unhide folder

[Nanu]

I think due to virus some of my folders in usb drive has been hidden.
The hidden option of the folder properties is just greyed. How can i
unhide them?

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

You could try 'taking ownership' of the whole drive.

Q308421 - HOW TO Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q308421