Hidden Fixer

In the eventuality that you have plugged in a USB or SD card and notice that some of the files are missing or have been replaced with shortcuts, then there is a fair chance that your memory drive has been infected with a virus.

Hidden Fixer is a light piece of software that enables you to detect and fix the files and folders that have been infected with shortcut viruses and hence, make them accessible again.

The setup is quick, straightforward and does not require any special attention from your part. The program comes with a simple interface that consists of a single window that includes all features and options. You can also preview the developer's website from the main window and learn more about how to use the application to clean corrupted files.

It is worth mentioning that the program provides you with real-time statistics over the CPU and RAM usage on your computer. It enables you to browse through folders and select the files that you want to fix. In case you are unsure about the shortcuts that should be deleted, then you can employ the One Click – All Clear function.

You should keep in mind that the utility includes a Settings window that allows you to specify the type of characteristics that the app should look out for. You can configure the tool to fix read-only, archive, hidden and system attributes.

Then again, it would have been nice if the program included an advanced scan feature that permits you to detect files and folders that are infected with different viruses. Moreover, it would be useful to have a report log, so that you can verify whether the malware has been wiped from the local or external drives.

Hidden Fixer enables you to clean shortcut viruses from your Flash drives and computer before the stored files become corrupted and unusable. However, considering that the app allows you to to modify file attributes, it is not advisable to inform yourself about the data before you proceed.