How to Show Hidden Files on Windows

I have saved lots of photos, videos and documents on my USB flash drive, but now when I open it, I can see nothing. However, the system shows that only 2.72 GB free of 14.1 GB. I don’t know what happened. Is there any way to show hidden files on USB drive? I have a Windows 10 laptop.

According to people over the internet, similar problems have occurred on their USB flash drive, memory card, PC, and other storage devices for many times. Some are just small tricks, some are mistaken operations, and others may be system error.    

How to Show Hidden Files on Windows

Step 1. Open Windows Explorer.

Step 2. Look the top Ribbon, which should display as below by default.

Step 3. Click tab View.

Step 4. Tick Hidden items.

Step 5. Go to the folder with hidden files, and now you should be able to view the hidden files/folders with grey icons.

How to Unhide Files on Windows

If you no longer want the files to be hidden, you can unhide it after managed showing them as described in Part 1.

Step 1. Open the folder with hidden files.

Step 2. Click and select the hidden file/folder, right-click, and choose Properties.

Step 3. On General tab, untick Hidden.

How to Restore Files Hidden by Virus

Step 1. Download and install Jihosoft File Recovery.

Step 2. Run the program, and then choose Recover File.

Step 3. Select the partition with hidden files, and then click Advance Scan.

Step 4. Tick the file types you need, and then click Scan Now.

Step 5. When the scanning process finishes, preview the files and find the hidden files you need.

Step 6. Select the files and click Recover button to retrieve.

Step 7. Select a location for the files to be restored.