Shortcut Folder Virus

I have faced with problem before and its quite frustrating that I can't find a solution to help me with it because I didn't have any back-up for those data affected. The computer detects the data but when the folder is viewed it only has a few kbs of it. Before you delete the folder in fear of it attacking other folders, STOP!!

So how to solve this problem, just follow the steps below. No anti-virus or malware is needed in the process but it is recommended so that no virus can attack your pendrive again.

1. Plug-in your pendrive and remember the location, say (F:). Do not open the pendrive folder.
2. Open "Command Prompt". It should be Start Menu > All Programs > Accesories > Command Prompt.
3. Type these code: attrib -h -r -s /s /d f:\*.*
*note: f is the name of the folder. If the pendrive is located under (G:) then change the letter f in blue into g
4. After typing the code, press enter.
5. Retype the code above thrice (3 times).
6. Try to open the pendrive in the computer and see if the affected folder re-appears. If it doesn't, eject the pendrive then repeat steps 1-6 again.
7. When the affected folder re-appears, you can delete the shortcut folder.

This time I don't have any pictures for you guys to guide you through but I'm sure its easy enough to follow. Try it!

UNHIDE Hidden Files due to Virus

I have been putting up with my pendrive that is infected with virus for a long time. It usually happens when I want to print at my university's library. As a result, all of the files that I once used to print especially word documents got infected.






At first I panicked because all of my hard effort was wasted since viruses are known to corrupt or destroy your files and folders. After scanning my pendrive using a normal anti-virus I managed to get rid of the virus. However, the files were still hidden. I did my homework and was determined to know how to solve this problem and with in just a few minutes I managed to do so. Yeay~!! No need for any software that will only clutter your computer. Just simple command.






This is how you do it.


First, for XP, you need to go to any windows explorer (which simply means the window you use to open any files). As shown below, I opened My Computer.

1. Click on Tools and then Folder Options.
2. In Folder Options, click on the View tab.
3. Check the Show hidden files and folders button.
4. Untick/uncheck the Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) button.
Last of all click Apply. Remember to close the Windows Explorer too before follwing the next step below.






Next what you need to do is open command which can be easily accessed at Start then go to Run and in the box type cmd then press Enter. On default, the files displayed is on C: so it is simply a matter of changing the location of your file. In my case, my pendrive located in F: is infected. So below (in red boxes) are the commands that I typed according to sequence.

1. Type the location of your file/folder followed by collon (:). Eg: f: Then press Enter
2. Type exactly as what I've shown here with the small stars, dots and spaces: attrib -s -r -h *.* followed by Enter.

If there are any malicious EXE files those are now visible so if unnecessary delete them too.

If you access is denied due to AUTORUN.INF, follow the third step below:
3. Standby one hand on your flash drive when you are about to press Enter.
Type del autorun.inf (Remember! On pressing Enter, remove your flash drive instantly.) and press Enter.






VOILA~!! That's about it. Then you can stick your flash drive back in and presume your work as normal. If you can't see any changes, that is because you didn't close your Windows Explorer when I told you to. It will just work out fine if you close it then open it back again. Good luck trying guys :)

Fixing Executable File / Program

Have you ever had times when you accidently changed the property of the file and set it to open to another program? Well, I've had my fair share and it is just devastating. It was all because of a virus that attacked all my word documents.





The .doc files were unable to open as the virus changed it into an executable file instead of a document. So I stupidly enough thought it was a clever thing to change the files extension from .exe to .doc. but it was the biggest mistake that I did.







I end up messing the files all together. All the .exe programs started to open in Office Word which was pretty awful as nothing literally opened except for Word of course. As for the file that got devoured, well, I never managed to open it either.







 Things got panicky but fortunately I had my browser opened all that while. I started to google-up ways to fix it and after quite somewhile I stumbled upon this website that typically explains how to repair it. I forgot the URL. I was suspicious at first (Well, who isn't? I could've downloaded more virus and trojans instead) but gave it a try, otherwise I wuldn't be able to submit my report despite having to redo it all over again *sigh*.







And voila! To my astonishment, after I downloaded the file and ran it, it works. I mean a click of a button is all I had to do. There was a small popup prompting whether we want to open a website afterwards but that was really it. The size of the file is only 11Kb and click here for the link. Like always, it is linked to my 4shared account. If you're not sure how to download it, look up in MiniLyrics, Karaoke Lyrics for instructions.






All you need to do is download it, then run it and that is all. Good luck in fixing the problem ;)

xoxo