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Monday 13 May 2013

Recovering hidden files from USB using Command Prompt

          These days pen drives are the most prominently used devices for the data transfer.It is simple,easy & fast to transfer data from pen drive.The biggest problem faced during the data transfer is the Virus.Virus attack is the most dangerous thing which may even lead to data loss.
                Many of us are using the anti-virus software to get rid of these virus but,what if these attack our data in the USB during the data transfer & make them hidden ? ? ? then how can we get back  the data when we are stuck up in  such situation.May be many of us & Even i stuck up i such situation. The following is the way to get back such data

Normally you can view hidden files by clicking

Folder Options -->View -->Show Hidden Files and Folders


But this simple method doesn't work when your pen drive is attacked by harmful viruses.So here I'll provide you an easiest method to view your infected files from pen drive without using any software.

Insert pen drive into computer and find drive letter of connected USB drive
For Example, E:

Now click on Start --> Run

In Run box, type cmd and hit Enter

Now command prompt will appear, in command prompt type the drive letter of your pen drive and hit Enter.
Example type E:

After that, type attrib -s -h /s /d *.*

Now hit Enter and wait for sometime. That's all, you have done !!! Now you can view all your files in pen drive without any problems.





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