I could fix the usb-disks infected with the virus which replaces your folders with a file folderName.exe, by following these steps (on Windows) –
- Run the command attrib e:\*.* /d /s -h -r -s in the command prompt – this will display all the hidden files and folders.
- Delete the dll file that appears in the disk after the above command is run, and also the folders converted to .exe.
The disk should now be usable again.
Sreekumar (KJ) has been a hobby programmer from school days. Codemarvels is his personal blog from the year 2010, where he writes about technology, philosophy, society and a bit about physics.
He now runs a conversational AI company – DheeYantra – focusing his efforts to help businesses improve operational efficiency using digital employees powered by AI.