{"id":44912,"date":"2019-09-24T09:48:32","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T09:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=44912"},"modified":"2024-09-17T04:37:31","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T04:37:31","slug":"how-to-show-hidden-media-files-in-usb-drive-and-memory-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-show-hidden-media-files-in-usb-drive-and-memory-card\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Show Hidden Media Files in USB Drive and Memory Card?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><em><em>&ldquo;Yesterday, when I connected my external USB drive to my Windows 10 computer, to my surprise, I found that my media files were missing. I neither deleted the files nor moved them to my computer. Please suggest any solution to get back my data and show hidden files in USB or Memory Cards. Thanks for your help.&rdquo;<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><p>External USB drives have become common for people to use as data storage media. In addition, individuals use memory cards (SDXC) in their smartphones, tablets, laptops, camcorders, cameras, and CCTVs as a convenient storage solution. But, sometimes, the data stored on these storage media may not appear when viewed using File Explorer.<\/p><p>This blog will share the common reasons why media files get hidden on a USB drive and memory card. We&rsquo;ll also share the different methods to show hidden media files from USB drives and memory cards on Windows 10.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-does-a-usb-drive-or-memory-card&rsquo;s-data-go-hidden?\">Why does a USB drive or Memory card&rsquo;s data go hidden?<\/h2><p>The external storage drive&rsquo;s data can be hidden for various reasons. Some of the common reasons for data getting hidden on a USB drive or memory card are as follows:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Virus<\/strong>: When you connect your USB drive or memory card to any system for data transfer that doesn&rsquo;t have up-to-date antivirus software, the storage device may get infected with a computer virus. The virus can change the attribute of specific files as hidden, read-only. It can even delete files or corrupt the storage medium, making the data inaccessible. Read more on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/remove-virus-from-sd-card-without-formatting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">removing viruses from SD cards without formatting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Human Error<\/strong>: It is possible the media files were hidden from you sometime before, and you forgot that you did so.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-unhide-files-in-usb-drive-and-memory-card\">How to unhide Files in USB Drive and Memory card<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-show-hidden-media-files-by-using-google-chrome\">Show Hidden Media Files By using Google Chrome<\/h3><p>To find all the files (including hidden ones) present on an external storage device by using Google Chrome, do the following:<\/p><ul start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect the affected external USB drive or memory card to your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note the drive letter of the storage device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open&nbsp;<strong>Google Chrome<\/strong>, and on the address bar, type&nbsp;<strong>file:\/\/\/x:<\/strong>&nbsp;then press&nbsp;<strong>Enter<\/strong>. (Here, replace&nbsp;<strong>x<\/strong>&nbsp;with the drive letter of the external storage device.) The&nbsp;<strong>Chrome<\/strong>&nbsp;browser will index all items on the external drive, including the hidden files.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-media-files-using-Google-Chrome.jpg\" alt=\"show hidden media files using Google Chrome\" class=\"wp-image-119430 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-media-files-using-Google-Chrome.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-media-files-using-Google-Chrome-300x107.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-media-files-using-Google-Chrome-768x275.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Show Hidden Files&nbsp;By using the Control Panel<\/h3><p>To unhide files from an external storage device by using the Control Panel, do the following:<\/p><ul start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press&nbsp;the <strong>Windows<\/strong>&nbsp;key and type &ldquo;<strong>Control Panel,<\/strong>&rdquo; then press&nbsp;<strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-Control-Panel.jpg\" alt=\"show hidden photos using Control Panel -1\" class=\"wp-image-119431 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:580px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-Control-Panel.jpg 796w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-Control-Panel-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-Control-Panel-768x664.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/figure><ul start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the &ldquo;<strong>Control Panel<\/strong>&rdquo; window, click &ldquo;<strong>Appearance and Personalization<\/strong>.&rdquo;<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-Control-Panel-2.jpg\" alt=\"show hidden photos using Control Panel -2\" class=\"wp-image-119432 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:677px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-Control-Panel-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-Control-Panel-2-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-Control-Panel-2-768x369.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><ul start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under the &ldquo;<strong>File Explorer Options<\/strong>&rdquo; section, click the &ldquo;<strong>Show hidden files and folders<\/strong>&rdquo; link.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-Control-Panel-3.jpg\" alt=\"show hidden photos using Control Panel -3\" class=\"wp-image-119433 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:686px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-Control-Panel-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-Control-Panel-3-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-Control-Panel-3-768x291.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><ul start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the &ldquo;<strong>File Explorer Options<\/strong>&rdquo; dialog box, select the &ldquo;<strong>Show hidden files, folders, and drives<\/strong>&rdquo; radio button. Then, scroll down and uncheck the &ldquo;<strong>Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)<\/strong>&rdquo; checkbox.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the&nbsp;<strong>Warning<\/strong>&nbsp;message box, click&nbsp;<strong>Yes<\/strong>. Then, click&nbsp;<strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-4.jpg\" alt=\"show hidden photos using Control Panel -4\" class=\"wp-image-119434 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-4.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-4-237x300.jpg 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><p>All the hidden files and folders will be visible&mdash;including $RECYCLE.BIN and System Volume Information.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Show Hidden Photos or Files&nbsp;using File Explorer<\/h3><p>To unhide files and folders from an external storage device by using File Explorer, do the following:<\/p><ul start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On File Explorer, go to&nbsp;<strong>View<\/strong>&nbsp;from the menu bar.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-1.jpg\" alt=\"show hidden files using File Explorer-1\" class=\"wp-image-119436 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:747px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-1-768x505.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><ul start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the &ldquo;<strong>Hidden items<\/strong>&rdquo; checkbox. Then, click on&nbsp;<strong>Options.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-2.jpg\" alt=\"show hidden files using File Explorer-2\" class=\"wp-image-119437 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:753px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-2-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-2-768x491.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><ul start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select &ldquo;<strong>Change folder and search options<\/strong>.&rdquo;<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-3.jpg\" alt=\"show hidden files using File Explorer-3\" class=\"wp-image-119438 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-3.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-3-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/figure><ul start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the &ldquo;<strong>Folder Options<\/strong>&rdquo; dialog box, click the&nbsp;<strong>View.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the &ldquo;<strong>Advanced settings<\/strong>&rdquo; section, scroll down and uncheck &ldquo;<strong>Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)<\/strong>.&rdquo;<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"show hidden files using File Explorer-4\" class=\"wp-image-119440 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-4-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-4-1-237x300.jpg 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><ul start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the&nbsp;<strong>Warning<\/strong>&nbsp;message box, click&nbsp;<strong>Yes<\/strong>. Then, click&nbsp;<strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-5.jpg\" alt=\"show hidden files using File Explorer-5\" class=\"wp-image-119441 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:510px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-5.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-photos-using-File-Explore-5-300x110.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><p>All the hidden images and files will appear in the external storage drive.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Show Hidden Media Files&nbsp;By using PowerShell<\/h3><p>To unhide data from an external storage device by using PowerShell, do the following:<\/p><ul start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press&nbsp;<strong>Windows<\/strong>&nbsp;+&nbsp;<strong>X<\/strong>&nbsp;keys or right-click the Windows logo to open&nbsp;<strong>Quick Access.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-images-files-using-powershell.jpg\" alt=\"Show hidden media files using powershell.\" class=\"wp-image-119443 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-images-files-using-powershell.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-images-files-using-powershell-131x300.jpg 131w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/figure><ul start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select&nbsp;<strong>Windows PowerShell (Admin)<\/strong>&nbsp;to open PowerShell with Administrator rights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the prompt, type&nbsp;<strong>dir -Force<\/strong> and press&nbsp;<strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"907\" height=\"1009\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-images-files-using-powershell-2.jpg\" alt=\"Show hidden media files using powershell 2\" class=\"wp-image-119445 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8993576017130621;width:562px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-images-files-using-powershell-2.jpg 907w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-images-files-using-powershell-2-270x300.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-images-files-using-powershell-2-768x854.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" \/><\/figure><p>This command will only show hidden files and folders but will not change the folder options in File Explorer.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Show Hidden Files&nbsp;By using the Command Prompt<\/h3><p>To view the hidden files and folder from an external storage device using the Command Prompt, do the following:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press&nbsp;<strong>Windows<\/strong>&nbsp;+&nbsp;<strong>R<\/strong>&nbsp;keys to open&nbsp;<strong>Run<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type&nbsp;<strong>cmd<\/strong>&nbsp;and click&nbsp;<strong>OK<\/strong>&nbsp;or press&nbsp;<strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-pictures-files-using-command-prompt-1.jpg\" alt=\"show hidden files using command prompt -1\" class=\"wp-image-119446 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:423px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-pictures-files-using-command-prompt-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-pictures-files-using-command-prompt-1-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the prompt, type&nbsp;<strong>cd C:\\<\/strong>&nbsp;and press&nbsp;<strong>Enter<\/strong>. (Here, replace&nbsp;<strong>C<\/strong>&nbsp;with the external storage drive letter.) The directory will change to the external storage drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-pictures-files-using-command-prompt-2.jpg\" alt=\"show hidden files using command prompt -2\" class=\"wp-image-119447 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:497px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-pictures-files-using-command-prompt-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-pictures-files-using-command-prompt-2-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the prompt, type&nbsp;<strong>dir \/adh,<\/strong> then press&nbsp;<strong>Enter<\/strong>.&nbsp;This will show you all the hidden files in the drive you have opened. If you want specific information, use the following command:<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\/a<\/strong> &ndash; Shows only the hidden folders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\/a:d<\/strong> &ndash; Shows all the directories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\/a:h<\/strong> &ndash; Shows only the hidden files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\/adh<\/strong> &ndash; Gives all the above information combined.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-pictures-files-using-command-prompt-3.jpg\" alt=\"show hidden files using command prompt -3\" class=\"wp-image-119448 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:654px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-pictures-files-using-command-prompt-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-pictures-files-using-command-prompt-3-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/show-hidden-pictures-files-using-command-prompt-3-768x505.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bonus Tips<\/strong><\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always scan your storage drive before transferring data to or from a computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always keep your antivirus software up-to-date to save the latest virus signature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always back up critical files to avoid data loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2><p>This post shared a variety of methods on how to show hidden photos or other media files in a USB drive and memory card on Windows 10\/11 (as well as Windows 7). Once you unhide media files hidden by viruses, copy all the essential data from the drive and format it to remove any malware. Finally, copy the files from the PC to the external storage medium. Alternatively, you can use antivirus software to scan the USB drive or memory card to delete viruses or other malicious software.<\/p><p>In case the above troubleshooting methods can&rsquo;t unhide the hidden media data, then it might&rsquo;ve been deleted. You can try out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/photo-recovery-software.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>photo recovery software<\/strong><\/a> to recover hidden files from USB drives or memory cards on Windows 10\/11. The software can even help you recover your lost data from a corrupt storage medium.<\/p><div class=\" d-flex justify-content-center mb-3\"> \n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarPhotoRecovery-B.exe?_ga=2.215406743.1472918675.1716175755-948377955.1709284616\" class=\"download_btn win mr-3 \">\n          <img class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/stellarblog2024\/images\/windows.svg\" alt=\"win\" width=\"32\">Free Download\n        <\/a>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarPhotoRecovery-B.dmg.zip?_ga=2.194330349.1330478352.1716185255-1201169783.1716185255\" class=\"download_btn navmac mac \" style=\"background: #34578d\">\n          <img class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/stellarblog2024\/images\/mac-os.svg\" alt=\"mac\" width=\"32\">Free Download\n        <\/a>\n              <\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&ldquo;Yesterday, when I connected my external USB drive to my Windows 10&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-show-hidden-media-files-in-usb-drive-and-memory-card\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Show Hidden Media Files in USB Drive and Memory 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