FILES IN MY EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE TURNED TO SHORTCUTS

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Woah. I try to run the FRST and it updates (like everyday) now my laptop can't run it. Windows 10 pro x64

[Sass Drake]

Did Windows Update worked last day/night?

Try with downloaded fresh copy.
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/farbar-recovery-scan-tool/

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New FRST works now.

[Sass Drake]

Now you should be able to restore original folder structure on your drives. Please tell if malware on drives reappears.

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The malware has been removed now i think. Thanks for the help! Have a great day.

[Sass Drake]

• The following will implement some post-cleanup procedures:

=> Please download DelFix by Xplode to your Desktop.]
Run the tool and check the following boxes below;
Remove disinfection tools
Create registry backup
Purge System Restore
Click Run button and wait a few seconds for the programme completes his work.
At this point all the tools we used here should be gone. Tool will create an report for you (C:\DelFix.txt)

The tool will also record healthy state of registry and make a backup using ERUNT program in %windir%\ERUNT\DelFix
Tool deletes old system restore points and create a fresh system restore point after cleaning.