Sometimes when we insert Pendrive,memory cards into USB ports for data transferring, we are annoyed to see that our files turned into shortcut virus. This is the basic problem for most of people and it also arises in systems with anti-virus installed.
In this article I'll explain Two best methods to remove shortcut virus from Pen drive.
1. Remove shortcut virus with Command Prompt
Using command prompt is the easiest way to remove shortcut virus from PC, Pendrive and memory cards. Just follow these simple stepsTo remove shortcut virus using CMD.
1.Open Command Prompt By pressing windows key + R (Start►Run) and type cmd in pop up box and click on ok.
Note: Command to remove shortcut virus is attrib -h -r -s /s /d drive_letter:\*.* Don't forget to change drive_letter with your Pendrive location(Here E drive). [img=320x0]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uo1U0ikUPPY/VEv_vCkQKKI/AAAAAAAACG4/hJfTuNI0OjA/s1600/command%2Bprompt.PNG[/img] With this your shortcut virus is removed. when you got your files, copy them somewhere on your PC and format your Pendrive so that shortcut virus will get off form your PC. After formatting is done copy again your files to Pendrive. 2. Remove shortcut virus with USBFIX USEBFIX is best and easy to use shortcut virus removal tool. To remove shortcut virus using USBFIX just follow these simple steps. 1. Download USBFIX and install it.
I hope you have understood How to remove Shoutcut virus. Try Use trusted anti-virus (like MSE) for your PC and update your Anti-virus frequently. Don't open your USB without scanning and don't insert your Pendrive in a computer which doesn't have any Anti-virus.
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