All of My Files are Hidden or Missing

So, you’ve been infected with a virus/malware that has hidden all of your files. Once you rid your system of the virus/malware, please perform the following steps to restore hidden files.

·         Open My Computer (or Computer in Windows 7)

·         Double Click to Open C: (hard drive)

·         Edit (Alt E) Select All

·         Right-Click any of the blue area (selected folders/files)

·         Properties

·         Uncheck Hidden

·         Apply

·         Ok

You will get an error message. Choose Ignore to All, so it will complete without user input needed.

Once the process is finished, you should see all of your files again.

To view hidden files, click here.