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ryan - Latest answer on Nov 8, 2012 09:00PM

Hello,
i have this problem with my external hard disk. if i go to properties, I'm able to see that i still have those files showing on the used space. the problem is if i open the drive, it is showing no folder or any of the files i have. I'm not a computer expert, can you please give me a simple step by step procedure on how to solve this?

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Anonymous User Nov 7, 2011 11:06AM

Click on the below link and download the file "AutorunExterminator"

http://en.kioskea.net/download/download-11613-autorun-exterminator

Extract it --> Double-click on "AutorunExterminator" -

This will remove the autorun virus from the drives.

Step 2:

For xp ,go to run and type

cmd and click ok

For vista and 7

Go to start and type

cmd

Now right click on it and select run as administrator

Now run this command

attrib -h -r -s /s /d g:\*.*

where g refers to your external hard drive letter

this should unhide your files

Let me know how it works

ryan - Nov 13, 2011 09:13AM

you saved my files! cool! thanks :D

Im not Expert - Nov 15, 2011 06:15PM

Sorry sir! But it doesn't work! It keep saying "access denied, Unable to change attribute - C:\pagefile.sys". What should i do next??? help please...

Anonymous User - Nov 15, 2011 07:30PM

page file is a system file..You will receive access denied error for system files.Ignore it.After the command finishes you can see your files

Doel - Dec 8, 2011 10:41AM

Halo Sundar...
I have the same problem here..and I already download & run your software.
But when I use the command (in cmd), it always said..

'attrib -h -r -s' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file

Would you help me, please...
Thank you

Anonymous User - Dec 8, 2011 11:50AM

Go to

C:/windows/system32

See if you have a file called attrib

Option 1:Open your command prompt and run these commands one by one

cd\

cd WINDOWS\system32

Now run the ATTRIB command

Option 2:

Go to Control Panel >System >Advanced >

Click on Environment Variables

Go to System Variables
Locate and highlight PATH
Click on EDIT

Add this following line to the beginning of the Variable Value list:

C:\WINDOWS\system32;

Click ok and try to run the command

For example for me the value is

%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem

We need to replace
replace C:\WINDOWS\system32;C:\WINDOWS\system32\System32\Wbem

This is not needed if first option works

Priti - Dec 10, 2011 08:08AM

Cannot run AutoRunTerminator.Says application failed to initilize..

Anonymous User - Dec 10, 2011 08:29AM

Install this

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=19

and then run

AJID - Feb 25, 2012 04:08AM

its works...but in harddisk G only...mf harddisc F is not showing...how to do?

Zee - Feb 25, 2012 04:56PM

tank you so much!!!!

maha - Feb 29, 2012 11:33AM

it worked beautifully. my wife had a harrowing time, suddenly having her crucial files disappear from her pen drive. thanks a ton. regards, and have a good day.

Mustafa - Mar 2, 2012 01:20AM

Dis Works!!! Thnx..

Jonathan Gavin - Mar 2, 2012 07:54AM

Thank you so much for your knowledge! It worked like a charm after I tried for hours to recover my 1TB drive. Your way fixed it in less than 2 minutes. Thanks again.

puneet - Mar 4, 2012 08:06AM

Thanks a lot sunder...u really made my day peaceful..
God Bless you :)

hardyb - Oct 3, 2012 02:01PM

thanks guy . you are the best

Stiz - Oct 3, 2012 03:50PM

it worked great dude

Dhoog - Oct 5, 2012 09:31AM

Thanks really got frustrated at a stage.
Would you mind explaining what the command does?

mykell - Oct 5, 2012 07:30PM

access denied

ziya - Oct 6, 2012 02:33PM

@mykell use space in between

thanks a lot sundar7701

BadLarry - Oct 7, 2012 11:14AM

i received access denied?

David - Oct 7, 2012 01:17PM

Man, thank you so much. My hard disk is pretty much full. Then this problem suddenly come up. I was afraid I cannot retrieve my data. Your help is great ! Thanks a lot man.

vel - Oct 7, 2012 02:23PM

u r genious man...restored..very important files.............
salute u

girish - Oct 8, 2012 01:53AM

Thank you very much
you are so Great

FRET.PH - Oct 9, 2012 05:35AM

nice I dont use the said format but, i only use the site given and used my own knowledge of finding how to retrieve the hidden file in my flash drive! thanks now the hidden files shows!! use this and learn to find out how to use it!! it easy--

http://en.kioskea.net/download/download-11613-autorun-exterminator

lanji23 - Oct 9, 2012 08:50AM

You are the man. You have so saved me.. i love ya.. keep up with the good work..

mohsinraza - Oct 11, 2012 09:39AM

thanks to you sundar7701, i also have the same problem,i follow ur instruction and i got may data back from my external hard drive,,,,,,,,,,,

kirin - Oct 12, 2012 12:13AM

thanks a lot dude...you saved me....thanks5

aiswaryarajendran 1Posts Tuesday October 16, 2012Registration date October 16, 2012Last seen - Oct 16, 2012 01:27AM

Access denied-d:system volume information'

coleenRawwks 1Posts Tuesday October 16, 2012Registration date October 16, 2012Last seen - Oct 16, 2012 03:40AM

thank you so much! it works!! :)

Zelda jane 1Posts Monday November 5, 2012Registration date November 5, 2012Last seen - Nov 5, 2012 10:52PM

I have got rid of the Trojan and entered attrib -h -r -s /s /d g:\*.* but it says unable to change Attributes - G:\[folder name) I can see the folders on the drive but the contents are hidden Could you please help me?

dany l varghese 1Posts Thursday November 8, 2012Registration date November 8, 2012Last seen - Nov 8, 2012 09:00PM

I GOT MY ALL DATAS BACK.....THANK UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

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ryan Nov 7, 2011 11:50AM

i tried what you told me ( attrib -h -r -s /s /d g:\*.* )... but is says access denied - G:\system volume information :(

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ryan Nov 7, 2011 05:53PM

hi..just woke up, sorry :) ohh will it take minutes for the attrib -h -r -s /s /d g:\*.* thingy? it just showed access denied, i didnt know i still have to wait sorry... and about the AutorunExterminator, i downloaded it and shows "0" zero autorun found...

Anonymous User - Nov 7, 2011 06:05PM

It should have done by now

DId you check your harddrive

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ryan Dec 3, 2011 10:56AM

hey sundar...i'm sorry to bother you again, but everytime i plug in my external hdd, it keeps saying USB device not recognized. what can i do? i tried troubleshooting it the way we did the last time (For xp ,go to run and type

cmd and click ok

For vista and 7

Go to start and type

cmd

Now right click on it and select run as administrator

Now run this command

attrib -h -r -s /s /d g:\*.* )...... and it says PATH NOT FOUND

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ryan Nov 7, 2011 10:15PM

hey! I'm done with it... already have my files here with me.. thank you so much sundar7701!!!!!!!!.... i know I'll be back :P

Anonymous User - Nov 7, 2011 10:19PM

Happy to know that it worked

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Anonymous User Nov 7, 2011 11:54AM

Replace g with your external hard drive letter

open command prompt as administrator and run it

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ryan Nov 7, 2011 11:57AM

i did not replace G since that is also my external hard drive letter

Anonymous User - Nov 7, 2011 12:10PM

ignore this error

G:\system volume information :access denied

Just wait for the command to complete,let me know the end result

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skips007 Nov 9, 2011 01:58AM

hey sundar7701 thanks a Million bro!! worked prefectly, by the way what causes that so i dont do it again

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Anonymous User Nov 9, 2011 10:25AM

Disable autorun feafture

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967715

This will stop external drives from opening automatically.

Always run a scan on flash drives before opening them.

feam - Oct 6, 2012 02:41PM

brother sundar same prob with me.. bt that atrib suff nt working correctly.. and i m unable to acess files on my laptop on F drive... plz plz help

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Anonymous User Dec 4, 2011 10:00AM

ryan

USB device not recognized. is in no way related to attrib command or hidden files.

It may be a hardware issue

Did you try USB different ports?

Turn off your PC,remove the power cables(especially UPS ) and wait for 3O minutes,reconnect them and turn on your PC and try to plug in your hard disk.

See if the PC detects them

Also check if it works on other PC

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td Jan 5, 2012 02:32PM

hi sundar! listen i had the same exact problem. Notice i said had:) thank you so much for fixing this! Now im encrypting this drive hardcore, i found a program that the police can use to track it even if it gets stolen and now the people or person who stole my data can't unlock it! cool huh? But honestly thank you again, seriously i feel like i owe you money, can we work something out?

Anonymous User - Jan 5, 2012 09:05PM

Thankyou for being so kind but i'm not interested in receiving any donations.

Appreciate your feedback :)

zuzza - Feb 18, 2012 02:12PM

I had the same problem and tried what you said and it worked!! You are a legend!!! Thanks

Anonymous User - Feb 18, 2012 10:52PM

You're welcome

Ryan - Feb 26, 2012 11:55PM

good day sundar... i have a problem.. again.. when i plug my external hdd on my HP netbook, it detects the the device but when i try to open it, it says unable to access device.. i cannot open the hdd.. the netbook's os is windows 7.. but if i plug it on my pc, there is no problem, my pc is windows xp, i can open all my files... what seems to be the problem? can you please help me?

linydmoe - Oct 5, 2012 04:28AM

Brilliant!!!

mykell - Oct 5, 2012 07:37PM

my files in System(C:) where hidden....can i use this attrib to ubhide my files?

mark - Oct 12, 2012 09:35PM

you are a legend. thank you sooo much. this works and safe!!!!1

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