How to make hidden files unhidden (normal) again?

Hi, I copied a hidden folder from my PC to my MBP. I know how to view it using Terminal however I dont want it to be a hidden folder anymore. Just a normal visible folder. Appreciate any help, cheers.

If it is indeed an directory it should not be hidden unless there is a period in front of the name. Maybe you have an exception. Where is it located? When you do a ls -al on the current directory is there a d at the starting permission string like this:
-rw------- 1 who staff 642 Feb 2 2010 .viminfo (Hidden text file)
drwx------ 3 who staff 102 May 21 13:40 Applications (Normal root directory)
Better yet run "ls -al" on the directory and post it.

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