Sometimes when your computer has been attacked by viruses the tendency of the infected files/ folders will be hidden; this is the number one task of a virus - they hide it from the user making it inaccessible and hard to find. There is still a way to look for your lost files, you can view them by following these simple steps: My Computer ► Tools ► Folder Options ►► Show Hidden Files and Folders then uncheck ◘ Hide extensions for know types ◘ Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)
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