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Hello,

I can't see my files and folders in my pen drive after scanning with "Advanced Options - clean files" with nod antivirus software. Although files are not in hidden mode but still it contains my folders as I found it with "properties".

Could you please suggest how can I fix this problem?
System Configuration: Windows XP / Internet Explorer 8.0
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Hello,

If you did not format your flash drive, then check whether the files are not in hidden mode. Follow the following steps.

Step 1:
  • Click on the below link and download the file AutorunExterminator.
  • Extract it --> Double-click on AutorunExterminator --> Plug your pendrive now.
  • This will remove the autorun.inf files from your pendrive and also from drives.


Step 2:
  • Click on Start -->Run --> type cmd and click on OK.
  • Here I assume, your pendrive 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: Replace the letter g with your flash drive letter.
  • Now check for your files in Pen Drive.


Step 3:

Note: Default selected option is "Quick Scan".

Good Luck!
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Brilliant! Thank you so much.
This saved me from a lot of heartburn.
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Thank you very very much it has solved my problem which was not solved from long time ago.
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thanks alot really it works .one moment I copied files and folder and it missing.just I got my important files .thanks again.
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It really works!! Thanks a lot... I just can't believe!! Thanks a lot sir...

Gopi, Belgaum
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Thanks so much..my files have recovered.
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Answer 2 / 11

I had the same problem, the pen drive was not displaying the folders but these folders were there. I solved it by going into the Tools>>>Folder Options>>>View and checked the option "Hide protected Operating System Files" and the folders came back. I guess some virus attack made these folders as the system folder and these got hidden.
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Dear Amit:

Thanks for your advice. It worked for me. Thanks a lot.
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thanks a lot dude. you saved my approx 2 tb data. you are a life saver
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thanks a lot amit it works perfectly
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Thanks a lot
my dear friend
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thanks a lot bro....it realllly worked....... thanks mate
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Answer 3 / 11

I had the same problem,

I solved by going My Computer & type your directory
in address bar & type your folder name it will show then u copy
& formate the pendrive
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that worked absolutely well... thanks
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Answer 4 / 11

saved my life!!!!
had all my precious stuff there...thanks a lot!!!
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Answer 5 / 11

gee... thanks a lot... it made me alive again... its very effective
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Answer 6 / 11

thanks a lot
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Answer 7 / 11

Thanks a lot!!! It really works!! I m very amazed and pleased as well!! :D :D :D :D <3 <3 <3
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Answer 8 / 11

thanks
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Answer 9 / 11

Thank U so much jack4rall, now I could fix this problem
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Answer 10 / 11

Thanks a lot. It works :-)
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Answer 11 / 11

Thanks.It worked so nicely.
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