THE PROBLEM:
some virus hide files in usb flash drives. this same virus destroys the ability of windows to display hidden files. we may scan an destroy the virus but windows ability to see hidden files wount be restored.as a result we may think that the files are lost whereas they are still in the usb flash dirve..
THE PRINCIPLE:
In fact most viruses have the ability to change the attributes(that is properties,characteristics) of any files.They can either make the files read only,archive and most often set them as hidden files. Fortunately with DOS commands we can easily change those attributes.
THE SOLUTION:
what do we do in this situation then?
it is quit simple -> pluck in the usb drive -> verify the drive letter (e.g F:) open command prompt (startmenu -> Run -> type cmd) navigate into the flash drive using this command " cd /d F:".then type " attrib -s -h /s /d *.*" (without the quotes). this will restore all the hidden files.
Here are some screenshots of the command file that those the work automatically. Free download available here
Hope it Helps! Stay Tuned
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ReplyDeleteNB/ On Windows7 run it as administrator for best results.
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