How to Remove shortcut virus from PC/Laptop/Pen drive 100% working

This post is about Remove shortcut virus, In our PC/Laptop or in Pen drive we generally see one shortcut type folder which created automatically, many times when we use internet and downloading something then it might be that shortcut virus downloaded within your downloaded file and many times when we transfer the data from one computer to another computer and if one computer is affected from shortcut virus then surely other attached computer will also affected by shortcut virus in between data transfer, many times we insert our pen drive or any other external drive into other’s PC which are already affected by shortcut virus then our pen drive or external drive will be affected from shortcut virus.

I personally faced the shortcut virus problem in my PC, the shortcut virus damage the computer OS slowly, slowly, shortcut virus will create shortcut folder and file name same as original folder and file name and if you click on that shortcut virus files and folder then it will infect your PC poorly.

For the solution of the Shortcut Virus problem I am going to write some easiest way to remove shortcut virus from PC/Laptop/Pen drive and other external drives. There are lots of methods available to remove shortcut virus, including CMD, Registry entry, free software, Paid software, using .Dat file etc. Here i will explain the way to remove shortcut virus from computer, Remove shortcut virus USB (Delete Shortcut Virus).

Remove Shortcut virus from PC from PC/Laptop/Pen drive – Methods

1) How to Remove Shortcut virus using CMD

If you are suffering from the shortcut virus problem, then surely you tried to remove shortcut virus files manually, but files are not removed, they show some error messages, so for the solution of this error message simply follow the below step and remove shortcut virus from your PC.

Step 1) Open CMD (Command Prompt – DOS)

Step 2) Write the below command

attrib -h -s -r -a /s /d Name_drive:\*.*

Simply replace the Name_drive with your actual drive letter, for example, if you want to remove shortcut virus from C drive, then type attrib -h -s -r -a /s /d c:\*.*

Step 3) Hit enter button

Step 4) Now, after that all the shortcut virus files and folder will be normal files and folder form simply go and delete the shortcut virus files and folder

2) How to Remove Shortcut virus using a .bat file

Bat file is nothing but an executable file which can create in notepad and directly executed by double clicking on it, you can also do the above method, process using .bat file, I know you are thinking that why he writes same method twice, but guys you have noticed that if your all drives are infected from shortcut virus then you have to run above command separately for each and every drive, it takes your lots of important time so the solution of this problem I am writing the new method to remove shortcut virus.

Step 1) Open notepad file

Step 2) Copy and paste the below code into a notepad file

@echo off

attrib -h -s -r -a /s /d Name_Drive:\*.*

attrib -h -s -r -a /s /d Name_Drive:\*.*

attrib -h -s -r -a /s /d Name_Drive:\*.*

@echo complete.

Step 3) simply replace the Name_Drive with your infected drive name, if you have more than 3 drive then simply copy and paste the command.

Step 4) Save the file with name removevirus.bat

Step 5) Now simply close the file and run it

Step 6) After that all of your Shortcut virus files and folder are in normal form, now go and remove the shortcut files and folders

3) How to Remove shortcut virus using ‘Shortcut virus remover software’

This method is the easiest and best method to remove shortcut virus from PC, there is a strong reason behind it, In above methods (CMD and.Bat file) you have to run command manually and delete each and every shortcut virus file and folder manually, I know you are also lazy like me  who don’t want to waste their time in executing commands and delete files manually, so for the solution of this problem follow the below steps and believe me this software helps you a lot and remove all of your shortcut virus from your PC/Pen drive.

Step 1) First of all download the “Shortcut Virus Remover software free download” from below link

• Download: Shortcut Virus Remover

Step 2) Open the shortcut virus remover software

Note: The software it doesn’t need to install, it directly run

Step 3) Select the Pen drive or Computer (Select from which you want to remove viruses)

Step 4) Now selects the Drives and click on the Scan button

Step 5) After that click on the Delete button

That’s it, now all of your shortcut virus files from your PC/Laptop/Pen drive are removed.

I hope you like my article and methods to “Remove shortcut virus from computer/ Laptop/ Pendrive”, You can also use the above methods to Remove shortcut virus from external hard disk,  if you have any type of doubt or question then please let me know in below to comment so that I will try to remove your doubts and answer your questions

How to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 8.1

If you're currently running Windows 7 and want to upgrade to Windows 8.1, the process is relatively easy using Microsoft's Upgrade Assistant utility. However, there are a few things you need to know before going ahead with the upgrade. The main thing to know is that, unlike upgrading Windows 8 to 8.1, your files and data will transfer, but you'll need to re-install all of your software applications. Here's a look at what you need to know, and the steps to take to make the process as easy and seamless as possible.

Before you begin

On word: Backup. While your folders and files will ideally come with you during the upgrade, if something goes awry, you need to have your pictures, documents, and other important data backed up. Either create a local backup on an external drive, an offsite solution, or better yet, use both options. Also, because you'll need to re-install your desktop programs, make sure you have a list of all of the license keys for purchased software.

Another step I recommend is verifying your Windows 7 system is up-to-date. Even if you have automatic Windows Updates enabled, run it manually again just to be sure everything is good to go.

Upgrade to Windows 8.1 with Upgrade Assistant

Microsoft allows you to purchase, download and install Windows 8.1 over the web. If you have a slow internet connection or prefer to upgrade the traditional way, you can purchase a physical copy too. Either way, the "basic" version is going to cost US$119, and $199 for the Pro version.

Download and run the Windows 8.1 Upgrade Assistant. It's a free utility from Microsoft that will scan your computer's hardware, software, and peripheral devices (make sure they're plugged in) and let you know what is or isn't compatible with the new OS. For items that need your attention, click the More info link. Since your system is already running Windows 7, there shouldn't be any problems with it running Windows 8.1. Usually if something isn't compatible, you just need to update a software driver or two.

After finding out what's compatible or needs your attention, just keep following the Upgrade Assistant's on-screen instructions. It gives you the option to purchase the version you want to download and install. While the prices are set for most users, Microsoft is giving students a discount and allows them to get 8.1 Pro for $69.99.

You'll be asked to put in your billing information, and after that you'll get a product key. Make sure to copy it and keep it in a safe location in case you need to re-install Windows 8.1 at a later time. During the Upgrade Assistant steps of installation, you'll need to enter the product key.

Then Windows 8.1 will be downloaded. When it's finished you'll see the following screen that allows you to create physical media. I recommend doing this so you have a physical copy.

Continue following the install wizard and after agreeing to the terms of service, the process is the same as upgrading Windows 8 to 8.1. Your computer will restart two or three times while the installation completes.

Wrapping up

After the upgrade is complete, run Windows Update again, as there will be a few updates for the new OS to install. Then install the desktop programs you need. In fact, this is a good time to take inventory and leave off the programs you never use anymore, for a cleaner system.

Windows 8.1 makes the experience of moving from Windows 7 less jarring than the first iteration of Windows 8. Windows 8.1 includes the Start button, and has built-in settings that help you keep Metro out of your way.