If you still can’t find your data, and your files really have been malware-encrypted, you’re in trouble. Then right-click each folder that’s hidden, open Properties, uncheck the Hidden attribute, and click OK. Boom! Done. Open Computer or File Explorer, navigate to C:Users, and open the folder of your Windows account name. If your data reappears after you elect to show hidden files, that’s great-it means there’s an easy fix for your woes. Showing hidden files in Windows 8 and after is a cinch. Select Show hidden files, folders, and drives, and then click OK.

Click Folder Options and select the View tab.It usually does this by making the files “hidden.” Here’s how to check, depending on your OS version: Windows 7 If it appears you’re missing stuff though, the malware may have merely hid your icons, shortcuts, and files. If you’re lucky, your PC was infected by malware that didn’t encrypt your data. With that out of the way, it’s time to repair the damage. Showing hidden files in Windows 7 takes a couple of clicks. We’ve previously discussed this process for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. Alternatively, you can create a Windows System Repair Disc on another PC running the same Windows version, and then boot to that disc on the infected PC to reach the same recovery tools. You’d boot up to that install media, but click Repair your computer on the main menu before proceeding with the installation. If you can’t get into the recovery screens, you can use the Windows installation media (disc or USB drive) for your particular version/edition to access the recovery tools. Select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > System Restore.It should reboot to the recovery screens.If your PC boots to the Windows login screen, hold the Shift key, click the power icon, and select Restart.You can get to the recovery options of Windows 8, 8.1, and 10 by holding shift when rebooting from the Windows login screen. (If you don’t have a password set, leave that blank.) Select your Windows account name and enter your password.

You’ll likely have to log on as a user.Select Repair Your Computer and press Enter.

This action should bring up the Advanced Boot Options menu.

Turn the PC on, and as soon as you see anything on the screen, press the F8 key repeatedly.

Shut down your PC and locate the F8 key on your PC’s keyboard.

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