What is Shortcut Virus?
Generally, in the Shortcut Virus, our PC or pen drive gets infected
by some malicious program and as a result , all of our files and folders
are changed into the shortcut files and original ones got hidden, this
malicious program is generally known as Shortcut virus. If your PC or
pen drive is affected by it then all of your files and folders will be
hidden and you will not be able to use them which is absolutely not
good. This virus spread from one computer to another like viral through
pen drives,flash drives, memory cards exchanges or through
internet/Bluetooth connections. The most common virus found in removable
drives is autorun.inf which keeps on multiplying and infect your system
by creating unlimited shortcuts of files and folders.Here I post 3
methods for removing shortcuts virus from pen drive.
Methods to Remove Shortcut Virus:
- Antivirus to remove Shortcut virus
- Shortcut Virus Remover
ANTIVIRUS to Remove Shortcut Virus
Install any Antivirus on your PC and scan your pen drive for removing
shortcuts. Download Avast or Microsoft security Essentials for Window
PC, they are best for removing pen drive for PC.
Shortcut virus Remover Software
If you do not want to waste your time in commands or you are not a tech
savvy guy, then you still have the option to remove shortcut virus by
using software that will eliminate virus on the go. I have personally
tried this tool and it worked like the charm . It will automatically
remove all shortcut files and folders and recover your original files
and folders and it will not even ask you to do something manually. It is
the quickest and easiest way to delete shortcut virus from your pen
drive, computer or laptop.
Following are the Precautions to be taken to avoid Shortcut virus from Entering into your personal devices,
- Disable Autorun, So that Pendrive won’t runs automatically
- Scan for virus and then use the Pendrive,
- Don’t use Pendrive in Public PC’s
- Don’t use Harmful websites
- Keep your Antivirus up to date
Feel free to Comment below If you have any solution to remove this Shortcut Virus!
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