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How do I unhide icons and shortcuts after a virus?
I recently was infected by the Windows Recovery virus. I'm almost certain I got rid of the virus, but there are so many hidden things left afterwards and nothing is helping.
I've tried unhide.exe about a dozen times and it only gave me back three icons - none of which are all that important.
I'm still missing-
1) about ten desktop icons, including 'My Computer' and 'Recycling Bin'.
2) my Start Menu options, along with the All Programs' shortcuts. (there are folders in All Programs, however they all say (empty)
3) The Start Menu icons. I got a few icons to go onto the Start Menu, however they're just games and I can't seem to get any of the old ones back on there.
I need a helpful program or manual to unhiding all of the above. I've tried so many things and have searched all over sites like BeepingComputer. Nothing I've tried works and I've been working at this for countless hours.
I'd really appreciate if someone could send me a link, or better yet just tell me simple but detail steps to unhiding these.
Thanks in advance!
I'd like to add that I know Microsoft automatically hides some files and such to prevent user deletion, so I'd rather not unhide those along with the ones that the virus hid.
And also, I did manage to get my files back, so I do have my documents and photos.
3 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
A couple of ways in the link below.
Source(s): Raymond.cc - Anonymous1 decade ago
your start menu u can right click on your start menu bar then go to properties to unhide your start menu options all your programs mite need to be reinstalled through add remove programs in control panel or if u can go to program folders in c drive u can manually copy and paste the shortcuts now my computer and recycle bin there is a way to put a link to the my com and recyc but i cant remember how to do it so just search them in your search bar and copy paste the shortcuts
- Mike SLv 71 decade ago
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remo...
You did not follow the instructions...you skipped parts of it....re-read it again..........