renamed/changed files to .lnk files, can not access files or retrieve the folder tree

malicious software has infected my system yesterday and all records of files on one of my drives have been replaced with .lnk files.  The disk volume indicates the files still exist, but I can't access it.  I have cleaned the malware but need to return to the directory of files on this disc.  What should I do?

Hello

Refer to this link and check if it helps:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/file-names-and-file-name-extensions-frequently-asked-questions

http://www.computing.NET/answers/Windows-XP/file-extensions-changed-to-lnk-/135113.html

It will be useful.

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