Windows 10: My usb drive keeps creating a shortcut to a hidden file in the ubs drive

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  1. HUDICA
    Hudica Win User

    My usb drive keeps creating a shortcut to a hidden file in the ubs drive


    My usb drive keeps creating a shortcut to a hidden file in the ubs drive; all files i put to the usb drive keep going to that hidden folder. When i delete the shortcut after i put the disk in and the shortcut is back there.

    :)
     
    Hudica, May 10, 2022
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  2. RAMESH.KUMAR
    Ramesh.Kumar Win User

    Create a shortcut to map a network drive windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    As per the issue description you are willing to create a shortcut to map a network drive. I would suggest you to refer the steps provided in the articles mentioned below and see if it helps.

    Create a shortcut to (map) a network drive

    Create a shortcut to (map) a network drive


    Note: These articles are for Windows 7/8/8.1 but steps holds good for Windows 10 too.

    Hope the information provided is helpful. Do let us know if you have any more concern related to Windows. We will be more than happy to assist you.



    Regards,
     
    Ramesh.Kumar, May 10, 2022
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  3. REMON ONT
    Remon Ont Win User
    Creating a Recovery Drive on USB flash Drive

    Hi,

    Since it didn't work using a USB, we suggest that you try to create a Recovery Drive on an external hard drive and check if it will work. Some times using higher storage device like external hard drive can help in utilizing the files.

    Keep us posted.
     
    Remon Ont, May 10, 2022
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  4. LOPEZMARIAA
    lopezmariaa Win User

    My usb drive keeps creating a shortcut to a hidden file in the ubs drive

    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, May 10, 2022
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