How to unhide hidden files and folder in flash drive?
When I try to use my flash drive I never seen any files of folders inside my flash drive..when i check the property some space was used. anyone could help me on this matter? i want to restore all my files inside my flash drive...anyone pls...>>>> tnx.
Solution:
1. click start>>run>>type in "cmd"
2. type the location of your flash drive.. e.g. "d:", "e:", "f:", etc..
3. type "dir /ah"
*you will now see the files/folders with hidden attributes
4. type "attrib [name of file/folder] -r -a -s -h"
*if you're going to unhide files, you should type the whole name plus the extension (format).. example "attrib party.jpg -r -a -s -h"
**if you have folders with 6 characters and above, type the first 6 characters then "~1".. example for folder named "birthday"
"attrib birthd~1 -r -a -s -h"
5. you should repeatedly type dir /ah after unhiding some files/folders so you'll know if they're now working or not..
6. now check you flash drive.. it should be there..
Monday, January 7, 2013
How to Install a Printer Without a CD
Many people have become frustrated over a lack of CD to install a printer. Now installing a printer without a CD does not have to be a difficult task. Just follow a few simple instructions and the printer can be installed.
Instructions
1.Place the computer and printer next to each other and make sure that all the wires are connected to both the printer and the computer.
2.Turn the computer on and wait for it to boot up.
We support: Wireless, EVDO, USB, Firewire, ACPI hibernate, BlueTooth
3.Plug the printer into the wall and then take the USB cord that is attached to the printer and plug it into the appropriate port on the computer.
4.Turn the printer on.
5.Click on "Start menu" and go to the "Control panel".
6.Find "Printers and hardware" box and click on it.
7.Take mouse and click "Add printer".
8.When you see "Welcome to the add printer wizard," hit "Next."
9.Click "Automatically detect and install plug and play printer" on the add printer wizard page. Click "Next."
10.Installing the printer will begin if the network can automatically detect it. Otherwise, the message unable to detect will pop up and you will be prompted to install the printer manually. Click "Next."
11.Select printer port. Use the recommended port for best set up options. Click "Next."
12.Pick manufacturer and printer. Click "Next."
13.Type a name or confirm name if it appears in the box and set printer as default printer if wish. Click "Next."
14.Print a test page to be sure printer is set up and online. Click "Next."
15.Receive a successful completion of installation of printer message. Click "Finish."
Many people have become frustrated over a lack of CD to install a printer. Now installing a printer without a CD does not have to be a difficult task. Just follow a few simple instructions and the printer can be installed.
Instructions
1.Place the computer and printer next to each other and make sure that all the wires are connected to both the printer and the computer.
2.Turn the computer on and wait for it to boot up.
We support: Wireless, EVDO, USB, Firewire, ACPI hibernate, BlueTooth
3.Plug the printer into the wall and then take the USB cord that is attached to the printer and plug it into the appropriate port on the computer.
4.Turn the printer on.
5.Click on "Start menu" and go to the "Control panel".
6.Find "Printers and hardware" box and click on it.
7.Take mouse and click "Add printer".
8.When you see "Welcome to the add printer wizard," hit "Next."
9.Click "Automatically detect and install plug and play printer" on the add printer wizard page. Click "Next."
10.Installing the printer will begin if the network can automatically detect it. Otherwise, the message unable to detect will pop up and you will be prompted to install the printer manually. Click "Next."
11.Select printer port. Use the recommended port for best set up options. Click "Next."
12.Pick manufacturer and printer. Click "Next."
13.Type a name or confirm name if it appears in the box and set printer as default printer if wish. Click "Next."
14.Print a test page to be sure printer is set up and online. Click "Next."
15.Receive a successful completion of installation of printer message. Click "Finish."
How to Add a Printer to a Laptop
Adding a printer to your laptop is a simple process. Printers come with unique driver and installation software that is particular to the printer brand and model number. Because printers are often used by multiple computers, most printer manufacturers have made it easy for users to access the software necessary for installation. You can also easily add a printer to a laptop by connecting with a shared printer on a network.
Instructions
1.If you have you have the installation CD that came with your printer, insert it into the CD-drive of your laptop and complete the installation process.
2.If you do not have the installation CD, go to the printer manufacturer's website and find the support section for your printer model number. Download the driver for your printer and install it onto your laptop.
3 .Once you have installed the driver and software for your printer, plug the printer cable into your laptop's USB port, and the laptop should immediately recognize the printer.
4 .If the printer you want to add is attached to another computer on the same network as the laptop, you can share the printer without actually adding it. Go to the computer that the printer is attached to. Click the "Start" button, select "Control Panel," then select "Network and Internet" and click "Network and Sharing Center." Click the arrow next to "Printer Sharing." Select "Turn On Printer Sharing" and then click the "Apply" button. Make sure the shared printer is turned on.
5 .Go to your laptop and click the "Start" button. In the search box, type "\\" and the name of the computer with the attached shared printer (for example, enter "\\mydesktop"). Click "Enter."
6.In the folder that opens on your screen, double-click "Printers." You should see the shared printer on your network. Double-click the shared printer. Windows automatically adds it to your laptop and installs the driver software. Click the "Next" button. The printer is successfully added to your laptop and should be visible in your "Printers" folder.
Adding a printer to your laptop is a simple process. Printers come with unique driver and installation software that is particular to the printer brand and model number. Because printers are often used by multiple computers, most printer manufacturers have made it easy for users to access the software necessary for installation. You can also easily add a printer to a laptop by connecting with a shared printer on a network.
Instructions
1.If you have you have the installation CD that came with your printer, insert it into the CD-drive of your laptop and complete the installation process.
2.If you do not have the installation CD, go to the printer manufacturer's website and find the support section for your printer model number. Download the driver for your printer and install it onto your laptop.
3 .Once you have installed the driver and software for your printer, plug the printer cable into your laptop's USB port, and the laptop should immediately recognize the printer.
4 .If the printer you want to add is attached to another computer on the same network as the laptop, you can share the printer without actually adding it. Go to the computer that the printer is attached to. Click the "Start" button, select "Control Panel," then select "Network and Internet" and click "Network and Sharing Center." Click the arrow next to "Printer Sharing." Select "Turn On Printer Sharing" and then click the "Apply" button. Make sure the shared printer is turned on.
5 .Go to your laptop and click the "Start" button. In the search box, type "\\" and the name of the computer with the attached shared printer (for example, enter "\\mydesktop"). Click "Enter."
6.In the folder that opens on your screen, double-click "Printers." You should see the shared printer on your network. Double-click the shared printer. Windows automatically adds it to your laptop and installs the driver software. Click the "Next" button. The printer is successfully added to your laptop and should be visible in your "Printers" folder.
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