It’s possible that classic antivirus tools don’t detect specific malware that attacks external storage, hides all data, and creates shortcuts for all files instead. Need to recover deleted files from USB flash drive? Here’s the efficient way to do it.Īnother way to remove a possible virus infection on the USB is to use a nifty third-party antimalware tool, this time dedicated only to this type of devices. ( The utility will remove all autorun.ini files and protect you from possible malware spread.)
Run the tool and plug in your USB flash drive.
Do not plug in the affected USB until all preparations are made and, obviously, don’t format it yet, either.ĭownload and extract Autorun Exterminator.
