Recovering files on flash/pen or external drive changed to shortcuts
If you did not format your flash drive, then check whether the files are not in hidden mode. Plug your drive now Click on “Start” –> Run–> ( Press Window key + R ) type cmd and click on OK. Enter this command. attrib -h -r -s /s /d g :*.* Here g is the drive letter. It varies, you can get this letter in My computer Press Enter Now check for your files in on the pen drive Delete the unnecessary shortcuts. Note: Replace the letter g with your flash drive letter.