How to Show Hidden Files in USB

 

 Unhide USB Files Using Windows,

 

CMD and Software



Nowadays, more and more people store their personal data on USB flash drives, pen drives, memory cards, and other external hard disks. But sometimes, these files can go missing after a system update, program installation, virus attack, and other unknown reasons. You didn't delete them or format the disk ever. In this case, when USB files & folders are invisible on the correct spot, how to show hidden files in USB? Here on this page, you can learn how to unhide files and folders in USB using three methods, including Windows, CMD and third-party USB drive recovery software.

Workable SolutionsStep-by-step Troubleshooting
Solution 1. Use Control PanelConnect device to PC > Open Control Panel > "Appearance and personalization" > "Show hidden..."...Full steps
Solution 2. Use Command PromptOpen Command Prompt as Administrator > Enter attrib -h -r -s /s /d G:\*-* (G is the device drive letter)...Full steps
Solution 3. Use Recovery SoftwareConnect USB/SD to PC > Run EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard > Scan and restore hidden files...Full steps

How to Show Hidden Files and Folders in a USB Pen Drive

The hidden files and folders for a USB drive is defined as a group of files that take up disk space but not showing up normally. Those files can be set to be hidden in Windows by default, or perhaps unknowingly hidden by the virus. If you lost some important documents, pictures or videos without manual deletion, it's likely that they're hidden somewhere, and you need to take appropriate measures to unhide files from the portable device as soon as possible.

Many people have had a similar experience and may have felt helpless to see that all of their files have vanished. Before introducing hidden file recovery solutions that allow you to view, check and show hidden files on various types of USB drives, we would first like to talk about how the files can go missing in the first place. Often if your USB drive, memory SD card, or other storage device shows no data, it might have been infected with a virus or malware. Malware can sometimes mark the files on your device as hidden so that you cannot see them when you open the device. 

Fortunately, it is possible for you to recover virus-infected files from USB drives, hard drives, or memory cards. Here you can read on to learn how to fix a blank SD card and show hidden files on a memory card or USB drive in three possible ways.

Solution 1.  Show Hidden Files in USB in Windows File Option

Step 1. In Windows 10/8/7, press Windows + E to bring up the Windows Explorer.

Step 2. In the Folder Options or File Explorer Options window, click View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click Show hidden files, folders, and drives option.

how to show hidden files in usb in windows file explorer options

Step 3. Then click Apply, then OK. You'll see the files of the USB drive.

Solution 2. Show Hidden Files in USB Using CMD

Command Prompt (CMD) is the second choice when you want to show hidden files from external hard disk, USB drive, memory card, or other storage devices. Next, you will learn the full attrib command for hidden files.

To unhide files using  CMD, follow the three steps:

Step 1. Properly connect the USB drive to your computer.

Step 2. Press Windows + X keys to bring up a dialogue and click Command Prompt (Admin)

open command prompt admin

Step 3. Enter attrib -h -r -s /s /d G:\*.* (replace G: with the drive letter for your device).

Click to copy

Finish these steps and then you can go to your USB flash drive, hard drive, or memory card to check if you can see all of the hidden files.

If you don't have any technical know-how and want to minimize data risks, using third-party software could be a better choice. The Command line is suitable for computer professionals since wrong commands can cause severe problems. Therefore, we strongly recommend you try an automatic command line alternative.

EaseUS Tools M is a practical computer fixing tool that is safe and light-weighted. It's a perfect alternative to CHKDSK command. Use this one-click tool to solve your computer issues.

To fix file system error or disk error:

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