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All files in removable disk (d:) are gone and was replaced by autorun.inf file and a nameless shortcut icon.
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Hello I am a fellow community member here to help. I would try to use Recuva to recover the files. It's free and safe
https://www.ccleaner.com/recuva
Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.
The USB contains two things.
The inf file which is an empty folder
An unnamed shortcut icon of external drive which says "no application can open the file" or "cannot be accessed"
Already scanned and antivirus says there are no viruses found.
Already oppened with command promt and powershell admin and says path not found
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Use Malwarebytes to scan and clean the computer.
Also use ESET Sysrescue offline scanner to scan and clean the computer, see instructions in the following article:
https://www.groovypost.com/howto/clean-virus-in...
After scanning the drive, do the following at the command line:
Press Windows key + X
Click Command Prompt (Admin)
Type the following command then hit Enter
CD D:\
Hit Enter
Type: attrib *.* -h -s /s /d
then hit Enter on your keyboard.
This should restore your files.
Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.
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Your USB drive appears to be affected by malware.
Does anything show up when you show Hidden files or folder?
