A number of files and folders show up on the screen when I plug my usb drive into a different computer. But when I plug it into my computer, I only see "regular" files and folders. What can I do to see the hidden files on my computer?

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What OS are you using? – KCotreau Jul 18 '11 at 14:38
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I am going to guess you are using Windows 7, but it is very similar for XP.

Open Computer, and hold down the shift key. Click Tools>Folder Options>View and check "Show hidden folders, files, and drives".

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Control Panel. Under the View tab in Folder Options, unhide what you want to see by unchecking the appropriate boxes.

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