Folders are hidden, possibly due to system settings, virus infection, or other reasons. This article will introduce in detail how to show hidden folders in USB flash drive and provide multiple solutions.
Demo environment: Honor MagicBook 16 Pro, Windows 10
1. Open the folder where the USB flash drive is located and click the "View" option in the top menu bar. In the "View" tab, find the "Hidden Items" section and make sure "Hide Protected OS Files" is selected;
2. Uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types" and "Hide options for folders". Tap the "Apply" button, and then tap "OK". Refresh the folder interface and the folder can be displayed normally.
1. In Windows system, press the Win + R key combination to open the "Run" window, enter "cmd" and press the enter key to open the command prompt window.
2. Enter the following command in the command prompt window and press the Enter key:
attrib -h -r -s s d [U drive letter]:where [U drive letter] is the drive letter where your USB flash drive is located, for example, e:. Wait for the command to be executed, refresh the USB flash drive folder interface, and the hidden folder should already be displayed.
1. Press the Win + R key combination to open the "Run" window, enter "regedit" and press the enter key to open the registry editor. In Registry Editor, expand the following paths:
hkey_current_user\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\advanced。
2. Find the names "hidden" and "showsuperhidden" in the right pane, and change their numeric data to 1 (1 means show hidden folder, 0 means hidden). Close the registry editor, plug and unplug the USB flash drive again, and the hidden folder should already be displayed.
Sometimes it is also common for the folder in the USB flash drive to be hidden by viruses. You can use virus scanning software to scan the USB flash drive to remove possible viruses and recover hidden folders.
1. Open the folder where the USB flash drive is located and find the hidden folder. Right-click on the hidden folder and select "Properties".
2. In the "Properties" window, uncheck the "Hide" option, and then click the "Apply" button. Refresh the folder interface and the hidden folder should already be displayed.
Be careful not to delete or change system files when displaying hidden folders, so as not to affect system stability.
If you're not sure whether a file or folder should be displayed, it's recommended that you back up your data first to avoid unnecessary losses.
With the above methods, you should be able to easily display the hidden folders on the USB flash drive. If you encounter other questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to consult the relevant professional or technical support.