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How can you restore hidden files by virus?

Updated: 8/21/2019
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BryanJames16

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First you need to scan the system with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to remove all the infection. Then follow the below mentioned steps to unhide the files.

The best way to remove virus is to start the system in safe mode with networking. Restart the PC, and use the F8 key repeatedly to access the list of boot options.

Below are the steps to scan the system using Malwarebytes:

1. Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free from the below link to install this program.

(See related link)

2. On the Scanner tab, select Perform quick scan.

3. A screen will display the computer infections that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has detected. Right click all the infections and select all to remove the infections, also go to the Quarantine section and remove all the infections.

Follow the below mentioned steps to unhide the files:

1. Click on Start, All programs, Accessories and right click on command prompt to run as an administrator.

Let us assume that your drive as letter G:

2. Enter this command.

attrib -h -r -s g:\ --> Press Enter

3. You can copy the above command and right-click in the Command Prompt and paste it.

Note: Don't forget to replace the letter g with your drive letter.

4. Now check for your files.

If the above mentioned step does not work then try the below steps:

Follow these steps to display hidden files and folders:

1. Open Folder Options by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Folder Options.

2. Click the View tab.

3. Under Advanced settings, click Show hidden files and folders, and then click OK.

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