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  Hi Wendall81,

  -How long have you had this problem?

  Follow the steps below:

  Method 1:

   

  Step 1: Boot in safe mode and check if the problem persists.

  See Advanced startup options (including safe mode) for more information about starting in safe mode.

  Step 2: If the problem does not occur in safe mode, you can put your system to boot (in normal mode) to solve the problem.

  See How to solve a problem by performing a boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

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  Method 2:

   

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  For instructions, see check your drive for errors .

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  Of the question above, all files in the external hard drive is changes to shortcuts. I'll be happy to help you on this question.

  I imagine the inconvenience that you are experiencing. We are here to help and guide you in the right direction.

  Method 1: I suggest you to run the fixit and see if the problem still occurs.

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_file_and_folder_diag/

  Method 2: I suggest you run virus scan online by using the Microsoft safety scanner.

  How to remove a computer virus?
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  Note: this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article: back up the registry in Windows 7
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  1. do you get an error message/code?

  2. What is the model number of the external drive?

  3. What is the brand and model of the computer?

  In order to diagnose the problem, you can check if Device Manager disk external drive is listed:

  a. type devmgmt.msc in the start menu, run the box, then press enter on the keyboard.

  b. in Device Manager, check if the hard drive is listed in the list of devices.

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  I suggest you to connect the hard drive to a different USB port or connect the external hard drive to another computer and check if the problem persists.

  Method 2:

  Check out the link and follow the steps in the article:

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  Do you get any error messages?

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  I suggest you to go through the steps mentioned in the link and the Coachman.

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  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?ID=17168

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