Shortcut virus on flash drive

Solved/Closed

arun - Updated on Nov 27, 2018 at 08:30 AM
Baws - Jan 7, 2019 at 01:22 PM

Hello,

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 please.

System Configuration: Windows 7 / Internet Explorer 8.0

Attrib - r-h-s /s /d
Attrib - r-h-s /s /d command - Best answers
Attrib - r-h-s /s /d *.* usb - Best answers
Shortcut for ejecting flash drive - Guide
.lnk virus on flash drive ✓ - Forum - Viruses/Security
Shortcut virus on pen drive ✓ - Forum - Viruses/Security
How to remove shortcut virus from pen drive ✓ - Forum - Viruses/Security
How to remove shortcut virus from pen drive ✓ - Forum - Viruses/Security

4 replies

Answer 1 / 4

jack4rall

Posts: 6428
Registration date: Sunday June 6, 2010
Status: Moderator
Last seen: July 16, 2020

Updated on Nov 26, 2018 at 03:01 PM

Hello,

If you did not format your flash drive, then 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/downloads/security-and-maintenance/5911-autorun-exterminator/

Extract it --> Double-click on "AutorunExterminator" --> Plug your flash drive now.

This will remove the autorun.inf files from your flash drive and also from drives.

Step 2:

Click on "Start" -->Run --> type cmd and click on OK.

Here I assume your flash drive letter 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 : Don't forget to replace the letter g with your flash drive letter.

Now press "Enter".

Now check for your files in Flash Drive.

Step 3:

After that, download the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from the below link

https://ccm.net/downloads/security-and-maintenance/4621-malwarebytes-anti-malware/

Update it --> Perform "Full Scan"

Note : Default selected option is "Quick Scan".

Good Luck.

hp007
Dec 20, 2010 at 10:00 PM

Thanks a lot buddy. it works and is very quick too.

DoGMaN
Jan 8, 2011 at 12:24 PM

https://ccm.net/downloads/security-and-maintenance/4621-malwarebytes-anti-malware/ not working.
after removing flash and re inserting virus is back. malwarebytes reports no infection....

jack4rall

Posts: 6428
Registration date: Sunday June 6, 2010
Status: Moderator
Last seen: July 16, 2020

Jan 8, 2011 at 12:30 PM

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.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
Now backup all the data from your flash drive and format it
Good Luck

KD
Jan 26, 2011 at 11:45 PM

It definitely works!!!! Thanks

Mtade
Feb 1, 2011 at 11:24 AM

very good .
it worked perfectly and worked perfectly.thank you very much

Answer 3 / 4

atul tiwari
Jan 27, 2011 at 02:09 AM

my pen drive show the cd drive and can not formate and no access data in this problem solution give me atul tiwari

jack4rall

Posts: 6428
Registration date: Sunday June 6, 2010
Status: Moderator
Last seen: July 16, 2020

Jan 27, 2011 at 05:24 AM

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

xyber
Mar 13, 2011 at 10:38 AM

hey jack4rall, thanks a lot..
hey guys... believe me it really helps...
thanks again..

mongolia
Mar 19, 2011 at 08:37 AM

thanks , arigatou, bayarallaa

pedi
May 23, 2011 at 03:07 AM

tnxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Laijo
May 23, 2011 at 07:41 AM

thnx...........very much helpful

Answer 4 / 4

ohemsi
Apr 12, 2011 at 01:05 PM

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..

someone who just had this problem
Apr 12, 2011 at 10:06 PM

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.

marry
Apr 21, 2011 at 12:37 PM

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeell
very well
exelent

drmoderator
Apr 22, 2011 at 12:26 PM

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
thank you for your support

HolyJumper

Posts: 1
Registration date: Sunday November 4, 2012
Status: Member
Last seen: November 4, 2012

Nov 4, 2012 at 09:55 AM

Thank you! I love you! I can't believe, it worked! :D

Similar discussions

Kingstone data Traveler 32gb is write protected

To install wireless USB adapter without CD

How delete write protected files on USB?

How to remove recycler virus from my drive?

Unhide virus infected files

Toshiba laptop Satellite c660 not booting up

Similar discussions

Subscribe To Our Newsletter!