How To Open Pendrive Shortcut
Problem: USB Flash Drive Files Changed to Shortcuts'Anyone who knows how to solve my problem, please help me! I use a USB flash drive as a backup drive to store the very important files and documents. This morning when I inserted the flash drive into my laptop and tried to open a file, to my huge surprise, all of my files in it turned into shortcuts. Actually, the file names are the same as I saved earlier, but the used space shows 0 bytes.
I believe the files are still there, but how to convert shortcut files into original files without destroying the file quality?' It's a common problem that's happened to almost all of us. The error results from USB shortcut virus. You cannot access the file which is infected by shortcut virus, however, if you check the property you'll find that the used space is as same as the original file, which means the shortcut virus just changed your files into some icons but doesn't eat them up.
To open the actual data file infected by shortcut virus, you should remove the virus by the first attempt, and then try to with the following suggestions. Troubleshooting: How to Open and Convert Shortcut Files into OriginalHere are three general methods you can apply to solve the problem and try to recover shortcut files. The application of the three methods is descending from more complex to simple. Please choose a preferred method according to your own technical background.
Convert Shortcut files into original files by CMD command1. Press Windows + R and type: cmd.2. Type: chkdsk E: /f and hit Enter.
(Replace E: with the drive letter of your device where you lost or deleted files.)3. Type: Y and hit Enter.4. Type E: again and hit Enter. (Replace E: with the drive letter of your device where you lost or deleted files.)5. Type: attrib -h -r -s /s /d. and hit Enter.
Show hidden files to open shortcut files1. Open your USB Drive2.
Open Folder Options3. In 'Hidden files and folders' click 'Show hidden files and folders'4. Remove and click 'Hide protected operating system files' Extra advice: recover deleted files by the shortcut virusDownload and install EaseUS free data recovery software.
Follow the tips and steps strictly. Why cannot I recover 2GB data for free?It is recommended to check the version installed is Free or Trial because they are different versions.Trial has data preview function but cannot save any files, while the version enables to recover 2 GB files. The default free space is 500 MB and you may share the product on social media to get another 1.5 GB. Why cannot the recovered files be opened?A file is saved as 2 parts on the storage device: directory info (which is comprised by file name, time stamp and size info, etc.) and data content.If the files with original file names and folder structures cannot be opened, one possible reason is the corrupted directory info. There is still a chance to recover the data content with the method in our software.
Why isn't it suggested to recover the files back to the original drive?The storage structure of the lost files would be altered or damaged by any changes on the drive. If you save the recovered files back to the same drive, the original data structures and data content would be corrupted or overwritten, which causes permanent data loss. So you should prepare another disk to save the files. How can I check whether my data is recoverable or not before purchase?The version helps you save 2GB files to better verify the recovery quality of our product before purchase. How long does it take to scan the drive?It strongly depends on the capacity of your hard drive and the performance of your computer. As reference,most drive recoveries can be completed in around 10 to 12 hours for a 1-TB healthy hard drive in general conditions. Why cannot I recover 2GB data for free?It is recommended to check the version installed is Free or Trial because they are different versions.
Trial has data preview function but cannot save any files, while the version enables to recover 2 GB files. Why cannot the recovered files be opened?A file is saved as 2 parts on the storage device: directory info (which is comprised by file name, time stamp and size info, etc.) and data content. If the files with original file names and folder structures cannot be opened, one possible reason is the corrupted directory info. There is still a chance to recover the data content with the method in our software. Why isn't it suggested to recover the files back to the original drive?The storage structure of the lost files would be altered or damaged by any changes on the drive. If you save the recovered files back to the same drive, the original data structures and data content would be corrupted or overwritten, which causes permanent data loss.
How To Open Pen Drive Shortcut Files
So you should prepare another disk to save the files. How can I check whether my data is recoverable or not before purchase?The version helps you save 2GB files to better verify the recovery quality of our product before purchase. How long does it take to scan the drive?It strongly depends on the capacity of your hard drive and the performance of your computer. As reference,most drive recoveries can be completed in around 10 to 12 hours for a 1-TB healthy hard drive in general conditions.Put the lost files back into your hands in only 3 steps. Don't wait as your files won't.