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How to view hidden files in USB/Pendrive ? | Top Method

If your USB device is affected with virus that hide all your file in the drive then I have solution for that. Some virus may hides your files and folders, creates exe file extensions of your folders and even corrupt your files.

Here i going explain about the permanent solution for recovering hidden files by Command prompt in windows operating systems. Follow the steps below:

STEP I:

Plug your USB Pendrive or External HDD or Memory Card which is Affected.

STEP II:
Go to Start -> Run-> Type CMD and Enter

STEP III:
You’ll see black screen. Find the drive letter for the connected USB drive from “My Computer”. For Example,If your USB is in drive I:

In command prompt, type I:

and Hit enter. Command Prompt will show I:/
STEP IV:
Then type

attrib -s -h /s /d *.* 

After typing, hit enter screen will be as below at the moment. Wait for few seconds and you’re done.

Enjoy !

[Note: Type attrib (space) -s (space) -h (space) /s (space) /d (space)]

Make sure that you put space between each elements in the code.

and hit enter and wait for few seconds.

Enjoy !

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