Please help.. I think my USB’s have virus.. Here’s the situation, whenever I open my USB’s on another PC, my folders become applications (.exe) and the thumbnail is no longer a folder picture and it cannot be opened.. But when I open my USB’s in my own PC, it remains as an application but the thumbnail is a folder and it can be opened.. I hope you understand my explanation and can provide a free solution..

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Please help.. I think my USB's have virus.. Here's the situation, whenever I open my USB's on another PC, my folders become applications (.exe) and the thumbnail is no longer a folder picture and it cannot be opened.. But when I open my USB's in my own PC, it remains as an application but the thumbnail is a folder and it can be opened.. I hope you understand my explanation and can provide a free solution..

asked on 13th Aug 2011 | 1 Answers | Answer It!

uttam

answered on 6th Oct 2011 | |

Yes, this seems to be a strange behavior. Please update your antivirus software and run a scan on the USB device. If you don’t have one, you can download one of many softwares available online. I have used Malwarebytes and its really good, you can get the same from http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html

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