My USB drive changes all its files to shortcuts.

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MoxieFran Posted messages 7 Status Membre -  
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Hello or good evening,

I recently connected my USB drive to a computer at the Taxiphone (to print) and when I reopened it on my computer, I noticed that all the files it contained had been changed into shortcuts with the same names. I can still open them.

When I delete the shortcuts, they come back/reappear, and I can still open them even after trying to delete them.

I copied all the files/shortcuts from my USB drive to my computer; then I deleted them from my USB drive; I then formatted my USB drive and this time the deleted shortcuts did not reappear.
But it didn't last... I tested by placing other files on my USB drive and within seconds they turned into shortcuts, still accessible even after attempting to delete them.

Also, the files on my computer copied from my USB drive (and permanently deleted from my USB drive afterward due to formatting) can no longer be opened and display "Windows could not find 'iTunesHelper.vbe'" or "Windows could not open/find *filename*".

I ran a scan with Antivir (the antivirus) but according to it, "no virus detected".

Being able to access my files even if they are in shortcut form shouldn't bother me, however, I have read on other forums that it may be a virus, and I also found that one needs a "guide" to help follow up and resolve the issue. That's why I am seeking your help and thank you in advance for your attention.

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kingk06 Posted messages 10790 Status Membre 536
 
Hello,

Download (created by El Desaparecido) to your Desktop.

If your antivirus displays an alert, ignore it and temporarily disable the antivirus.

Connect all your external data sources to your PC (USB flash drive, external hard drive, etc...) without opening them.

Double-click on "UsbFix.exe".
Click on [Search].
Let the tool work.
The scan will then begin and a report will be displayed at the end of the scan.

post it here => https://www.cjoint.com/ and provide the link

The report is also saved at the root of the system drive (C:\UsbFix.txt).

Note: => If it doesn't work in normal mode, switch to safe mode
Upon restarting your PC, tap the "F8" or "F5" key in the menu that appears choose "safe mode with networking support"
=> How to reboot in safe mode

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** Go all the way through your disinfection, even if you notice an improvement after the first tools used **
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MoxieFran Posted messages 7 Status Membre 1
 
Thank you for your reply. (The scan worked in normal mode)
Here is the report https://www.cjoint.com/c/CKesU0Yh3sU
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Mino gash Posted messages 1 Status Membre
 
Here is the report after deletion https://www.cjoint.com/c/CLDxq2bXUvf
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anonium
 
Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I had been looking for a solution for hours.
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anonium
 
Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I had been looking for a solution for hours.
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