Months back then thumbdrive viruses were very hot causing it to be easily transfered from PC-to-PC. The outcome? Users found that their drives had been inaccessible through double-clicking the drive icon. But was accessible through the right-click explore menu. Should you encounter this situation again, here’s the solution:
1. Download flash_disinfector.exe by sUBs.
2. Run the program and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Done ! Thanks to sUBs.
Alternate method:
1. Right click the infected drive.
2. Click on Explore.
3. On the top window menu, choose Tools > Folder Option.
4. Under the View tab, check “Show hidden files and folder”.
5. Uncheck “Hide extension for known file types” and “Hide protected operating system files”.
6. Browse through the infected drives for unknown files(files starting with autorun,infrom,vbs) and delete it.
7. Remove your thumbdrive and insert again. Undo what you had perform on Folder Option.
I tried the alternate method but after i removed and insert my thumbdrive the autorun and ghost file is still there.I even tried to format my thumbdrive yet its still there.Any advise?Seems method 1 link is down?Pls help thanks
Hi troubled,
Thanks for letting us know about the broken link.
I’ve uploaded the tool to our server instead.
Try downloading again. =)
Best regards,
Dr. Safemode
Few days back I used flash_disinfector.exe for repairing /solving problem with my pendrive .
pen drive was fixed but the appliction created a foder on D drive (local drive) containing a file named lpt3 neither that file nor the folder can delated .Why that folder is created by flash-disinfector & y it can’t be deleted? THIS IS MY NEW PROBLM.
Hi gten,
Flash_disinfector is supposed to create a folder name “autorun.inf” with file name “Who created this folder.txt” that resides in that folder. The purpose is to protect from similar infection in the future.
If you need to delete the folder, you can boot Windows into Safemode by repeatedly pressing the F8 button on restarting Windows, this will bring up a menu. Choose to boot Windows into Safemode.
While Windows is in Safemode, you should be able to delete it.
Hope this works for you. =)
Dr. Safemode
First reboot your PC and go to safe mode by pressing F5 or F8
Go to dos prompt or command prompt (using CMD)
Attrib -h -s -r autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
Attrib -h -s -r autorun.exe
del autorun.exe
And then verify that they are gone by using dir /ah command.
See below for more example:
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\TOON>Attrib -h -s -r autorun.inf
File not found - autorun.inf
C:\Documents and Settings\TOON>del autorun.inf
Could Not Find C:\Documents and Settings\MIS\autorun.inf
C:\Documents and Settings\TOON>cd\
C:\>Attrib -h -s -r autorun.inf
C:\>del autorun.inf
C:\autorun.inf\*, Are you sure (Y/N)? y
D:\>del autorun.inf
D:\autorun.inf\*, Are you sure (Y/N)? y
By now you should be able to see that irritating created by Flash_disinfector file is remove.
Gurantee…
Hurray HAHAHAHAH!!!!
Thanks den for your contribution!
my problem is.. my pendrive shows empty… but i really have many important things in it… how to solve it? Is it because of virus??
Hi Gab,
Can you check how much space is already taken on the pendrive? (right click then Properties of the drive)
I have not experience a virus which hides stuffs. Hence otherwise, when you open the pendrive, on the top menu, Tools > Folder options > View > Advanced Setting > Show hidden files and folders.
Hey !
If you double click ‘flash_disinfector.exe’
the antivirus detects the following threat :-
“W32.sillyFDC” !
PLz help ! Now the possible solution comes with yet another trouble.
How do I keep Superman from molesting my sister !
Hi Jhonny,
Perhaps you might want to try F-Secure online scanner to remove the virus from both on your thumbdrive and computer. It is very good. http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml
I guess you’re using Norton? Yes, people have reported that Norton blocks flash_disinfector from working properly.
Hi Dr Safe,
I’ve used the first method on my thumbdrive and the trendmicro warnings no longer pops up. May I know if my thumbdrive is now rid of virus and can be used normally? Or does the sUBs program only blocks the virus from autorunning. Thanks alot!
Cheers,
Matt
Hi Matt,
The sUbs program does delete the virus from the disk.
If you want to be sure, perform the second method and check whether there is any unknown files/folders to you on the disk(root directory).
I would also recommend to initiate an online scan at
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml
Dr. Safemode
Hi,
Thank you so much for this!!! Finally able to use my thumb drive!!! This stuff really works!!!
Hi..i mann.. i think today is the best day for me due i able to settle my thumbdrive problem..after use your software ..all the problem retrive.. tq