Windows 10: Hidden USB key

Discus and support Hidden USB key in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello everybody!I have an issue with my USB key. When I plugged it, my computer recognize it, but when I want to see the files in it I can’t find it.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by TiteMinute, Dec 31, 2022.

  1. TITEMINUTE
    TiteMinute Win User

    Hidden USB key


    Hello everybody!I have an issue with my USB key. When I plugged it, my computer recognize it, but when I want to see the files in it I can’t find it. I've turned on the hidden files and my USB key appears life a hidden folder and I can’t access it. And, when I look in the disk manager, I see that USB key but can’t change it’s letter.Thank you all!

    :)
     
    TiteMinute, Dec 31, 2022
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  2. LOPEZMARIAA
    lopezmariaa Win User

    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, Dec 31, 2022
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  3. DEEPIKA GOWDA
    Deepika Gowda Win User
    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.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Dec 31, 2022
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  4. GIRIDHAR J
    Giridhar J Win User

    Hidden USB key

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

    Hi,

    Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.


    • 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:


    • Press Windows key + X.

    • Click on Command Prompt (Admin).

    • Type ‘net user administrator /active:yes’ and press Enter.

    • 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.
     
    Giridhar J, Dec 31, 2022
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