Windows 10: System Hidden Files

I have a folder which has a subfolder but no files.When accessed the folder using GetFiles statement, the array contained 2 files.When checked their names, I found their names started with "~". Even though my folder view option says "Display Hidden Items" these files were not displayed.But now they are displayed.These files are not related to the folder are files in folder. So,1. How, why and when these hidden system files are created?2. How can I detect them?3. Can I delete them manually? 4. Is there any setting that will delete these files automatically when they are no more required?I per

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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.

 

Show hidden file button are unchecked

Hi Priyankjain,

We would like to know more about your concern. Please provide the following information:

• Have you enabled the Hidden files and folders view tab before?
• Are there any changes made prior to this issue
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

Meanwhile, we suggest that you perform System File Checker (SFC) scan.

System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files. To perform the SFC Scan, you may refer to this
link.

Let us know how it goes.

 

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.