There are folders hidden in my maxtor external harddrive. how can i unhide the folders

the files desktop.ini are system files, most are hidden files and we dont usually see them. if you have plugged in your old hard drive into a diff laptop to read it ,then you should try unhiding files . tools.organize/folder and search options/tab up top "view" ..then tick show hidden files. if you made a backup of your files while it was in a working laptop the chances are it will hide them ( because there important ) the desktop.ini file dose not open

If a folder is hidden using Winmend, you will need the password to unhide it.

on the files that are hidden, right click and pick properties. there, you'll find a 'hidden' box being checked. unchecked it and you'll be good to go!

load ubuntu from your cd rom access the harddrive it will unhide hidden folders then delete what u have to

OK you harddrive is infected with Malware. This Malware creats shortcuts of each folder and Hide the all those your main folder.
You can scan your Hardrive with fully updated Anti Virus apllication .

To see all your original folder you can enable your Shown hidden File option from your Folder option--View--uncheck show hidden files and folder--and uncheck hide protected operating system files.

Here is the step to unhide your all files and folder in one go.
Step 1:

Click on the below link and download the file "AutorunExterminator"

http://en.kioskea.net/download/download-11613-autorun-exterminator

Extract it --> Double-click on "AutorunExterminator" --> Plug your Hard drive now.

This will remove the autorun.inf files from your flash drive and also from drives.

Step 2:

Click on "Start" -->Run --> type cmd and click on OK.

Here I assume your flash 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 : Don't forget to replace the letter g with your flash drive letter.

Now press "Enter".


this should solve your problem.

The problem with using these external hard drives or flashdrives, they're easily infected with viruses. Some forms of virus infections among flash drives and hard drives are the following: hides your files and folders, creates exe file extensions of your files and even corrupt your files. And later on infecting your PC.

1. Sometimes this infection can be solved by:

• Going to Windows Explorer
• Tools menu
• Folder Option
• View Tab
• Choose "show Hidden Files and Folders".
• If the files will show up, simply change the properties of the files/folders. Uncheck the "hidden" checkbox and the files will show again just like before.

2. If the above doesn't work, and your files are still hidden, do this one that will surely work.

• Go to the command prompt.
• Go to the drive where your hidden files are located.
• Type the following: attrib -s -h /s /d *.* (this will unhide all your files that have been hidden by the virus) i.e. I:\> attrib -s -h /s /d *.*

There you go, a quick and easy way on how to unhide hidden files caused by a virus in your computer.

use Attribute Manager software to unhide them to download this software search it on google.

Hello,
Have you tried viewing hidden files, you can also use 'win rar' software (you can freely obtain it on the internet) to view your drive in the case where you cannot see your even after enabling hidden files. If 'win rar' works, then you can copy your files through the 'win rar' by using "Control+c" keys and pasting them somewhere else. If this does not solve your problem, you can go through google search engine to obtain a good file recovery software (an example is 'Recover My Files') on the internet. Install it and follow the instructions to retrieve what you want but try and be patient since it might take time depending on your PC's hardware ability. Try and save the recovered files on a different media from the one you are recovering from. It could be another hard drive partition or an external drive.

All the best.

to unhide file extensions to see what you have in XP open my computer (or windows explorer) Tools/Folder Options/View ...change 'Do not show hidden files and folders' to 'Show hidden files and folders' uncheck 'Hide extensions for known file types' if you wish you can uncheck 'Hide protected operating system files'

to unhide file extensions to see what you have in Vista open my computer (or windows explorer) Organize/Folder And Search Options/View ...change 'Do not show hidden files and folders' to 'Show hidden files and folders' uncheck 'Hide extensions for known file types' if you wish you can uncheck 'Hide protected operating system files'

if this is what you mean

just copy them to the laptop and, asuming the folder you are using is uncompressed they shoudl expand. Or highlight the files rightclick on them and fo ro properties