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No, the shortcut virus typically hides files and changes their attributes. Unless you formatted the drive, your data is recoverable using the attrib command in CMD.

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Windows 7 is particularly vulnerable for two reasons:

💡 : To prevent future infections, avoid opening unknown USB drives on public computers (like in print shops) and keep your Windows 7 security updates current if possible.

The virus often hides in your computer's temporary folders. If you only clean the USB drive, it will keep coming back. : Press Win + R , type msconfig , and go to the Startup tab.

Yes, but it is less effective. Windows 10 disables AutoRun by default and has better built-in protection. However, the virus can still spread if you manually click the shortcut.

Yes. Different vendors name it differently (W32.SillyFDC, VBS.Dinwod, etc.), but the behavior is identical: creating shortcuts and hiding files.

: Manually delete all the shortcut files and any suspicious .vbs or .inf files (like autorun.inf ). Move your recovered data out of any "unnamed" folders back to the root of the drive. Tips to Prevent Future Infection