Every exe file on my pc shows as shortcuts

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ZabbarAbdul Posts 2 Registration date Wednesday August 19, 2015 Status Member Last seen August 20, 2015 - Aug 19, 2015 at 08:36 AM
Ambucias Posts 47310 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 - Aug 20, 2015 at 04:08 PM
I have a Windows 8.1 laptop which I bought a couple of week ago. I accidentally installed a software named Keygen.exe after which any usb flash drive I enter , the folders shows as shortcuts and all the exe files on my pc shows as shortcuts. I'm unable to use any of my apps. I thought that I can clear my pc data completely but I've got a lot precious data which I won't get back and I can't get any such flash drive which can store that much of data. Please help me with this. I'll be very thankful.
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Ambucias Posts 47310 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,164
Aug 19, 2015 at 04:45 PM
Hello,
# Download USB Fix
  • Launch it, a shortcut will be created on your desktop.

  • Choose "Clean" option.
  • A pop-up will follow
    Connect all your external data sources to your PC (Usb keys, sd cards external drives, etc...)
  • Once you're ready, click "OK".
  • While cleaning, you will lose access to your desktop, but this is normal.

The numbers of analyzed and infected elements are displayed.

# Copy/paste the report here.

Tutorial : http://www.en.usbfix.net/2014/02/usbfix-tutorial-clean-option/

Ambucias
Moderator / Virus Security Contributor
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ZabbarAbdul Posts 2 Registration date Wednesday August 19, 2015 Status Member Last seen August 20, 2015
Aug 20, 2015 at 09:22 AM
well thank u ambucias! but I'm not talking about just the USB drive but also the files of my PC's hard drive. exe files are also showing as shortcuts in them. if u know how to fix it then tell me please.
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Ambucias Posts 47310 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,164 > ZabbarAbdul Posts 2 Registration date Wednesday August 19, 2015 Status Member Last seen August 20, 2015
Aug 20, 2015 at 04:08 PM
USBFix should also fix those shortcuts.
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