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Some of the folders on my external drive changed into .lnk files, pointing to "puibuu.src". The memory details of my drive say that all data is still present on it, but I can't access it.

For example the "photo" folder in my drive is now a shortcut to "puibuu.src"

What do I do to recover my data? Thanks.

Indronil Mondal
2012-04-13 06:36:00
browse it through a live cd back it up format the drive and put the stuffs back problem will be solved
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Asdf
2012-04-11 19:39:00
stop browsing weird porn sites idiot
FIDELIS
2012-04-10 23:18:00
Hello, this question has been asked many times in the past.  You could try fixing the association like suggested before, but before you do that make sure to scan your drive for viruses/malware.  You can use superantispyware and malwarebytes for that.
ha14
2012-04-10 20:40:00
you have file association problems.you can try the following from winhelponlinehttp://www.winhelponline.com/fileasso/lnk_fix_w7.ziphttp://www.winhelponline.com/fileasso/exe_fix_w7.zipyou can also scan your hard drive with clamwin portable antivirus.