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USB Files Not Showing but Space Used
When I connect my USB drive to the computer, I can see it and it shows occupying space. However, when I try to access its files, I cannot see any files. I have no idea why my USB drive shows empty even when data exist. I have some important files on my USB hard drive! Have you ever encountered the same question? Why my USB hard drive not showing data but space used? This is because your USB drive is infected with virus/malware or you accidentally hide all files and folders on your USB.
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How to Fix USB Files Not Showing but Space Used
Method 1: Show hidden files
Step 1: Connect your USB drive to PC.
Step 2: Press Windows+R to open the Run dialog, then type control panel in the empty box and click OK button.
Step 3: Select Appearance and Personalization.
Step 4: Click Show hidden files and folders in Folder Options.
Step 5: Click Show hidden files, folders, and drives, and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).
Step 6: Click OK button.
Now, you can re-access your USB drive files. If you cannot access its files, try the following solution to get rid of the USB drive is visible but the content is not an issue.
Method 2: Unhide files using CMD while USB drive not showing data
Connect your USB drive to your PC.
Press Windows +R button.
Type CMD and press Enter button.
Typediskpartand press Enter.
Type following command, and then press Enter button.
attrib -h -r -s /s /d g:\*.*
(Here, the g is the drive letter of my USB hard drive. You can replace the drive letter with the corresponding drive letter of yours.)
Type Exit and press Enter.
If you still cannot see your USB drive files after trying the above solution, your files might be deleted after virus invasion. In this situation, what should you do?
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Method 3: Recover lost files when USB drive not showing data but space used
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