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22.1.13

80 How To Remove Shortcut Virus From Computer And Drives.

Have you ever encountered 'Shortcut viruses' on your flash drive/External Hard disk before?
If yes,then you should know how frustrating they can be.
Well,as it is,just having an Anti-virus on a Computer system isn't protective enough, but occasionally updating it as new viruses are being made and spread each day.
Amongst these numerous viruses,there's this virus which is capable of changing/turning folders of extremely large MBs/GBs into small KBs and its often named “regsvr virus”.

(NOTE: Do not confuse it with the System file regsvr32 as they are two entirely different files.)
Like I mentioned above,when this virus strikes your Computer it automatically changes folders & sometimes files into a shortcut which can neither be opened nor run.

So, in this tutorial, I'll be giving some tips on 'how to get rid of these viruses on a system and retrieve your files back.
As there are `a thousand and one` fixes for this issue, I'll try as much as possible to give the easiest of them here.
Tighten your seat-belt and let's begin.

How To Get Rid of Shortcut Viruses On A Computer and Removable Drives

First and foremost,it's advisable you update your Anti-virus to see how it all goes and if this doesn't solve the issue,you can proceed to the methods below.
  1. Apart from updating your Antivirus, there are some softwares capable of getting rid of this virus.
    The best of them are listed below 
    So,download any of those and follow the instructions on the sites to use them.
  2. Manual fixes are also available to solve this problem.Therefore,you can make use of any method you consider easier.
    • a.) Insert whichever drive is infected by this virus into your system and check the drive's extension i.e A: .... Z: from ‘My Computer’
      b.) Click Start » Run / Winkey+R and type "cmd"(without quotes) in the textbox provided - Hit Enter.
      c.) Now, input the code below into the command prompt and hit 'Enter'.
      attrib -h -r -s /s /d E:\*.*
      (Change E: to your drive's extension.)
      d.) Do check to confirm that the virus has been completely cleared-off.

    • Else,you can use this alternative.
      a.)Go to the control panel to untick “Hide protected operating system files” by navigating through the File-Menu i.e “Tools > Folder Options”... Now Select the  “View” tab, and Scroll down till you see “Hide protected operating system files”, untick it.
      b.)Navigate to “C:\Windows\System32” and manually delete regsvr (Please note: This is different from the file "regsvr32.exe".
    • NB: 
      If you can't find the file in System32, then try locating it in “C:\program files”
      If you still cannot find it there,then try locating it in the “Processes” tab in Task Manager.
Now,with all the softwares & manual fixes highlighted above,one is bound to work for the drive.
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Geek squad dallas said... [Reply]

Really nice tips just found this blog interesting and knowledgeable

Da_Soljar said... [Reply]

Thanks for stopping by!

Unknown said... [Reply]

I did that and my files show up and I found the virus sitting on my flash and I deleted it. Now, is there a command which I see the virus on my computer system?

Anonymous said... [Reply]

sir? how about regsvr32 is system32..

Unknown said... [Reply]

My control panel did not open how to open that ......??

Unknown said... [Reply]

Sir, thank you very much

JR Solano said... [Reply]

Hi.. Im not sure if the virus really got deleted using CMD.. I was able to see the virus and deleted it. But when I plugged my flash drive again, it was still there..

Da_Soljar said... [Reply]

@JR Solano...
If the manual method didn't work for you,try downloading some of the aforementioned softwares(They are free).

Anonymous said... [Reply]

nice nice nice information -

Anonymous said... [Reply]

Veri Nice information for All tricks

Anonymous said... [Reply]

thanks man. may God bless u. u r a life saver

ajcastro said... [Reply]

@JR Solano, that is because your pc is already infected by the shrtcut virus.. You have to kill that running virus in your system. Have you killed that virus? I also want to know how to kill that shortcut virus on a system

ajcastro said... [Reply]

Mr./Sir DA_SOLJAR,how would i stop or kill the shortcut virus on a system?

Da_Soljar said... [Reply]

Please download "Autorun Exterminator".
That 'll stop the virus from running when you insert an infected drive...While the virus is temporarily disabled, just repeat the second method above.

Syed_Ahmer said... [Reply]

Ohh it's great i 've been finding some solution for shortcut virus remover and at last i found your solution. its perfect i just downloaded the Smadav shortcut virus remover and scan my usb and the virus just 've gone for ever. Thanx a lot. you solve my problem...

Da_Soljar said... [Reply]

That's great to know..please share with your friends so they can also benefit from it.. Thanks.

Anonymous said... [Reply]

it worked!

Anonymous said... [Reply]

Man THANKS A LOT, I really appreciate it, may Allah bless you :))

Anonymous said... [Reply]

SUPER THANK YOU !!!...IT SOLVED MY PROBLEM .. I SUPPOSED TO FORMAT MY HARD DRIVE BECAUSE I BELIEVE MY LAPTOP IS ALREADY INFECTED BUT WHEN I USE (SMADAV VIRUS REMOVER) ... IT WORKS !!! THANKS A LOT..

FROM MANILA

Anonymous said... [Reply]

Doens't work. :(((

Virus removal dallas said... [Reply]

Very well written post on virus removal.This article shares the perfect information on Virus problem.

Unknown said... [Reply]

Hi, nice description about how to remove computer virus from computers and drives.Thanks for your help..

-Aparna
Theosoft

Devika Raj said... [Reply]

Nice blog. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said... [Reply]

hi ..Smadav caught the virus ..it dleted n fixed it ..but the virus is not gone ..scanning repeatedly shows the virus there ..its not going at all ..please help !

Unknown said... [Reply]

Finally it happend ..thank u sooooo much ..combofix worked ..shortcut virus is no more :)

aj said... [Reply]

thanx buddy!!!!!!!!!

Da_Soljar said... [Reply]

You're welcome @All.
Kindly share with your pals...

Unknown said... [Reply]

very useful and also work for me thanks buddy.

Anonymous said... [Reply]

Thank you very much!! After so many failed attempts by following several advises and scanning with Malwarebytes, MSE and Avira only Smadav did the job.

Angelica Samson said... [Reply]

Thank you so much!! Please help me more if the computer is infected already :( Thank you :D

Anonymous said... [Reply]

its still not working and i tried to download two of the given antiviruses.

Anonymous said... [Reply]

the antivirus works on the computer but to clean the flash drive is taking a while.

Unknown said... [Reply]

sir I wasn't able to see regsvr, what I saw is regsvc. is it the same as the regsvr or not?

Da_Soljar said... [Reply]

@Jerico,
A regsvc file is not a virus per se, but some malware camouflages itself as regsvc.exe,
particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows
\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the
regsvc.exe process on your PC to deduce whether or not the file is a threat.
.
Note: The security rating of this file shows it's 56% dangerous.

Unknown said... [Reply]

tnx

Anonymous said... [Reply]

I've been suffering shortcut virus for 3 days. And it really breaks my head ! But now you save my life ! Smadav really works. Thanks bro !!! two thumbs up :)

Unknown said... [Reply]

thanks a lot... :)

Anonymous said... [Reply]

i have windows XP can you help me is very important my pc is infected with the shortcut virus

Unknown said... [Reply]

creating shortcut in all removable disk. what i have to do pls suggest me>>

mrsparepartsonline said... [Reply]

I admire the valuable information you make available in your expertly written content. may readers can get help from it..

Anonymous said... [Reply]

thank you very much! woooo :D

Unknown said... [Reply]

I gotta ask if regsvr is different from regsvr32 ?

zmigz said... [Reply]

Mine doesn't work. Been repeatedly doing it for nth tines both manully and with the antivirus.:( help!!!!

Amir said... [Reply]

I have used the combination of Combfix & Smadav respectively then It really worked for me.

Jolie Cameron said... [Reply]

Hi, I took a look at your website and I have to say that I was impressed.

Anonymous said... [Reply]

woh dude u rooks yar

Anonymous said... [Reply]

tq..buddy i use...Smadav shortcut virus remover

HaCkEr said... [Reply]

Tnx!!! BRO!!!!

Mr Spare Parts Online said... [Reply]

I actually enjoyed reading through this posting.Many thanks.

Anonymous said... [Reply]

i would not stop thankin you mann. you won't know how much you changed my life. smadav + combofix is a drug. appreciate the help !!!

Unknown said... [Reply]

After I run the codes in cmd, I don't know what to do next..
Should I check my drive? but I donno wher to look it's very big and I don't even know what the virus looks like.
i just want to get rid those shortcut folders

Md. Asif Rabbi said... [Reply]

Very Informative Post. Thanks for sharing.
--->>How To Remove Shortcut Virus From PenDrive/PC

N1H4R said... [Reply]

Does this virus infects only external drives or Internal hard drive also ?? This virus has infected my pendrive. I want to format my PC and reinstall windows. Does it will work ??

Unknown said... [Reply]

how to Change E: to your drive's extension

Anonymous said... [Reply]

"SMADAV" AWESOME !!! very helpful guys, God bless you all.

Larry Frank said... [Reply]

Hi this has been a problem to me since I found your blog I can say it has been of great help to me.
Nice Tech Blog you have here.

Unknown said... [Reply]

thanks a lot my friend . it's working

Unknown said... [Reply]

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Limba Willy said... [Reply]

Thank u 100% work

Ransara said... [Reply]

If you have any problems with this method , try mine!
how to remove shortcut virus without antiviruses
http://www.ktips.info/2014/09/how-to-remove-shortcut-virus-easily.html

Unknown said... [Reply]

hi .. I try to fixed my memory card but every open there is an shorcut but my files is still there and in local disk d : there are always shorcut. i try to attrib it but its still there

Anonymous said... [Reply]

Need Help.. how to I remove the virus in the system?
my laptop is infected, everytime plug in a UNinfected USB all the file in the USB is infected.

tq

Krishna said... [Reply]

Gud one bro...

Relevant post : http://geeks4yu.blogspot.in/2014/01/remove-shortcut-virus-from-pen-drive.html

Biswajit Das said... [Reply]

You can see this post: http://thementalclub.com/get-relief-auto-run-virus-shortcut-virus-463

Anonymous said... [Reply]

I gotta ask if regsvr is different from regsvr32 ?
reqoute

Anonymous said... [Reply]

What helped me when i have an Aplikasi shortcut viruses was smadav. Thanks for this free software.

Anonymous said... [Reply]

Thanks a lot bro. It really works. Smadav is the best


From Angelo :)
Manila

5Diamond said... [Reply]

kudos to you boss

HP laptop Service Center in Chennai said... [Reply]

This is really very very helpful information to all. well sharing. Thank you.

nadine said... [Reply]

THANKS! i've tried many ways on removing shorcut virus on my laptop but only SMADAV worked on my laptop!

Anonymous said... [Reply]

thanks i've tried many ways on removing shorcut virus on my laptop but only SMADAV worked !

Unknown said... [Reply]

Thanks,but is there any permanent solution?
It appears again and again.

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Thank you for sharing. Its informative and full of information.

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