: If files on a USB drive are hidden (common after malware infections), use the attrib command mentioned above to restore them. Using Box Drive Basics - Box Support
To unhide all hidden files and folders on a specific drive (e.g., drive X:), use: attrib -h -s -r /s /d X:\*.* . unhide folder
Once the folder appears (it will look slightly faded), right-click it and select . In the General tab, uncheck the Hidden box at the bottom. : If files on a USB drive are
Warning: Be very careful with System files. Deleting them can break your computer. Only use this setting if you know exactly what you are looking for. In the General tab, uncheck the Hidden box at the bottom
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | |---------|--------------|----------| | Folder still hidden after trying above steps | Protected operating system file (Windows) | In File Explorer → View → Options → View tab → Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files" | | "Access denied" when unhiding | Insufficient permissions | Run terminal/file manager as administrator (Windows) or use sudo (Linux/macOS) | | Folder reappears hidden after reboot | Malware or group policy | Run antivirus scan; check for persistent scripts | | Can’t see hidden folders on external drive | Different OS hidden method | Use the same OS to unhide, or use a cross-platform tool |