Show hidden files on Windows 10: via cmd, shortcut

Show hidden files on Windows 10: via cmd, shortcut

In this article, you'll find three solutions that allow you to access hidden files on Windows: use data recovery software, use Attrib Command, use Windows Control Panel. This article will show you each of these methods, and help you access hidden files.

How to find hidden files with data recovery software?

  • First remove the autorun.inf file.
  • Download Autorun Exterminator.
  • Extract it > Double-click on AutorunExterminator > Plug your pendrive now.
  • This will remove the autorun.inf files from drives and plug your handy drive to remove the autorun.inf file also from it.

Note: Make sure Dot Net Framework is installed in your PC or download the Dot Net Framework from theMicrosoft.

How to find hidden files with attrib command?

  • Click on Start > Run > type cmd and press Enter.
  • Here I assume your pendrive drive letter as G:
  • Enter this command: 
    attrib -h -r -s /s /d g:\*.*
  • You can copy the above command > Right-click in the Command Prompt and paste it.
  • Note: You need to replace the letter G with your pen drive's letter.
  • Now check for your files.

Here is a quick explanation of what the various Attrib Commands mean: +r = This assigns the read-only file attribute to the file or directory. -r = This removes the read-only attribute. +s = This assigns the system file attribute to the file or directory. -s = This removes the system attribute. +h = This assigns the hidden file attribute to the file or directory. -h = This removes the hidden attribute. +c = This assigns the compressed file attribute to the file or directory. -c = This removes the compressed attribute.

How to find hidden files with Windows Control Panel?

  • Click on Start > Run > type Control Folders and press Enter.
  • Folder Options will be opened. Click on the View tab.
  • Now select the option Show hidden files, folders or drives and uncheck the checkbox Hide protected operating system files > Click on OK button.
  • Now look for your hidden files in your drive.

Note: Undo the changes you have made by once again going to Folder Options > Click on View tab and click on Restore Defaults button > Click on OK.

After that, download the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

  • Update it > Perform Full Scan
  • Note: The default selected option is "Quick Scan".
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