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Hello,
Try this 1.
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"
https://ccm.net/download/download-11613-autorun-exterminator
Extract it --> Double-click on "AutorunExterminator" --> Plug your External hard drive now.
This will remove the autorun.inf files from your External hard drive and also from the drives.
Step 2:
Click on "Start" -->Run --> type cmd and click on OK.
Here I assume your External hard drive as G:
Enter this command.
You can copy the above command --> Right-click in the Command Prompt and paste it.
Note : Replace the letter g with your External hard drive letter.
Now check for your files in External Drive.
Step 3:
After that, download the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from the below link
https://ccm.net/download/download-105-malwarebytes
Update it --> Perform "Full Scan"
Note : Default selected option is "Quick Scan".
Good Luck.
Try this 1.
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"
https://ccm.net/download/download-11613-autorun-exterminator
Extract it --> Double-click on "AutorunExterminator" --> Plug your External hard drive now.
This will remove the autorun.inf files from your External hard drive and also from the drives.
Step 2:
Click on "Start" -->Run --> type cmd and click on OK.
Here I assume your External hard drive 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 : Replace the letter g with your External hard drive letter.
Now check for your files in External Drive.
Step 3:
After that, download the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from the below link
https://ccm.net/download/download-105-malwarebytes
Update it --> Perform "Full Scan"
Note : Default selected option is "Quick Scan".
Good Luck.
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When I Enter this command.
attrib -h -r -s /s /d g:\*.*
Nothing changes!
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> ricrreidLet me know what happened after entering that command. Another way is
Click on start --> run --> type control folders and press enter. Folder Options will be opened.
Click on view tab --> select the option "show hidden files and folders" and uncheck the check box
"hide protected operating system files" and click on OK.
Good Luck.
adding to your point in the options user has to uncheck also the "Hide protected operating system files(reomenderd) " ithe virus made it hidden system file
good luck
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> MaximillianFollow the instructions given in the step 2 in the below link
https://ccm.net/forum/affich-474271-files-on-external-drive-changed-to-shortcuts#1
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> MaximillianThere are some folders like system volume information where the user don't have access to it.
Such folders get access denied. Enter that above command and wait for the process to get completed.
Good Luck.
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> MaximillianTry this 1
Click on start --> run --> type control folders and press enter. Folder Options will be opened.
Click on view tab --> select the option "show hidden files and folders" and uncheck the check box
"hide protected operating system files" and click on OK. Now look for your files in your external drive.
Good Luck.
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> MaximillianTry this 1
1)Copy the text starting from "REGEDIT4" upto @="@SYS:DoesNotExist" -->
Open a "Notepad" --> Paste it --> Save the file as fix.reg
Note: Don't forget the extension "reg"
Now double-click on fix.reg --> Click on OK.
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REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\IniFileMapping\Autorun.inf]
@="@SYS:DoesNotExist"
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Note : After following the above instructions, whenever you place any autoplay CD\DVD all you have to do is go to "My Computer" --> Open the CD\DVD drive --> You have to double-click on the setup file.
2) Disable the "Autoplay" feature also.
Click on Start --> Run --> type gpedit.msc and click on OK.
Double-click on "Computer Configuration" --> Administrative Templates --->
System. Double-click on "Turn autoplay off" option and select the option
"Enabled" --> Click on OK. Close that window. Now logoff and logon into your account.
Good Luck
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> MaximillianAfter backing up your data, delete all the shorcut folders.
Good Luck
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> phirizaYes, you can delete all the shortcuts or backup your data and format your pen drive and hide the system files again.
Good Luck.
its really helped me
thankyou so much..
Hello,
Let me know what happened after entering that command. Another way is
Click on start --> run --> type control folders and press enter. Folder Options will be opened.
Click on view tab --> select the option "show hidden files and folders" and uncheck the check box
"hide protected operating system files" and click on OK.
Good Luck.
after doing that ur folders will apper
but now every time I plug in another external drive OR usb, it does the same thing.
how can I prevent this?
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> SocramZTry this 1
1)Copy the text starting from "REGEDIT4" upto @="@SYS:DoesNotExist" -->
Open a "Notepad" --> Paste it --> Save the file as fix.reg
Note: Don't forget the extension "reg"
[First backup your registry. Click on Start --> Run --> Type regedt32 and press Enter.
"Registry Editor" will be opened. Click on "File --> Export"]
Now double-click on fix.reg --> Click on OK.
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\IniFileMapping\Autorun.inf]
@="@SYS:DoesNotExist"
Note : After following the above instructions, whenever you place any autoplay CD\DVD all you have to do is go to "My Computer" --> Open the CD\DVD drive ---> You have to double-click on the setup file.
2) Disable the "Autoplay" feature also.
Click on Start --> Run --> type gpedit.msc and click on OK.
Double-click on "Computer Configuration" --> Administrative Templates ---> System. Double-click on "Turn autoplay off" option and select the option "Enabled" --> Click on OK. Close that window. Now logoff and logon into your account.
3) Download the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from the below link
https://ccm.net/download/download-105-malwarebytes
Update it --> Perform "Full Scan"
Good Luck
No where I saw the setup file..
so I skipped that step and tried to disable the AUTOPLAY feature, but after pressing OK..an error appeared.
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> SocramZIn "Note" I'm referring to the CD\DVD that already contains data and having the feature of autoplay(Running the setup automatically Example: Motherboard CD)
Let me know the error message and also the operating system you are using.
Good Luck
Access denied - G:\RECYCLER\S-5-3-42-2819952290-8240758988-879315005-3665\jwgkvsq.vmx
Access denied - G:\RECYCLER\S-5-3-42-2819952290-8240758988-879315005-3665
Access denied - G:\System volume information
Plz help.....
There are some folders like system volume information where the user don't have access to it.
Such folders get access denied. Enter that above command and wait for the process to get completed.
Good Luck.
what to do??
Try this 1
You need to follow all the steps.
Or
Click on the below link and follow the instructions
https://ccm.net/forum/affich-474271-files-on-external-drive-changed-to-shortcuts?full#4
Good Luck
Try this 1
Click on the below link and follow the instructions
https://ccm.net/forum/affich-474271-files-on-external-drive-changed-to-shortcuts#53
Then again follow the above instructions to recover the files from the hidden mode.
Good Luck
i did all the steps you said earlier, when I scanned it there was a virus in that folder, but I cant delete it.
help.
Try this 1
1)When you switch ON your computer, start tapping the "F8" key to get "Windows Advanced Options"( if boot menu appears, press "Esc" key and keep tapping the F8 key)
Select the option "Safe Mode with Networking".
2)Click on the below hyperlink "Download" and download the file
Download
Download the portable file.
Double-click on it and follow the instructions. When the application appears, first update it by click on "First check for updates" --> After updating it, click on "Scan your Computer" ---> Make sure that "Perform Complete Scan" is selected and click on "Next" and follow the instructions.
Good Luck
You Have save my life !
Thanks You so much
YOU ONE CRAZY DUDE
THANKS THANKS ! !
thanks a lot for sharing
should I delete the shortcut folders when done?
The shortcuts came again on the flash
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7600]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\YUSI>attrib -h -r -s /s /d g:\*.*
Access denied - G:\$RECYCLE.BIN\S-1-5-21-1341997240-1356586522-4086331149-1000
Access denied - G:\$RECYCLE.BIN\S-1-5-21-4009801811-4160864061-3625295961-1001
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7600]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\YUSI>attrib -h -r -s /s /d g:\*.*
Access denied - G:\$RECYCLE.BIN\S-1-5-21-1341997240-1356586522-4086331149-1000
Access denied - G:\$RECYCLE.BIN\S-1-5-21-4009801811-4160864061-3625295961-1001
Thank you so much.
I was able to retrieve my data!
Now I have lot more additional folders and files, I don't know whether I can remove them or not.