all my folders in my flash drives are converted into shortcut icons.how can I clear the virus .is there any antivirus software to clear such virus. if u have any answers regarding this plz
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Hello,
Try 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.
Now backup all the data from your flash drive and format it
Good Luck
hallo Jack4rall firstly I saved all the folders which were appearing as shortcuts on to my p.c then formatted the flash disk...my concern now is whether there is any hope for me to recover them?Also, iam only able to access open when I right click my extracted autorun exterminator- I do not see any start option and can not even follow up on the next steps..what could the problem be?please what can I do?
Hello PBN,
Try this 1
The shortcut files that you have saved doesn't contain any data.
You can find all the instructions regarding the Autorun Exterminator in the given link. Click on the link given in the step 1 and follow the instructions.
If you have formatted your flash drive then make sure that you don't save any file in it.
There is a chance to recover your files.
Click on the below link and follow the instructions
http://ccm.net/download/download-1437-recuva Download the file --> Install it .
[Note: Uncheck the check box "Install optional yahoo! toolbar"]
When the recuva application opens then click on "Next" --> Select the option "Other" --> Select the option "In a specific location" --> Click on "Browse" button --> Select your flash drive and click on OK --> Click on "Next" and check the check box "Enable Deep Scan" --> Click on "Start" button.
Good Luck
hello jack im getting tired of this shorthcut things, I have the same problem, im using windows7, there no autorun.inf in my flash disk and external, but I have this thing always blocked by my internet security. "30e41aa1.exe", what should I do? I cant see my ordinary folders in my external, all shortcut, I did all what you said but all not working, I think autorun.inf is not my problem.
can you advice me something, I really need help now,,
all data in ur flash drive. go to my computer-tools-folder option-view-show hidden file select, hide extension, hide operating file deselect.
Now u can see ur files and folders.
delete all the shortcuts
Now open the folder one one one and copy all data in your computer.
Format the flash drive.
copy data from computer to flash drive again
new entery with Appreciated above man that's help truly and secierly , thank you my friend I also solve this issue which might loss my all data which acquired from UAE my bro system.
thanks once again.
it's very common and simply problem. Just to remove it find your files and folder, instal avira antivirus. you can use any free or prenium, than scan your flash drive. After this you have to uncheck don not show hidden files and folder & system files. After this you can find your lost data.
Hello,
Try this 1
Follow the above instruction given in the step 1
Or
Click on Start --> Run --> Type cmd and press Enter. "Command Prompt" will be opened.
Now type the below commands
Here I assume your pen drive letter as G:
Enter this command.
attrib -h -r -s g:\autorun.inf --> Press Enter
del g:\autorun.inf ---> Press Enter
[You can copy the above command --> Right-click in the Command Prompt and paste it.]
Note : Don't forget to replace the letter g with your flash drive letter.
Good Luck
hey guys I have this issue that after I paste this attrib -h -r -s /s /d g:\*.* in the cmd it say's "access denied" what shall I do.. btw I have this problem on my external hard disk "wistern digital" thx in advance..
Chances are, you have to run "cmd" as an administrator. When you click on the start menu, search for "cmd" in the search field, then right click and "run as administrator". Then use the same command (attrib ...) and it should work fine (other than not being able to change permissions for the "system volume information" directory).
Make sure the original infected file gets deleted / quarantined or you may end up having the same issues later on.
dear friends...
i have the same problem with my flash drive and after doing all these you said I can not solve the problem... my folders are still shown as shortcut and I cannot enter inside them...
on the folder when I go upon it with my mouse it is shown: foxojx.exe I think that this kind of virus is making my folders to be shown as shortcut and I am really being angry with this :(
how can I solve the problem
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