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The USB shortcut virus is a type of malware that hides files on your USB drive and replaces them with shortcuts. Although it doesn't directly harm your files, it can be quite inconvenient. However, it's still a virus, and over time, it could potentially corrupt or delete your data. In this article, we'll guide you through the quickest and most effective way to eliminate the USB shortcut virus, so stay tuned!
To eradicate the USB shortcut virus, we'll utilize a software called USBFix. It's a well-known and safe tool for removing viruses from USB drives.
You can download the application from the following link:
Homepage link: https://www.usb-antivirus.com/download/usbfix/
Alternatively, you can find the latest version on FileHippo: https://filehippo.com/download_usbfix/
After downloading, simply double-click the file to run the application without installation.
Note: Please disconnect from the internet before running to avoid update prompts. Updates are unnecessary for the application to function properly.
Upon launching the application, the interface will appear as shown below:
Connect your USB to the computer, then select the RUN AN ANALYSIS option.
Next, choose the SCAN USB DISKS option, and the program will begin scanning your USB drive.
Please wait a moment for the virus scanning process to complete:
Once the scan is complete, a virus scanning report will appear, but you can safely disregard it.
Now, let's check your USB to see if the shortcuts are gone. Wishing you success!
