How to Show Hidden Files and Folders on the USB Drive

This updated guide examines How to Show Hidden Files and Folders on the USB Drive and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

1. Show hidden files with Windows Settings

Step 1:

Plug the pendrive USB drive into your computer and wait for a few seconds until on your computer screen shows the USB pendrive.

Step 2:

Open up your USB drive. On Windows 7 and 8 you will see options like Organize, Share, New folder.

Step 3:

Your task is to select the Organize option, and a new popup menu window will appear on the screen.

Step 4:

On the popup menu, find and click the Folder option and search option .

Step 5:

Now there is a Folder Options window on the screen. Here you will see three tabs, General, View and Search.

Step 6:

All you need to do is select the View tab. At the View tab you will find the option to show hidden files and folders.

Step 7:

Finally, select the option Show hidden files, folders and drives .

Step 8:

Click Apply then click OK . Now you can see hidden files and folders on your pendrive USB drive.

2. Display hidden files using Smadav Antivirus

Smadav is one of the most effective offline antivirus programs. The program can automatically scan and scan your USB drive every time you plug a USB device into your computer. Smadav is also one of the ways to show hidden files on your computer and USB drive, protecting your computer from virus attacks.

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Step 1:

Download Smadav Antivirus to your device and install it.

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Step 2:

Plug your USB drive into the computer and wait for a few seconds until your USB drive appears on the screen.

Step 3:

Right-click your USB drive and a popup menu appears.

Step 4:

At this menu, select the Scan with Smadav option , and your USB drive will start scanning.

Step 5:

After the scan has finished, click the Hidden tab.

Step 6:

On the Hidden tab, select the file you want to display or check all options.

Now you can see hidden files and folders on your pendrive USB drive.

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Good luck!