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Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by WaffenSS(m): 8:55am On Oct 27, 2018 |
cliqtips: Go to folder options and enable Show Hidden Files and Folders Or use a Linux PC. You can mount one on a VM |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by Nobody: 8:57am On Oct 27, 2018 |
talktrue1: This will solve it , I had this issues on my system before 100% |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by Justpassingby2(m): 9:01am On Oct 27, 2018 |
cliqtips: At the mention of SMADAV, all virus knees must bow |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by ogbevireo(m): 9:03am On Oct 27, 2018 |
talktrue1: Above is the correct solution |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by Nobody: 9:06am On Oct 27, 2018 |
Search for those files in explorer by using their file extension... (open the respective window and press f3) .docx for Ms word .xlsx for Ms Excel .mp3 or .wma for audio files .mp4, .avi, or .3gp and so on for video files .pdf for pdf files and so on compress those retrieved files so they dont get affected... or better still if you stay around UNILAG just call me and bring it to my office, i will fix it for you free no charge. 08063840158. yomiBRAIN |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by openmine(m): 9:10am On Oct 27, 2018 |
dadamuyiwa:Op this is the best solution you are looking for! |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by Parser: 9:27am On Oct 27, 2018 |
if all the above methods happens not to work. Especially d cmd: attrib -h -r -s /s /d f:\*.* then use m3 data recovery tool, which is d last option. open d app. select d hard drive. allow d tool to do a quick scan in few seconds. alas u find all of ur files nd folders inside. Click on multiple or single file/folder to recover it to a preferred location. pls em in search of a job. an eee graduate with knowledge in both ICT and electrical engrg. Any potential employer shud help a brother out. tnks. |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by pheforusty(m): 9:31am On Oct 27, 2018 |
Download and use "usbfix".. cliqtips: |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by bigcil2(m): 9:34am On Oct 27, 2018 |
cliqtips: Follow these steps Go to control panel and make hidden files visible also make system files visible. Now every file that isn’t in a folder to the best of my knowledge is gone. Create a folder on a safe path in your PC. Copy the files under the folders that are visible don’t copy the folder. You should be fine. I can’t remember the steps to use to make hidden and system files visible but I know it’s in the control panel if you’re using windows 10 type “control panel” on the search menu. I hope this helps 1 Like |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by fruqy(m): 9:36am On Oct 27, 2018 |
You are all correct while missing important points. Since the computer might have been infected also, doing the above will not solve your problem permanently. You firstly, need to check for running programs using Task Manager. Look for "PAINT", "MICROSOFT REGISTRY SERVER", "AUTOiT3", "Microsoft Visual Basic" Either of this must be running Just force close them. Secondly, Go to your startup menu and right click on either of those and delete using SHIFT+DELETE Now, to get your files back, open any folder Go to folder and search and clock on folder options From there, click on the middle tab that says VIEW then tick "show hidden folders" and untick "hide protected operating system files" Apply and save Go to the flash drive and RIGHT CLICK then CLICK on OPEN. This will prevent the virus from opening up again if it's an AUTORUN virus. Under the flash drive you will see the virus there but delete all shortcuts there. Paint.sys, Autorun.inf, and .lnk files Your files will have shown but they will be greyed out. To make them appear normal again, use the command prompt command listed by some of the NLers noting the drive letter of the flash drive i.e. C:/, D:/, E:/ or whatever the drive letter might be. That's all. Next time, disable autoplay on all your computer devices Click on start and type AUTOPLAY, open it up and disable autoplay for all media them save. |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by felixawe(m): 9:42am On Oct 27, 2018 |
I used a software like `recover my file or nero 9 ` to recnver data from hard drives |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by 1sttruth: 9:50am On Oct 27, 2018 |
Babaisaac: |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by sundayslim(m): 10:03am On Oct 27, 2018 |
cliqtips: It's actually a registry error. Quite an old issue but still fixable without using any antivirus software or losing your files. Please chat me up on zero seven zero three nine three eight six three one three. I will guide u step by step. It's delicate and I wouldn't want you to make a mistake so I want you to get it right at once that's why. |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by sundayslim(m): 10:04am On Oct 27, 2018 |
fruqy: Good try but this will not fix it. It's not a virus. It's just a registry error. |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by yemmynath(m): 10:14am On Oct 27, 2018 |
Try Synmatec antivirus, update the virus engine and thank me latter |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by xeros20(m): 10:24am On Oct 27, 2018 |
cliqtips:Download and install escan ISS. It will wipe the virus off and your files intact. |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by temmienewells(m): 11:46am On Oct 27, 2018 |
open the flashdrive , press the full stop key, it should bring out all the hidden files, you can cut and take them out of the flash, I pray it works. |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by bedfordng(m): 12:40pm On Oct 27, 2018 |
smart dab can get the job done. try smartdav old version, probably 2017 version |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by HyDef(m): 12:44pm On Oct 27, 2018 |
Trust2001: Seconded. |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by cliqtips: 1:01pm On Oct 27, 2018 |
Thanks for this... this fixed it. I'm currently copying the files now. aystunt: |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by cliqtips: 1:05pm On Oct 27, 2018 |
*modified* Hello NL, Good morning. Please can anyone assist me on how to retrieve my files on a hard drive infected with the shortcut virus on it. This virus turned all the files on the hard drive to shortcut. Thank you in advance. Downloading WINRAR fixed it. I'm currently extracting all files now. Thank you all for your contributions, I really appreciate. Blessed. |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by cliqtips: 1:07pm On Oct 27, 2018 |
Thank you for this, but I kept getting Access denied. saintneo: |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by cliqtips: 1:09pm On Oct 27, 2018 |
Option 1 fixed it. Thank you. feeqtee: |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by AK481(m): 1:42pm On Oct 27, 2018 |
talktrue1: This is the answer |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by ceejay80s(m): 2:32pm On Oct 27, 2018 |
Trust2001:yeah u are right, USB fix worked for me 3yrs ago |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by MightyFortress: 3:06pm On Oct 27, 2018 |
interesting |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by fruqy(m): 3:41pm On Oct 27, 2018 |
sundayslim: Good try but before you comment, try and read the OPs statement of the issue. Mtchww |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by saintneo(m): 8:08pm On Oct 27, 2018 |
cliqtips: this always works. can you post screen shot of the Command Prompt window? |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by nonye6194: 12:02am On Oct 28, 2018 |
cliqtips: https://filehippo.com/download_usbfix/ download and install this usbfix software. run the cleaning option after installation. Everything will be restored so far you didn't delete or alter the shortcut files |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by nonye6194: 12:03am On Oct 28, 2018 |
cliqtips: |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by intergral(m): 12:14am On Oct 28, 2018 |
cliqtips:op do you want my honest and working advice?... Download Quick Heal total security and use internet to activate the free one month trial... Connect your HDD and relax it will treat their Bleep up... You can get the 1 year license in most computer shops at a cheap rate... |
Re: How Do I Retrieve Files From Hard Drive Infected With Shortcut Virus? by Zeebit001(m): 11:37pm On Oct 28, 2018 |
Babaisaac: I recommend this step. it always work. |
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