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WikiHow today will show you how to make files hidden in a USB flash drive so you can open them. This process is applicable for both Windows and Mac computers.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: On Windows

1. 

   . Click the Windows logo in the lower left corner of the screen.

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   . Click the File Explorer icon with the binder in the lower left corner of the Start window.

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   Terminal. You may have to scroll down in the Utilities folder to find it.

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   Enter the command "show hidden items" (show hidden items). Type defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES enter Terminal and press the key ⏎ Return.

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   If the Finder is already open, you'll need to close the app and reopen it to refresh it.
   • You can also import killall Finder Go to Terminal to perform this step automatically.

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   Click the name of the USB drive at the bottom left of the Finder window. The contents of your drive will appear, including hidden folders and files.

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   Double-click hidden files or folders. They are a dull gray and look like a disabled version of regular files or folders; When you double-click, the hidden file or folder will open. advertisement

Advice

• You can set the default if you want hidden files to be always displayed on your computer.

Warning

• The files that are hidden by default are often quite sensitive. If you want to open these files — especially when they are file system — be sure to proceed with caution.