How to Remove Shortcut virus Permanently from Pendrive

3 Methods to Remove Shortcut Virus:

1. Remove Shortcut Virus using CMD (Command Prompt) 

2. Antivirus to remove Shortcut virus

3. Shortcut Virus Remover

1. Remove Shortcut virus using CMD

• Go to Start -> Run -> cmd.
• Go to your pen drive memory cards or mobile phone directory.
• Now type: attrib g:*.* /d /s -h -r -s . (Replace g: with the drive name of your drive)
• And then press Enter.

2 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.

3 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.

NB: 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!