Windows 10: access hidden volumes

Hi, I upgraded W11 V 23H2 to 24H2 after downloading the latter from the MS website. My PC started malfunctioning to the point where I needed to revert to V 23H2. I couldn't do it via Settings/uninstall update, so I made a bootable USB stick with V 23H2 from the MS site. During the installation process I had so many errors and problems that I ended up formating the HD where I wanted to install W11, just to start from scratch. I succeeded after swapping the HD from MBR to GTP. The crazy part is that immediately after installing V 23H2 Windows update implemeted V 24H2 - and it works fine. I was w

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All hidden files turned Un-hidden

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being part of Windows 10.

I suggest you to re-add them to the hidden items list and check.

Steps:

• Right click on the folders to hide, select Properties.
• Go to General tab, under Attributes check mark the option
  Hidden.
• Click on Apply and on Ok.

I suggest you not to use any third party anti-virus software. Try to use Windows Defender.

Refer: Using Windows Defender

Hope it helps. Feel free to contact us for further assistance on Windows Operating System, we will be happy to help you.

 

Win11 USB removable harddrive access hidden volume

for some reason Win 11 hijacked my USB removable drive split it up I lost storage capabilities, how do I access hidden volume and extend Drive letter assigned

 

I am an administrator but don't have access to my documents

Hi,

Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

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  How many user accounts are setup on the PC?
  

I suggest you to check if issue persists in Hidden Admin account. Follow the steps to enable Hidden Admin:

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  Press Windows key + X.
  
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  Click on Command Prompt (Admin).
  
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  Type ‘net user administrator /active:yes’ and press Enter.
  
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  Now check if issue persists on the Hidden admin account.
  

Please get back to us with the results of the result of the proposed suggestion.