib -h -r -s /s /d g:*.* 
6. Delete the unnecessary shortcuts.

Note: Replace the letter g with your flash drive letter.

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