Windows 10: Drive D: hidden files

Discus and support Drive D: hidden files in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have a query. I reinstalled my Windows 10 system and since that date D drive has seemed empty. But antivirus scanning showed that it has 24 files... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Andreas127, Nov 2, 2020.

  1. Drive D: hidden files


    I have a query. I reinstalled my Windows 10 system and since that date D drive has seemed empty. But antivirus scanning showed that it has 24 files there. I cannot find what files are there and what they contain. Help me to find what files are there

    :)
     
    Andreas127, Nov 2, 2020
    #1

  2. D drive

    Hi,

    Based on the details you have provided us, it appears that there might be some corrupted contents on the said partition. We can also consider that this is caused by a virus.

    For us to check if a certain virus is hiding your files, kindly follow the steps below:

    • Type Command prompt in the search bar.
    • Type-in the following command:

      attrib -h -r -s /s /d D:\*.*
    • Press Enter to execute the command.

    If you think that there is nothing important stored in it, then we suggest that you reformat your D drive so that you can use the free space for important files.

    You can follow the steps below to start with the process:

    • Click on the File Explorer.
    • Select This PC.
    • Right-click on your D drive, then click on Format.
    • Follow the on-screen process to finish formatting the partition.

    Let us know how it goes so that we can further assist you.
     
    Engelsen Fad, Nov 2, 2020
    #2
  3. Recovering Hidden Files

    Well, you have already said that you had tried the cmd option but you unable to unhide hidden files in USB.
    So, I recommend you to recover hidden files from USB drive with Windows File Option. For this, you
    have follow these steps:

    • First of all, you have to press Windows + E to bring up the Windows Explorer.
    • Next, in Folder Options or File Explorer Options click the
      View tab
    • After this, in Hidden files & folders, you need to click the Show hidden files/folders & drives
      option.
    • Lastly, click the Apply, then hit OK
      button.
    After finishing all these steps, you can see the hidden files of the USB drive.
     
    lopezmariaa, Nov 2, 2020
    #3
  4. Drive D: hidden files

    How to recover D drive?

    I followed steps in this link D: drive full, but no files found. to
    try to delete hidden files in the D drive. But then the drive disappeared. I want to take the D drive back. What should I do?
     
    Franc.esca, Nov 2, 2020
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