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Shortcut Virus is a severely nasty virus that activates malicious codes on your PC to turn your files and
folders into shortcuts. In most instances, spam email, free download software and codes on malicious
websites are used by virus maker to spread this shortcut virus. Once Shortcut Virus infects your PC, it adds
codes into your boot-up section, then it will be always be activated when you launch PC. This virus mainly
targets on removable devices such as USB Flash Drive / Pen Drive / Memory Stick and external hard drive,
and it also infects folders and files on C Drive. It hides almost all the files and folders on your C Drive and
removable devices by making them become shortcuts, then it will be impossible for you to access these
files and folders.
More severely, Shortcut Virus cannot be detected and removed by antivirus software, since it keeps
changing its codes, names and location. Therefore, it can do evil things on your PC without restriction.
Shortcut Virus will download other malware to damage your files and get your money, it needs to be
removed as early as possible. To protect your files and get your healthy PC back, please follow the manual
removal guide below to eliminate Shortcut Virus. If you have any problems during the process, please
Step2: Stop Shortcut Virus processes in the Windows Task Manager by Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del keys
together
random.exe
%System%\setting.ini
%System%\setup.ini
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\~
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\~r
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.dll
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.exe
%AppData%[trojan name]toolbarstats.dat
%AppData%[trojan name]toolbaruninstallIE.dat
%AppData%\Protector-[random 3 characters].exe
%AppData%\Protector-[random 4 characters].exe
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system DisableTa
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced Hidden
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced ShowSup
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings Certifica
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