If you’re using a desktop computer, USB ports are typically in either the front or the back of the computer’s CPU case. If you’re using a laptop, they are usually located on the sides.
Click the search result to open File Explorer. It’s a computer monitor-shaped icon at the top of the Start window.
Click the search result to open File Explorer. It’s a computer monitor-shaped icon at the top of the Start window.
If you don’t see your flash drive here, try unplugging the flash drive and plugging it back into a different USB slot.
If there’s already a checkmark in the “Hidden items” box, your USB flash drive is currently displaying hidden files. Hidden files are generally dimmer and more transparent-looking than regular files. If you’re using Windows 11, you’ll need to click the Show menu, before you will see the “Hidden items” option.
If the file you’re trying to open is a system file, you may not be able to complete the opening process. If you are certain that there is a file on a drive that you can’t see and this doesn’t work, try using Command Prompt to unhide your files.
If you’re using a desktop computer, USB ports are typically in either the front or the back of the computer’s CPU case. If you’re using a laptop, they are usually located on the sides.
If something like a virus or malware is causing your files to hide, this method will work to unhide them. Even after running a scan or removing the problem, you’ll still need to unhide those files.
If something like a virus or malware is causing your files to hide, this method will work to unhide them. Even after running a scan or removing the problem, you’ll still need to unhide those files.
If something like a virus or malware is causing your files to hide, this method will work to unhide them. Even after running a scan or removing the problem, you’ll still need to unhide those files.
Press Enter after typing in that command.
If you’re using an iMac, you may find the USB ports on the side of your keyboard or on the back of the iMac’s screen. Not all Macs have USB ports. If you’re using a newer Mac that doesn’t come with USB ports, you’ll need to purchase a USB to USB-C adapter.
If you don’t see Go, first either click your desktop or open Finder (the blue, face-like app in your Mac’s Dock).
You can also enter killall Finder into Terminal to automatically perform this step.
