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Remove Shortcut Virus

Do not open suspicious shortcuts. This guide restores visible files and scans the device.

Follow these steps

1

Disconnect the flash disk from other computers to avoid spreading the infection.

2

On a clean Windows PC, open File Explorer and note the flash disk letter, for example E:.

3

Open Command Prompt as Administrator and type: attrib -h -r -s /s /d E:\*.* — replace E with your drive letter.

4

Delete only suspicious shortcut files (.lnk) after confirming your real folders are visible.

5

Run a full scan using Windows Security or trusted antivirus software on both the flash disk and computer.

6

Copy recovered files to a safe folder, then format the flash disk only after the backup is complete.

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