There is another way to recover hidden files from pen-drive or external hard disk.

 

To unhide your files and folders follow these simple steps:

1) Open command prompt:
    
  start -> run -> type cmd -> Ok



 command prompt will open now.

2) Check Drive Letter of you pen drive from 'My Computer'.
For example, If it is labelled as "H: drive"
 
 -> type 'H:' hit enter

now pointer location will go to the drive.
3) type this command and hit enter :
     attrib -r -s -h *.* /s /d



 

  Now all your files and folders are visible to you now!!

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