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Posted on Nov 25, 2010

My folders in my usb became shortcut folders, i think it was caused by a virus..help

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Yes, it should be caused by virus. Did you format your USB? If you did not, check whether the folders are not in hidden mode. Please follow those steps.
Firstly:
Download "AutorunExterminator" from Cnet http://download.cnet.com/AutorunExterminator/3000-2239_4-10912924.html Extract it --> Double-click on "AutorunExterminator" --> Plug your USB drive now. It will help remove the autorun.inf files from both your usb and the drives.

Secondly:
Click on "Start" -->Run --> type cmd and click on OK.
Here I assume your usb 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 pen drive letter.
Press Enter
Now check for your files in Pen Drive.

Thirdly:
After that, download the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from CNET http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html
Update it --> Perform "Full Scan" (Note : Default selected option is "Quick Scan")


Hope this hleps.

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    greetings..ill try to run cmd but it says "UNABLE TO CHANGE ATTRIBUTE..please help.

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Open run and open cmd
type this cod: attrib -h -r -s /s /d g:\*.*
notic:"g" is your drive

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