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How to Remove the Shortcut Virus from Flash Drives

You encounter this problem many times, when you plug your flash drive, and suddenly you find that all your data has become shortcuts everywhere!!!

First thing that we try to use it is an antivirus scan. It may be useful and solve the problem, but it doesn't work always.

So what you will do ? well, this tutorial will show how to get rid of the shortcut virus and restore your data.

Scan Your Flash Drive with an Antivirus

This is the first thing to do, it's a very important and recommended step despite the result, because it will eliminates all threats and other viruses that can harm your PC.

Restore Your Data

for this step, I made a video tutorial for better comprehension. Hope you enjoy it!!!

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