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Disappearing files

11 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/disappearing-files.172618/

netizen3000
netizen3000 Original post #1
Apr 12, 2013 at 1:30 AM
I use a transcend 16GB pendrive recently it got infected by virus so i removed them with anti virus.The problem is that now i can find only find the short cuts to the files that were present in the drive.I solved that problem by going to folder options and checked the show hidden files and unchecked the hide system files options.Now I can see the files but i can't un hide them. Here's a photo to show what i mean errr.jpg
Can some one tell a way to unhide them.
Please Help!!!!
shreymittal
shreymittal #2
Apr 12, 2013 at 2:39 AM
^^your pendrive is still infected by virus get it cleaned with avast or essetnod32
topgear
topgear #3
Apr 12, 2013 at 4:40 AM
keep backup of important files .. preferably non exceutable files and then format the PD in linux. Scan the HDD using using a AV rescue disc to make sure your windows OS is free from virus.
gameranand
gameranand #4
Apr 12, 2013 at 8:07 AM
You can use Attribute Changer to make the files visible again. You just have to Uncheck the System File and Hidden File in the Attribute. :)
V
Vignesh B #5
Apr 12, 2013 at 9:14 AM
Type this into CMD -
attrib -s -h -r <Drive letter>:/*.* /s /d
netizen3000
netizen3000 #7
Apr 18, 2013 at 11:35 PM
Thanks guys for all your advice,my files are unhide now thanks to vignesh definitely +1 for your method bro:-D
:lol:
V
Vignesh B #9
Apr 19, 2013 at 7:59 AM
ariftwister said:
Can you explain what this command is for?
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In a nutshell, it will un-hide all the files present on the drive.
-s : Clears the system file attribute.
-h : Clears the hidden file attribute.
-r : Clears the read-only file attribute.
/s : Applies attrib and any command-line options to matching files in the current directory and all of its subdirectories.
/d : Applies attrib and any command-line options to directories.
* : Wildcard character
harshilsharma63
harshilsharma63 #10
Apr 19, 2013 at 10:24 AM
You may use Norton Power Eraser to clean your system.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #11
Apr 19, 2013 at 8:01 PM
ariftwister said:
Can you explain what this command is for?
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This is the command used by win32 system for changing attribute of file/folders (which happens in background)...e.g: hiding
that's y Microsoft hide these commands to users...so that nothing is messed in the system.