UsbFix

Name: UsbFix
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Author: SOSVirus

UsbFix is a security tool by SOSVirus that scans USB drives for malware, removes autorun infections, and vaccinates removable media against future threats. The free version covers scanning and cleaning. It runs on Windows only.

What it does

UsbFix targets a specific category of threats: malware that spreads through USB drives. These infections typically abuse the Windows autorun feature to execute automatically when a drive is plugged in, or hide your real files and replace them with malicious shortcuts (.lnk files). Plug in your USB drive, click Research, and UsbFix scans both the removable media and the system drive for related infections. Click Clean to remove everything it finds.

The Vaccinate function writes a protected autorun.inf file to your USB drive that cannot be overwritten by malware. This blocks the most common infection vector. After cleaning, files that were hidden by malware are automatically restored to their normal visible state, so you do not lose documents that appeared to have vanished.

UsbFix generates a text report after each scan, listing every detected threat and action taken. Suspicious files go to quarantine rather than being deleted immediately, so you can review and restore anything flagged by mistake.

Advantages

Specializes in USB malware that general antivirus programs often miss
Vaccination feature prevents autorun infections before they happen
Automatically restores files hidden by malware
Free version includes full scanning and cleaning

Drawbacks

Windows only, no macOS or Linux version
Only targets USB related threats, not a general antivirus replacement
Interface looks dated and can feel cluttered
Some features locked behind the paid version

Who it is for

I keep UsbFix around for situations where USB drives are shared between multiple computers, like offices, schools, and print shops. If your files on a flash drive turned into shortcuts or disappeared entirely, this is the first tool to reach for. It is not a replacement for a full antivirus, but it handles USB specific threats better than most general purpose security software.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UsbFix free?

The free version includes USB scanning, cleaning, and vaccination. Some advanced features like system optimization are reserved for the paid version. The core USB security functions work without paying.

What does USB vaccination do?

Vaccination writes a protected autorun.inf file to your USB drive that malware cannot overwrite. This prevents the most common USB infection method where malware creates its own autorun.inf to execute automatically when the drive is plugged in.

My files on USB turned into shortcuts, can UsbFix fix this?

Yes. This is a common USB malware symptom where the virus hides your real files and creates shortcut files that point to the malware. UsbFix removes the malicious shortcuts and restores your original files to their normal visible state.

Features & How-To Guide

#	Feature	How to use
1	USB malware scanning	Connect a flash drive › Launch UsbFix › Click Research › The program scans connected USB drives and the system drive.
2	USB drive infection removal	After scanning › Click Clean › UsbFix removes detected autorun infections and hidden malware from USB drives.
3	USB drive vaccination against autorun	Connect the USB drive › UsbFix › Click Vaccinate › Creates a write-protected autorun.inf file that prevents overwriting.
4	Malicious shortcut protection	Clean automatically removes fake .lnk shortcuts created by malware and restores the original files.
5	USB hidden file restoration	After cleaning › Files hidden by malware (replaced with .lnk shortcuts) are automatically restored to visibility.
6	Infected file quarantine	Detected threats are moved to quarantine › Quarantine › Browse, delete, or restore files.
7	System drive scanning	Launch UsbFix › Research › The program also scans the system partition C: for threats associated with USB.
8	Photo geotagging	After scanning › UsbFix creates a TXT report file › Open it from within the program or find it in the UsbFix folder.