Why my pc changed all software to 0bytes

[hawikiyya7]

I clicked on one app which i don't know then it changed all software i have in my pc to 0bytes. How can i repair it please

 

[Ralston18]

Are you truly running Windows 8?

And what app or icon did you click? Where were you working when you made the click: for example, where you in the Registry, in File Explorer, or in some other screen?

More information needed.

 

[hawikiyya7]

I am running window 8.1 and the the virus were on usb flash

 

[Ralston18]

Virus?

Have you scanned your system and the USB Flash to identify and, hopefully, remove the virus?

If so, was the virus identified?

If the virus can be identified then there may be some way to undo the damages.

Open the command prompt and look at the folders and files therein - can you see the file sizes and date/time stamps?

 

[hawikiyya7]

I were scan my pc many times with anti virus but it were not repair, i think that virus is the program made by cmd

 

[hawikiyya7]

Anti virus did not identified as virus

 

[Ralston18]

You mentioned "cmd"

Were you working in command mode or did you click some shortcut link that executed a batch file.

Read the following links:

https://recoverit.wondershare.com/computer-recovery/recover-0-byte-files-in-windows-10-8-7.html

https://www.easeus.com/file-recovery/restore-0-byte-files.html

Are any of the steps listed in the links similar to something you did or were trying to do?

Do not do anything for now. Just read and explain more about what happened.

Also: do you have backup copies of your data?

 

[hawikiyya7]

I was click some shortcut link that executed a batch file.also i was tried the link you send me but not the recovery software.

 

[Ralston18]

Those links are not recovery software.

The links present ways to correct/fix the 0 byte problem via the Command Prompt.

Where did you get the shortcut link that you clicked? Does the file name end in ".bat"?

If so, you should be able to view that file via Notepad. What command lines and parameters are inside?

 

[hawikiyya7]

From my freind usb flash i was deleted it by the time all my software changed to 0bytes

 

[Ralston18]

Read the links.

Go online and search for similar links.

Do you have admin rights to your computer?

Probably so if the original .bat file was allowed to execute.

Are you familiar with using the Command Prompt? If not find a knowledgeable family member or friend (not the friend you gave you the USB drive) to help.

Someone who knows about DOS commands and/or Powershell.

 

[hawikiyya7]

A litle beat i can use cmd and also i will ask my friend to give that short cut

 

[hawikiyya7]

Also my pc program file is x64 before know it is x86

 

[Ralston18]

Please provide a list of the files on the USB drive.

 

[hawikiyya7]

Usb has many file but what you have to know is when i send file to it it create another file similar to the original file and changed the file like applicaction

 

[Ralston18]

What was the original reason for getting the USB flash drive from your friend. What were you planning to or trying to do?

Were you trying to upgrade or update Windows?

Without some information about the .bat file (or any files at all) I doubt that much can be done.

You may need to completely reinstall your operating system and data.

 

[hawikiyya7]

I was trying to take photo folder from him by using his usb flash from his pc i was not trying to update any thing
If i reinstall window at all i fear that i will lost every software setup and document i have

 

[Ralston18]

Not sure what to suggest at this time.

Based on the overall circumstances and the sequence of events that you describe your options are limited.

Anything you do may cause loss of data or make any recovery impossible.

If possible, back up your files and/or clone your drive. Even if "0 Bytes".

Then follow the steps listed in the Easus link provided in my second October 18th post.

You may or may not be able to recover. You may well need to reinstall windows.