Shared folders on server replaced by shortcuts


i have music stored flac files on ripnas server, runs windows home server 2008 power pack 3.  has been running trouble free 3 years.  until now, is.

seen windows explorer in windows 7, folders on ripnas have been replaced shortcuts, whether seen libraries, computer or network.

if attempt open folder libraries, security warning - "do want open file?" , if try open it, windows can't find it.

if try open folder in mapped drive in computer, same warning, time can open folder, , folders within it, , files themselves, though folder symbols still replaced shortcuts , security warning @ each stage.

if open music folder in ripnas under network, still see bunch of shortcuts , once again, windows can't find when attempt open folder.

i've tried system restore - no luck. , accessing ripnas second desktop running windows 7 on network gives same results above.

work? well, else. kinsky desktop works fine , plays music. dbpoweramp cd ripper rips new folder on ripnas, correctly displayed in windows 7 , can opened without problems via routes.

ideas?

i haven't used windows home server , not able comment on it.

however, looking @ problem description, appears that, system infected 'shortcut virus' not sure though. make sure update antivirus on server in question , scan machine using anti malware software such malwarebytes anti malware, free version capable of removing malicious codes.

if using external disks connected server , files infected, can try following

http://www.shortcutvirusremover.com/p/download-shortcut-virus-remover.html

also, whs has dedicated forum, please post question there giving thread reference.

http://social.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/whs2011/threads


regards, santosh

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