How can i see and cancel hidden files on a external HD?

How can I see and cancel hidden files on a external HD with macbook pro and Lion?

Use this AppleScript, saved as an application to toggle hidden files/folders on and off:
if (do shell script "defaults read com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles") is equal to "0" then
          do shell script "defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles 1"
else
          do shell script "defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles 0"
end if
do shell script "killall Finder"

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