You can show hidden files on a PC using File Explorer or a CMD command on a Windows PC or external hard drive.
Recovering hidden files on various devices is also possible. On a Mac computer, you can recover hidden files using software like Disk Drill or EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard. Similarly, on an Android device, you can use apps like Disk Digger or EaseUS MobiSaver to find and recover hidden files.
Some useful files may be set to hide on Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS devices, or external storage devices by default, due to data security reasons or system protection settings.
To effectively unhide and show hidden files with simple clicks, you can follow these steps: 1. Open File Explorer.
The process of recovering hidden files varies across different devices, as Windows PCs, Mac computers, Android phones, and iOS devices have distinct operating systems. Each device requires a unique approach to recover hidden files.
To simplify the hidden file recovery process on your devices, we recommend trying professional hidden file recovery software from Qiling.
You can download and install Qiling hidden file recovery software for free on your Windows or Mac computers to restore hidden files on various devices, including Windows PC, SD card/USB, Mac computer, Android cellphone, or iPhone/iPad.
For Windows or Mac users, please click the buttons below to download the hidden file recovery software for assistance.
If you're an Android user, you can download and install the Android file recovery software on your phone to get help with recovering your lost files.
For iOS users, please download and use iOS file recovery software to help.
To recover hidden files on Windows, SD/USB devices, and other devices, you can follow a series of steps. For example, if you need to recover hidden files on a Windows computer, you can start by enabling the File Explorer's "File" menu and selecting the "Hidden items" option.
Step 1. Select file types and click "Next" to start
Run Qiling virus file recovery software on your Windows PC. Select file types and click "Next" to initiate the recovery process.
Step 2. Select the virus infected drive to scan
To scan for lost or hidden files, select the disk affected by the virus and run a scan to detect and potentially recover any compromised files. This action should be taken with caution, as it may reveal sensitive information or deleted files. The process may also require additional steps to ensure the system's security and integrity.
Step 3. Check all scanned results
Deep Data Recovery will immediately start a scan process to find deleted or hidden files on a virus-infected hard drive, allowing users to quickly locate wanted files using features like filtering or type grouping to display specific file types such as pictures, videos, documents, or emails.
Step 4. Preview and recover deleted/hidden files
After the process finishes, you can preview the scanned files and select the ones you want to recover. Then, click the "Recover" button and save the restored files to a secure location on your computer or storage device, avoiding the original location where they were lost.