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rmb - Apr 14, 2012 at 03:04 PM - Latest reply:  A.S.K
- Apr 11, 2018 at 05:54 AM
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Hello,

I could not able to get my hidden file in external hard disk using attrib -r -a -s -h command, My file name is New Folder 2.

After running the command dir/ah the file name is showing as New Folder <2> please help me out solving this issue..
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jack4rall 6507 Posts Sunday June 6, 2010Registration dateModeratorStatus December 30, 2015 Last seen - Updated by Jeff on 24/03/17 at 09:02 AM
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Hello,

Try this 1

Follow the below instructions.
  • First remove the autorun.inf file.
  • Click on the below link and download the file "AutorunExterminator" http://ccm.net/download/download-11613-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 from it also.
  • [Note : Make sure Dot Net Framework is installed in your PC or click on the below link and download the Dot Net Framework. http://www.microsoft.com/...]


2)
  • 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 : Replace the letter g with your pen drive letter.
  • Now check for your files.


OR
  • 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 check box "Hide protected operating system files" --> Click on "OK" button.
  • Now look for your hidden files in your drive.
  • [Note : Later 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".]


3) After that, download the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from the below link :

Good Luck
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