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Ext Hdd's files not visible in normal mode- pls help

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mobileman Original post #1
May 19, 2012 at 8:51 PM
Ext Hdd's folders not visible in normal mode- pls help

Experts,
when i am connecting ma external hdd(80GB) the contents shows so(attached screen shot)
hardly in a wish to get guided to fix ma problem, as lot of precious data contain in the 80gb.

the size is perfect, so in hope that, my data are safe inside.

hardly waiting to get your guidance.

lovingly
mobileman

ohh, error while attaching the snapshot. well, while conecting the hdd, the contents shows some signs like "F@¢A" and while rightclickig and trying to open, it asks 'open with'

waiting for guidance
Nipun
Nipun #2
May 19, 2012 at 8:56 PM
I can't see any screenshot, sorry.
Try going to tools> Folder Options and tick "Show hidden files" and "Show protected operating system files" and see if they show up. I had a virus in my pen drive which hid all files in it.
M
May 19, 2012 at 9:19 PM
I can't see any screenshot, sorry.
Try going to tools> Folder Options and tick "Show hidden files" and "Show protected operating system files" and see if they show up. I had a virus in my pen drive which hid all files in it.

dude,
in which setting i have to take the tools please???

waiting