There are many names for this virus but the most common
is "the shortcut virus". Its capable of "disappearing" our
folder and "appearing" it into shortcut.
The first thing NOT to do is to FORMAT your flash drive.
Rumors says that this virus is just a prank..
So that unwise user will think they files all gone!
Your file is NOT gone or corrupted, its just HIDDEN.
Follow these steps (if you are using windows..):
1) open your infected drive directory (example: drive F:\)
2) open tool, folder option, view tab
3) click "show hidden files & folders"
4) UNCLICK both "Hide extension for known file type" and
"Hide protected operating system files (recommended)"
5) If there is a warning, just click yes
/* Now you should be able to see your lost file (its in transparent
folder)*/
6) Enter the hidden folder, CUT all your file and PASTE it inside a new
folder. (repeat this step for your other folder too)
7) Delete all old folders that is empty and also the annoying 1kB shortcut
folder. (also any suspicious folder or icon such as desktop.ini, thumb.db
etc that might be virus)
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