How to recover hidden files from virus infected drive

HOW TO RECOVER HIDDEN FILES FROM VIRUS INFECTED DRIVES

PROBLEMS:

1. Files not showing even though they are occupying space.
2. Folders are changed into shortcut files linked with system32.
   

      In the above window we can clearly see some files in shortcuts. These files are virtual ones. The real files are hidden by the virus which replace each of the files with the same name as they had in the original ones with the file size of approx. 1 Kb. Now, every time we try to open the files it'll open in a new window. We cannot copy the files from here as they are in shortcut form.

All we need is to recover the hidden original files.

SOLUTION:

1. Firstly, delete all the files with the shortcut icon.
2. Then, connect the drive that is affected by this problem.
3. Go to Start-Search-Cmd-Open.
   
4. Find the drive letter after connection. For example, E: (here)
5. In command prompt, type E: and hit enter then it'll show F:/
6. Then type attrib -s -h /s /d *.*  and hit enter , wait until it'll shows E:/ again.
   

      Now you can have your hidden files back in their on states. If you find this difficult then you can also try installing XYplorer application from the following link: http://download.cnet.com/XYplorer/3000-2248_4-10499196.html  which shows all the hidden folders without doing anything difficult. Just install and explore drives with it.

Thank You!!!