I have a WD my book drive. When I try to see the files on the drive they are Not there, But when I click the properties the drive shows half the drive space is used. how do I get the files to show be up. mdlwd32000co32-002 s/n wcapz1034385 Thanks, Bobby

Hi,
It is due to virus activity. Some virus make the contents of the drive hidden, thats why user can't see the files. This can be fixed and data would be available to you. However, there are number of steps involved.
It is suggested that go to FOLDER OPTIONS - and select 'SHOW HIDDEN FILES & FOLDERS' and uncheck/ Deselect 'HIDE PROTECTED SYSTEM FILES'.

It would show the hidden files/ folders, if the system not infected Otherwise, from the clean/ virus free system you can see your data and copy all the required files/data. Select the required files and right-click and change the properties of the file by un-checking the hidden attribute. Please note that you can not change the properties (hidden attribute of the files) if the files are marked as system files. To change the attribute of such folders you can download and use iReset.

Also, make sure that you have a good antivirus installed and its updated. Scan your system and clean it.

Let me know if any further clarification/ assistance is required.

Hope it helps! Good Luck! Thanks for using Fixya!
CreativeTECH

Hi

just try this

the main problem is virus
right now you have to do retrieve your files firs of all
so

1) go to run command on start menu [ shortcut windows+R]
2) Type CMD then press Enter
3) another window will appear change the path to your drive
[ i.e if your drive is e then type E: Press Enter]

4) fallow the commands

DIR / AH [ this command shows all files in your drive ]
ATTRIB - R -H *.* [ this command will unhide all hidden files in your drive ]

i think it will helpful to you

if any problem replay me

If you are using the
Windows Vista: Goto Computer -> Organize -> "Folder & Search Options" -> VIEW -> select "Show hidden files and folder" in Hidden files and folders section.
Windows Xp: Tools -> folder options -> VIEW -> select "Show hidden files and folder" in Hidden files and folders section.
Go to Computer-> open your hard disk -> You can see the hidden files. select all the files in the book drive then Right click then properties -> attributes > un check Hidden option.

What happens is i hid the files on a windows pc and now i want to show those files on a mac, how can i see those files that i hid on a windows pc on the mac?