Fix- USB Drive folders / Files are not showing up in Windows 10

Open Windows "File Explorer" > Go to "Tools" > "Folder" Options > Go to the "View" Tab > Check "Show hidden files, folders, and drives". Finally, click "Apply". This will make sure that the files and folders are not in hidden mode.

1. How do I fix a missing USB file?
2. Why are my files not showing up?
3. Why my USB drive is not showing in my computer?
4. Why can't I see my USB drive in Windows 10?
5. How do I fix USB or flash drive not showing files and folders?
6. Why did my USB delete files?
7. Why has my folder disappeared?
8. How do I find a missing file?
9. How do I find hidden folders on my hard drive?
10. How do I force Windows to recognize a USB?
11. How do I find my USB drive on my computer?
12. How do I find my USB drive on Windows 10?

How do I fix a missing USB file?

In 3 easy steps you can solve the issue of the files that disappeared from the USB drive:

1. Open the software and select the file types you are looking for (you can select all if you like).
2. Make sure the USB drive is plugged-in, and select it from the Connected Drives section.
3. Click the Scan button and wait.

Why are my files not showing up?

Many factors can cause files not showing in folder or Windows Explorer not showing folders. The possible reason is that some malware or virus attack your hard disk, USB drive, or other memory storage device. And all these threats can hide or even delete your files so that you won't see them in the folder.

Why my USB drive is not showing in my computer?

If you connected a USB drive and Windows doesn't show up in the file manager, you should first check the Disk Management window. To open Disk Management on Windows 8 or 10, right-click the Start button and select “Disk Management”. On Windows 7, press Windows+R to open the Run dialog, type diskmgmt.

Why can't I see my USB drive in Windows 10?

If your USB storage is partitioned but still isn't recognized in Windows 10, you have to make sure that it has a letter assigned to it. Find your USB hard drive and right-click it. Choose Change Drive Letter and Paths. Click Add and assign a letter to this partition.

How do I fix USB or flash drive not showing files and folders?

Open Windows "File Explorer" > Go to "Tools" > "Folder" Options > Go to the "View" Tab > Check "Show hidden files, folders, and drives". Finally, click "Apply". This will make sure that the files and folders are not in hidden mode.

Why did my USB delete files?

There are several reasons for USB data loss, but few reasons include: Another program deleted the file. Mistakenly or intentionally deleted the file from the USB drive. Unplugged USB drive during transfer process.

Why has my folder disappeared?

If your files and folders disappeared, maybe you should check for hidden files and folders. Sometimes, files and folders might appear missing, but they are actually hidden. To show hidden files and folders, follow the above steps. ... In most cases, the files should be in the same folder where you left them.

How do I find a missing file?

Or else, go to File, Open, and then, Recent Documents. If you had saved the file some days or months back and can remember the first letters of the file name, then you can go to Start in Windows and type those letters, then hit the search option. Most of the time, you'll find the file.

How do I find hidden folders on my hard drive?

Procedure

1. Access the Control Panel. ...
2. Type "folder" into the search bar and select Show hidden files and folders.
3. Then, click on the View tab at the top of the window.
4. Under Advanced Settings, locate "Hidden files and folders." Select Show hidden files and folders just below that.
5. Click on OK.

How do I force Windows to recognize a USB?

Windows cannot detect my new USB device. What do I do?

1. Open Device Manager and then disconnect the USB device from your computer. Wait a few moments and then reconnect the device. ...
2. Connect the USB device to another USB port.
3. Connect the USB device to another computer.
4. Update the USB device drivers.

How do I find my USB drive on my computer?

To connect a flash drive:

1. Insert the flash drive into a USB port on your computer. ...
2. Depending on how your computer is set up, a dialog box may appear. ...
3. If a dialog box does not appear, open Windows Explorer and locate and select the flash drive on the left side of the window.

How do I find my USB drive on Windows 10?

To see the files on your flash drive, fire up File Explorer. There should be a shortcut for it on your taskbar. If there isn't, run a Cortana search by opening the Start menu and typing "file explorer." In the File Explorer app, select your flash drive from the list of locations in the left-hand panel.