Instructions on how to remove Shortcut virus

Nevertheless, it is recommended to remove Shortcut virus using malware removal software, such as Reimage, Malwarebytes or Plumbytes Anti-Malware; there are also few ways how you can get rid of it manually. However, if you choose manual elimination, please follow the instructions carefully.

Method 1. Delete the virus using command prompt
  1. Go to Run.
  2. Type cmd and click OK button.
  3. Connect the infected removable drive.
  4. Enter this command to the command prompt window: attrib -h -r -s /s /d e:\ 
  5. NOTE: instead of e: you have to write the name of the infected removable drive.
  6. Press Enter.
  7. The virus should be eliminated. Furthermore, you have to copy and save necessary information from the removal drive.
  8. Then format a removable drive. Once it’s done, you can copy back previously saved data.

Method 2. Shortcut virus removal using Registry editor
  1. Open Windows Task Manager by clicking Ctrl + Shift + Esc on a keyboard.
  2. Go to Process tab.
  3. Find process .exe.
  4. Right-click it and choose End Process.
  5. Access Registry editor: Click Windows key + R and type regedit.
  6. Click Enter.
  7. In the Registry editor, navigate to this key:
  8. HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Run
  9. Find odwcamszas.exe and delete it.
  10. Restart the computer to save the changes.

Method 3. Tweak CONFIG to eliminate Shortcut malware

Access Temporary Files folder by entering %temp% in Run.
Find .vbs and delete it.
Open Run and type msconfig.
Go to Startup Tab.

Delete vbs.

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