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

[Prabakar]

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 : G: or K



Step 3: Click on “Start”
–>Run–>type “cmd” and click on OK



Step 4: If your Flash Drive Letter is H:
then Type the below command in your “cmd” and Press “Enter”



attrib -h -r -s /s /d H: *.* (Check screen shot )



Note : Replace the letter H: 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.