Recovery of USB flash drives has its own characteristics. The good news is that these devices, unlike SD cards, are repairable. Therefore, if it is impossible to exchange a flash drive under warranty, why not take advantage of a 60-70% chance to repair it.
The article will consider various cases, typical problems associated with the breakdown of flash drives, and options for solving them.
Recover data or repair flash drive?
They are not the same thing, although the concepts are related.
The main task that the repair solves is to restore the performance of the flash drive so that it:
- was identified as a storage device in Disk Management,
- was correctly defined in Explorer,
- read and write data.
As a result usb repair flash drives are easy to lose all the data on it, while it will be available for writing and reading.
File recovery is possible only on a working USB flash drive.
The main reasons for the failure of a usb flash drive
How to understand that a USB flash drive needs repair:
- When a flash drive is connected, the LED on its case does not light;
- The device is not recognized on another computer / laptop;
- The flash drive is defined as an unidentified usb device.
Damage to a USB drive is easy. Like any physical device, flash memory is subject to external influences (shock, thermal effects, water ingress, etc.). In addition, there are a number of software errors due to which the flash drive does not work.
Damaged USB connector pins
Often, the problem lies in a damaged contact between the controller and the USB connector.
How to check. To check the flash drive for this problem, test it on another computer. Alternatively, insert another USB flash drive (if available) into the USB port of the same computer.
If other flash drives are readable on a PC without problems, the problem is probably in the current storage medium.
If you are unable to read data from a flash drive only on this computer, the problem may be in the USB sockets of the PC or laptop motherboard.
How to fix.
- Here is a link to a third-party guide on how to repair a usb connector: Repairing a usb connector on a laptop yourself.
- If you don't want to mess around with wires, it's better to send a PC or USB flash drive with a broken usb port in for repair. The approximate cost of replacing usb is $ 20 - 50.
Hardware-mechanical problem: damaged controller
Most often, everything rests on the flash drive controller, which is the main link in the operation of the drive. The controller contains important microcircuits, and disconnecting a contact or burning out a leg will make data recovery on a flash drive very problematic.
How to fix a flash drive.
- Replace the controller yourself (which is unrealistic at home).
- Take the USB drive to the service - however, repairing the flash memory will cost decent money. You will not find a controller for a USB flash drive on sale. In the laboratory, they can find a donor flash drive and “replant” the faulty controller.
- If the data stored on a flash drive is vital and you would like to recover it, the laboratory can use an expensive software and hardware system to extract data bypassing the hardware controller.
The cost of services can be found directly from specialists in a company that repairs flash drives in your city. It can start from $30 and go up to $500-1000.
Flashing a damaged flash drive
The USB flash drive contains firmware - microcode with service data. If the firmware of the usb flash drive is damaged, it will inevitably stop working.
How to fix. Such a flash drive cannot be formatted with the usual universal software like SDFormatter., It will need a complete “trepanation” - flashing. This will require a proprietary utility from the manufacturer.
However, you can only reflash a flash drive by learning the name of the controller. The difficulty lies in the fact that manufacturers, as a rule, use different types and models of controllers and can implement not only their own, but also other people's developments. Therefore, it is not always possible to immediately determine the type of flash controller.
Fortunately, there are special programs that allow you to determine the type of VID & PID * for Transcend, Silicon Power drives, etc .; we will list them with reference to the installers.
(* VID is manufacturer ID, PID is device ID.)
After the warranty repair, all the photos on the smartphone and on the SD card disappeared.
Answer. A very vague question. Was there a warranty repair of what - a mobile device or a memory card? All your claims against the performers are governed by your contract.
As for data recovery on an sd card, use specialized applications, which, in fact, this site is dedicated to.
A 2GB flash card from an old Nokia phone, the phone sees the flash drive perfectly, the tablet and other phones do not see it. Other people's flash cards my equipment sees.
Answer. If other flash cards do not open on your, as you say, old Nokia, then most likely because the phone simply does not support new technologies. Read the documentation and specifications for your device. Maybe it's time to upgrade your hardware?
My 32GB micro flash drive broke in half. How can I recover information on this flash drive, tell me, please, where and who can help me, how to fix the flash drive?
Answer. Alas, this flash drive cannot be repaired or somehow reanimated. If the firmware “flew” on your flash drive, then you could give some chance for recovery. As for physical damage, it all depends on the damage. If the flash memory chips are intact, you can read the data through a PC 3000 Flash reader, etc.
The only possible solution (if the files are not of particular importance) is to purchase a new microsd card.
The flash drive does not open, does not appear as a removable disk, does not appear in the device manager. Physical impact is excluded, because. There are three such flash drives, different people worked with them.
Answer. You didn't specify the type of memory you're working with. In any case, if a flash drive or sd card does not open, I would advise you to check the operation of the flash card on other devices. Test it on other phones or devices to which it can be connected. If it's an sd card, try connecting it to your PC via a card reader.
Check if the attached device is detected in Device Manager. If yes, use any disk partitioning program or regular Windows tools, or proprietary software available on the flash drive developer's website to format the flash drive in NTFS or FAT.
During the formatting of the flash drive (transcend), the flash drive was pulled out from the PC. It was clear that she would no longer work, the check confirmed this. The computer does not detect the flash drive, the indicator blinks all the time, it is not in "my computer", it is in the device manager, it says that it works fine, it is defined as a storage device. Help to restore the transcend flash drive!
Answer. Probably, the file table on your flash drive has been damaged. You can still restore the operation of a flash drive if you create a partition on it and format it. You can reanimate a flash drive, as already mentioned, using specialized utilities like Acronis Disc Director and so on, but it is best to use the TestDisk application to partition and restore a transcend flash drive.
The flash drive was encrypted in TrueCrypt, I reinstalled the OS, I mount the flash drive, the files are displayed, but when I try to open them, I get an error - access denied. Can you tell me if it is possible to save information if the flash drive is not detected after encryption?
Answer. You will need a client program to work with Truecrypt. Alas, the site truecrypt.org is currently unavailable, and the project itself is closed. So try to find the app somewhere on the internet. After that, when opening files, you will be required to enter a password to access your files.
The flash drive has been reset and the system requires to format the flash drive, but I need to save very important and expensive files. Help!
Answer. In no case do not agree to format your flash drive! Instead, use data recovery software and try to restore the missing partition on your storage device. You can safely copy all the saved information to your hard drive and then search among these blockages for exactly what you need.
There is a flash drive JetFlash Transcend 8GB. Has ceased to be determined by the system. I formatted it with JetFlash Online Recovery and it deleted all data from the flash drive. Is it possible now to recover the Transcend flash drive, that is, the data on it?
Answer. To recover a Transcend flash drive, the Unformat program is suitable. The chances of recovery depend on the depth of formatting. Anyway, use the deep scan option. Alternatively, try Recuva with a similar scanning option.
Hello everyone! Today we will analyze in super detail what to do if computer or laptop does not see flash drive. Before proceeding with any action with a flash drive, read the article to the end - this is IMPORTANT!
"Mobile" flash drives are the undisputed leaders among devices for storing personal data. However, malfunctions in their work occur regardless of the brand: idea: and your version.
Let's figure out how to act if a computer or laptop does not recognize a flash drive. The rest of the article lists all known issues and most effective ways to solve them, but first try these two simple solutions:
Try installing the flash drive in another computer or laptop.
No matter how trite it may sound, but before sounding the alarm, try restarting your computer. This solves the problem 50% of the time.
Necessary theory for understanding - Flash drive: to live or not to live.
Practice shows that in case of malfunctions in the operation of flash drives, it is quite difficult to return both user data and device performance.
You can safely say goodbye to a flash drive if the circuit is electrically closed, mechanical damage to the chip or contacts on the board, or controller failure.
To find out " survivability» flash drive, insert it into the computer. If the system does not show a new device, and the LED on the case is off, then, most likely, the drive cannot be reanimated.
If, nevertheless, the flash drive shows signs of life (the LED indicator is on), but does not work, then there are solutions, we will deal with possible causes.
Do not forget that flash drives have a limited service life - with active use, only a “couple” of years.
The device can simply work out its own or burn out from a voltage drop, be damaged due to careless handling.
Possible problems with the flash drive.
Most often, the problem lies precisely in the flash drive, its compatibility and characteristics. The following are typical problems for flash drives and recommended user actions.
The methods described belowWorks on both XP and Windows 10and younger. The main difference is the modified interface. Commands and section names remain the same.
1st reason: Unformatted disk.
If, when starting a flash drive, the system asks it to be formatted before starting work, does not pass to user information and shows the absence of files, then the problem is clear, and formatting is inevitable, but there are cases when a virus hides all files, for this reason I gave a solution in this video:
If above described problem does not fit, then go to the properties of the flash drive, click on the option - Format disk ( Important: when formatting data, data recovery will be very difficult) and select the appropriate NTFS or FAT 32 file system (see below: File system conflict).
If valuable data was stored on the drive, use fast mode when formatting. Then try to recover deleted files using utilities, but this method does not always allow you to fully recover files (see below: Recovery programs flash drive).
Before proceeding with active actions, test the USB flash drive on another device. There is a chance that the flash drive is "buggy" or was incorrectly disconnected.
2nd possible reason: Cleaning the USB connector.
If the flash drive is quite old, has been in more than one bag in its life, and also serves as a decoration, then its connector could become clogged. Accumulated plaque and dust can cause"invisibility" and similar "glitches" like not starting the first time or low reading speed.
However, the chance to bring the flash drive to such an "unreadable" state is quite small. A small object like a match or a hard wooden toothbrush will help to eliminate litter and dust. Carefully walk along the contour and blow the flash drive.
Avoid sharp metal objects that could harm the device.
The 3rd possible reason is Autorunner viruses.
- Click Apply and Ok.
- We go through "My Computer" to the media and delete the file called Autorun.inf.
- Run the flash drive with antivirus. After that, we highly recommend that you format it.
Note! If a virus has settled on a computer, then most often antivirus treatment does not help (especially for drive E - there is such a reason ...). You will have to reinstall the OS and drivers.
4th reason: Problems with the computer (does not see the flash drive).
Computer problems are less common and easier to fix. The most common failure is inactive USB port. Consider the possible reasons:
Lack of nutrition.
Often a failure occurs if the drive is connected to connectors with front system block. Such a nuisance is familiar to users of personal computers that use primarily the front panel. The main reasons are:
- lack of power on the front panel (port goes out);
- the front USB port is not connected to the power supply.
Decision problems will be connecting the flash drive to the ports on the rear side. A more productive way is to connect the cable to motherboard.
The appearance of the cable is different for each model of the system unit and depends on the number of ports. Focus on the color of the cable and the markings standard for all D-, D +, VCC and GND.
Disabled or burnt USB port.
Sometimes a computer can't see flash drive due to a port failure. In this case, not only the flash drive is not displayed, but also other devices.
The main reason is damage to the contact or disconnection of the USB connectors in Bios. If you should contact the workshop with a burned-out port, then you can curb the BIOS yourself, for this:
- When the system boots, press F2 or Del - depending on the BIOS version.
- Finding a tab Advanced, then USB Configuration.
- Check that next to the inscription USB Controller is highlighted line Enabled– permission to use ports.
- Save your settings.
note that bios settings differ on different motherboard models. Once again, without a significant reason, you should not edit them.
Difficulties with sections.
One more possible reason- problems with partitions. At the same time, the computer recognizes the flash drive, but gives out a characteristic sound and an unfamiliar label with an arrow appears in the lower right corner. As a result, the system does not assign a partition letter to the new device (for example, F). To fix the problem:
- right-click on USB and from the proposed options select "Change drive letter", in the pop-up window select Change and letter from the proposed options;
- save, try.
File system conflict - MacOS.
A system running NTFS might not like it "flash drive" with FAT32. File system conflicts can cause these kinds of problems.
Most often, owners of apple products face conflicting flash drives. So, for Mac OS, the main file system is ExFAT or MacOS Extended, which Windows does not read.
To resolve the conflict will have to format drive, having previously decided on the file system suitable for your PC.
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Mobile flash media have gained wide popularity for their undeniable advantages over other external storage devices. It is probably impossible to overestimate the benefits that USB flash drives bring to users. You can quickly write the necessary information to a USB flash drive, it is convenient to always carry it with you, and it costs an order of magnitude cheaper than an external hard drive. Users who actively use USB drives have probably at least once encountered an unpleasant problem when the computer does not see the USB flash drive.
At the most crucial moment, you can lose access to important recorded information and get into a difficult situation. There may be several reasons why the computer does not see the flash drive. In most cases, the situation is fixable and your non-working USB drive can be returned to normal operation. Sometimes the problem of determining a flash drive by a computer lies in the computer itself and the USB drive has nothing to do with it. We will analyze in detail the most common causes of a malfunction and how to solve them.
If you encounter a flash drive malfunction, then surely one of its causes is listed below:
USB flash drive not working
Problem: This option is the most unfavorable for the user, because in this case it is almost impossible to bring the flash drive back to life. The flash drive becomes unusable if the chip is mechanically damaged, if the built-in controller fails, or if the electrical circuit is closed. You can also lose the functionality of a USB flash drive if the contacts on the board are physically damaged (with active mechanical action on the USB port of the flash drive).
Determining an irreversible damage to a flash drive is quite simple: insert it into your computer and watch what happens. If the indicator light on the USB drive does not light up, you do not hear the characteristic sound of connecting the flash drive and the computer does not see a new connection, then most likely the failure is fatal. If the indicator light is on, and the characteristic connection sound has sounded, then there is still a chance to return to working capacity.
Solution: In case of a fatal breakdown, when the computer does not see the flash drive and there are no visible signs of its performance, the result is disappointing. Solving such a problem is almost impossible. You can try to take the drive to a workshop, where the master may re-solder the contacts, but this will be unreasonably expensive and will help only in case of physical damage to the contacts.
In case of a non-fatal malfunction (the computer does not see the USB flash drive, but after connecting the indicator light is on), you should try the methods that will be discussed below.
The USB port on the front of the computer is not powered.
Problem: It is very common for personal computer owners to insert a flash drive into the USB sockets on the front of the computer because it is fast and convenient. There are times when, when assembling a computer, the cable from the USB ports on the front panel is forgotten to be connected to the motherboard, or for some reason it comes off. Naturally, with a de-energized USB connector, the computer does not see the user's flash drive.
Solution: This problem has two solutions. The first is to connect a flash drive using the rear USB ports, while the front connectors remain inoperable and this can hardly be considered a complete solution.
The second is more productive and consists in connecting the cable from the front USB ports to the computer motherboard. Depending on the computer model and the number of USB connectors on the front panel, the cables may have different kind. In this case, the marking of individual wires remains unchanged. Most often, four wires are connected to the connector, labeled “VCC”, “D-”, “D+” and “GND”. In addition, they are color-coded in red, white, green and black, respectively (in rare cases, it does not match the cable and the motherboard, be guided by the inscriptions mainly).
Connect the USB cable to the connector on the motherboard. See below for what the connector should look like.
The meaning of the contacts can be seen below.
It would be better if the connection is made by a knowledgeable person. If the cable is connected to the connector incorrectly (for example, if the wires are mixed up), you can subsequently burn the connected devices. If you decide to make the connection yourself, write us the model of your computer and motherboard, and we will clarify the data specifically for your components.
The computer does not see the flash drive due to a broken USB port
Problem: Sometimes problems with a flash drive are due to the fact that the USB port used on the computer simply does not function. In this case, not only a flash drive, but also other USB devices will not work in a specific faulty port. The most common cause of a non-working USB port is a damaged contact. If all USB connectors do not function on the computer, they may be disabled in the Bios settings.
Solution: The solution to mechanical damage to the contacts can only be a repair by a master who will solder all the broken elements. It is not recommended to do it yourself.
USB ports disabled in Bios can be enabled using a simple setup. First you need to go into the BIOS of the computer (when you turn it on, press the “F2”, “Del” or another key, depending on the version of Bios). Next, go to the "Advanced" --> "USB Configuration" section.
Check that in the field “USB Controller” the use of USB ports is allowed, and that there is an inscription “Enabled”. Don't forget to save your settings before exiting Bios.
Banal contamination of the USB connector of the flash drive
Problem: Since a flash drive in many situations is worn in pockets or used as a keychain, over time, plaque, dust and foreign debris accumulate in its connector. This rarely happens, but a dirty USB connector can cause the computer to not read the flash drive. It will not be determined the first time, it will often freeze or the reading speed will be greatly underestimated.
Solution: To fix this problem, you need to clean the USB port of the flash drive from specks and dust. Eliminate plaque and oxidation from the connector, this may solve the problem.
The computer does not see the flash drive due to viruses
Problem: Very often, viruses cause problems in the operation of a flash drive. When trying to open an infected USB flash drive, the user receives the message “Access denied” or “Removable media not found”. Thus, access to the recorded data becomes limited.
Solution: To solve this problem, you need to remove the malicious file from the flash drive and scan it for viruses. Go to "Start" and in the search bar, enter "Show hidden files and folders", click on the search result.
Uncheck the box next to “Hide protected operating system files” and check the box next to “Show hidden files, folders and drives”.
After that, using Explorer, go to the USB flash drive and delete the malicious file “Autorun.inf”.
Crashing drivers or using outdated drivers
Problem: There are frequent cases when a computer does not want to see a flash drive due to outdated drivers or a driver that does not work properly. For example, some older computers cannot work with flash drives larger than 32 GB. A driver failure can occur for various reasons. In any case, the problem with the drivers is solved by updating them.
Solution: We go to “Start” and in the search bar we enter “Device Manager”, go to the found section.
We connect the USB flash drive to the computer and in the device manager go to the "USB Controllers" section. Right-click on "USB Mass Storage Device", select "Properties" and click "Delete".
These steps will remove the installed driver. We take out the flash drive from the computer and then connect it again. This will update the required driver.
If this method did not help you, you can try reinstalling the chipset drivers. They include drivers for all controllers. For this purpose, you can use .
File system conflict
Problem: Quite often, the computer does not see the USB flash drive due to a file system conflict. So if the file system “NTFS” is used on the computer, and “FAT32” on the flash drive, their incompatibility is possible. I also want to describe the problem that Mac OS users may encounter. When formatting a flash drive in the Mac OS operating system, users most often choose the “Mac OS Extended” or “ExFAT” file system. Flash drives formatted in this way are very likely to become unreadable in Windows.
Solution: To solve the problem of file incompatibility, you need to format the USB flash drive. To find out what file system your computer has, go to "My Computer", right-click on the hard drive and select "Properties".
If you work on both Mac OS and Windows OS, then format the flash drive on a Mac in the “MS-DOS” file system. Then it will work fine on both operating systems.
Disk not formatted
Problem: When a user inserts a flash drive into a computer and tries to open it, they see a warning that the drive is not formatted and needs to be formatted before starting work. In this case, the amount of used and free space on the flash drive is indicated as zero. Recorded information cannot be accessed.
Solution: Formatting will be an effective solution in this case. Of course, before that, you need to try connecting the USB flash drive to other computers and look at the result. If the problem persists, then format the USB flash drive (we already said how to do this above). If there is valuable information on the flash drive, when formatting, select the “Quick Format” item. Then in the future it will be possible to recover deleted information using special programs.
The computer does not see the flash drive due to problems with the partition
Problem: In some cases, the operating system cannot properly mount the flash drive in the system. The flash drive icon does not appear and it cannot be used.
Solution: The problem is solved by forcing a partition letter. To do this, press the key combination “Win” + “R” and drive in a simple command “diskmgmt.msc”.
In the manager that appears, we are looking for our USB device (next to the flash drive, the partition letter will not be set). Right-click on the removable device and select "Change drive letter".
In this case, a small window will appear in which you need to enter the letter of the section and click "Change". Next, select a specific letter and click “OK”.
Conclusion
We examined in detail the reasons why a computer may not read a USB flash drive. The described solutions should help you cope with this unpleasant problem. In most cases, the unreadability of a flash drive is a reversible process, and only in the most advanced cases, problems with a flash drive are associated with fatal device malfunctions. If these tips did not help you - write in the comments, we will look for answers together.
Over the past few years, flash media have become very popular and are used by us, literally, daily, due to its advantages over disk media. It is hardly possible to overestimate its usefulness of a flash drive, because you can quickly write information to it or count it, it does not take up much space in a briefcase or bag, and the price segment is pleasantly pleasing.
Despite all the positive points, sometimes there are situations when it is impossible to read the data due to the flash drive itself or the computer. Indeed, at the most important moment, you can lose access to the stored files, and in order to quickly return everything to normal, you need to have certain knowledge. In this article, we will analyze all possible problem situations and find solutions to why the computer does not see the USB flash drive.
The most common problems why the computer does not see the flash drive:
Flash drive not working
This is the worst scenario for a person whose documents are stored on a flash drive, because it is almost impossible to bring it back to life. You can disable a flash drive by mechanical action on the device chip or its controller, by closing the electrical circuit, or by damaging the contacts on the USB board. This is what a flash drive looks like after an electrical circuit is closed or moisture gets inside the drive.
Determining if this happened to your drive is easy enough. The very first thing to do is to check the flash drive for mechanical damage, chipped cracks, etc. If it is completely broken, you can look for a replacement in a computer peripherals store. If you doubt its inoperability, you can check it with a practical method.
Connect the flash drive to the USB connector of the computer, if the LED on it lights up and you hear a sound on the computer that is typical for connecting a new device, then everything is in order, it makes sense to look for the problem further. If this does not happen, most likely the flash drive is no longer suitable for use.
You can try to take the flash drive to a service center, where the master will try to solder the contacts or replace the controller, but it will be very expensive, and this action will be justified only if you have important documents stored on it. If no fatal malfunction was found and the flash drive shows signs of life, try the methods to restore its performance, which will be described below.
The USB port on the front of the computer is not powered.
This issue is very common among desktop users. Most computer owners are accustomed to plugging a flash drive into the front USB ports because it's fast and convenient.
But there is a situation when, for some reason, during the assembly of a PC, the front panel is not connected to the power system, usually this happens due to the forgetfulness of the computer wizard. Accordingly, your flash drive will not be displayed, despite its full serviceability.
This problem can be solved in two ways. If you urgently need to use information on removable media, you can plug it into the back of your computer. The front connectors will still remain inoperative, but you will get access to documents. It is impossible to call such manipulations a full-fledged solution, so we will consider the second option.
Method number 2 involves connecting the power cable on the motherboard to the front panel of the computer. Depending on the model of the computer case, the connectors for connection may differ. But do not be afraid, they all have markings and you will not be able to connect the wrong connector due to design features. The most common wire types are "VCC", "D-", "D+" and "GND". Moreover, the color marking of the cable and the connector on the motherboard match, but it's better to keep a guide on the inscriptions.
The first step is to gain access to the motherboard, to do this, unscrew the mounting bolts on the case and remove the cover. Locate the cable that leads to the front panel and find the same connector on the motherboard. In the image below you can see what the connector should look like.
It is not recommended to connect on your own, it is better to call the wizard. If you connect the cable and connector incorrectly, you can burn these contacts and even devices. If you decide to connect the front USB connectors, then it’s better to tell us the model of your case and motherboard, and we will show you how to do it correctly and explain what the connector and cable look like.
Faulty or disabled USB port on the computer
Sometimes the problem of unreadable information on removable media is not related to the problem of the flash drive itself, but to the connector into which it is connected. A certain USB port may be inoperative, and this condition can be caused by simple damage to the connector pins. Then not only the flash drive, but also other USB devices will not work in this port.
You can solve this problem by armed with a conventional soldering iron and minimal knowledge of circuitry. If there is no such knowledge, skill and equipment, then this can be fixed at the nearest service center for a low fee.
However, if there is no reaction to connecting a USB device on all connectors, then the problem may lie deeper. Ports can be disabled in BIOS settings.
In order to connect ports in the BIOS menu, you need to get there initially. To enter the BIOS in the first seconds of booting the computer, you need to press the corresponding key on the keyboard, which is responsible for calling the menu. Most often, the F2 or Del key is set by default, but depending on the motherboard brand and BIOS version, it may be different. On the first image that pops up when loading, it is indicated.
Once you have entered the BIOS itself, we need to follow the following route: “”.
Find the line “ USB controller"So that you are allowed to use the ports, opposite should be the value" Enabled".
After you have enabled the USB ports on your computer, press the F10 key. This will save your settings and exit the BIOS.
USB port dirty
The flash drive is mobile device storage of information and therefore is often worn in pockets, briefcases or as a keychain. Due to such operating conditions, dust and small debris can accumulate in the connector. This does not happen often, but it can cause the flash drive to fail. Dust and small debris collects on the contact and prevents connection from the contacts in the port on the computer. Such a flash drive may not only not be displayed at all, but also freeze, slowly transfer or read information and be determined not the first time.
To clean the USB connector of a flash drive, arm yourself with a match and a cotton swab. Wielding a match, remove all debris from the connector, and then moisten a cotton swab with alcohol and wipe the contacts of the flash drive. So you save it from debris and oxidation.
Virus infection
Nowadays, the issue of storage device security is becoming more and more urgent, because viruses are in full swing. You can visit your site social network on the Internet and get infected, not to mention downloading files from unverified sources.
Modern computer viruses can also multiply, no matter how strange it may sound. They infect files on your flash drive or computer hard drive, and their number grows exponentially.
Very often, the problem of the inoperability of a flash drive is virus infection. The drive is detected by the system, you can hear the characteristic sound of the device connecting to the system, but when you try to read the information, you will see the message "" or " Application not found».
Before solving this problem, it is worth installing antivirus software on your computer and conducting a complete file diagnosis. To access the data on the drive, we need to delete the virus file and scan it. To do this, go to the Start menu and enter the following phrase "" in the search box.
Click on the found element with the left mouse button. You will see a window called " Folder Options", here you need to do the following:
- Uncheck the " Hide protected system files»
- Check the box ""
After that, be sure to press the key " Apply"And only after that" OK», otherwise the changes will not take effect. It should look like this.
After that, go to "My Computer" and go to the folder of the drive itself. There you will see the “Autorun” file, you need to delete it, and check the flash drive for viruses with one of the free antiviruses, the Dr.WEB Cure It utility can do this perfectly.
Now you can fully use the flash drive and no problems should arise. If nothing has changed, then the problem is the lack of drivers, we will analyze it below.
Crashing drivers or using outdated drivers
A very common problem is when a computer does not want to display a USB flash drive due to outdated drivers or their system failure. The failure may pass due to a power surge or an unexpected shutdown operating system. Or, older computer models may not work with 32 GB or larger drives. We can say one thing, the problem is solved only by updating the drivers.
First of all, you need to go to "". You can do this in several ways, for example, through " My Computer", Or you can find this section in the system search, as we will do.
We go into this menu, after which we connect the flash drive to the computer, after which we open the sub-tab "USB Controllers". Select the line " Memory device", By right-clicking the mouse opens the system menu and click" Delete».
Such manipulations allow you to remove the driver installed in the system for your storage device. As soon as you remove it, feel free to remove the USB flash drive from the computer and connect it again. Then the driver on the flash drive will be installed again and the problem will be solved.
If the problem persists, you may need to update the driver for all USB chipsets, this is quite easy to do. You can use the special disk that came with the motherboard, it contains all the necessary drivers. If you do not have it, download the DriverPack program, it will automatically select all drivers for which there is an update and carry out this procedure after your agreement.
Moreover, most users have doubts about the correctness of their actions when they learn about different USB formats. Don't be scared!
Drivers for USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 are installed according to the same principle. And the only difference between the ports is the maximum speed of reading and writing information.
File system errors
The computer may also not recognize your flash device due to file system errors. Let's check if this is so, go to "", how to do this was described above. Now you need to open the sub-tab " Disk devices", if you see your flash drive there, then it is working, and the file system does not perceive it as it should, and, accordingly, does not display it in Explorer. In my case, the flash drive was displayed, which means it is working.
To fix this problem, you must format your flash drive, but this action has several nuances, so we will consider this process in the next paragraph of the article.
If you do not see your drive there, then the problem lies in the malfunction of the flash drive itself, which means that either the controller burned out or the contact soldered off. Specialists in service centers can try to bring it back to life. However, this is an expensive exercise, it is easier to buy a new one, of course, if the faulty one was not recorded important information and you need to restore the data on the flash drive.
File system conflict
Quite often, the contents of the flash drive are not displayed due to a conflict between the file systems on the computer and the removable media itself. For example, if a computer operates on the NTFS file system and FAT32 is used on a flash drive, a conflict situation is not ruled out. Moreover, this problem is common not only in the Windows environment, but also in Mac OS. For example, if you format a flash drive on your Mac device to ExFAT or the standard Macbook file system, then the flash drive is unlikely to be readable on Windows devices.
The very first thing to do is find a computer that uses a different file system, open the flash drive and save the information that is important to you, because after formatting it will be lost.
To solve this problem, we need to carry out the process of formatting the flash drive. First you need to find out what file system is used on your computer. Go to " My computer", right-click on the hard drive, open the submenu and select the item " Properties".
In the window that opens, you will see information about the free and used disk space, as well as find out what file system is used. In my case, the NTFS system is used.
After you know the file system of the computer, we need to format the flash drive into the same system. To do this, right-click on the flash drive and open the Format tab.
In the tab that opens, select the file system into which we will format, put a tick in front of the attribute " Fast"And click" Start».
A few words about why we use the Fast attribute. Firstly, formatting a flash drive will happen much faster. But there is another side of the coin. If there were any documents on the flash drive, then only with a quick format you can restore this data using special utilities. If you did not check the box, then the information that was on the flash drive for you will be lost forever.
Flash drive is not formatted
A fairly common problem is when you insert a flash drive into a computer (mostly a new flash drive and its first use), and the operating system gives you a warning that says that the removable drive needs to be formatted before use. And if the flash drive was used earlier and data is recorded on it, then it will not be possible to access them. Moreover, the volume of the flash drive becomes 0, i.e. as if there is nothing at all, not even a drive.
If you have already used a flash drive and this is not its first connection, then try connecting it to another computer, the problem may go away and you can save the data. But in any case, the flash drive must be formatted. How to do this was discussed in detail in the "File system conflict" section.
But I would like to draw your attention to two points. To avoid problems with the file system (FS) after formatting, find out which FS is used on the computer and install the same for the drive. And secondly, if the flash drive had the information you needed, then be sure to use the “Quick” attribute, so the flash drive will be formatted only by the table of contents, and the lost information can be returned using special utilities.
A problem with a partition or flash drive is automatically assigned a busy letter
There are situations when the operating system incorrectly detects your removable media. Everything seems to be fine, the device connection is displayed and the flash drive icon appears in the tray, but it cannot be used for its intended purpose.
The problem may lie in the fact that the system did not assign a letter to the partition, under which the removable drive will appear, or it assigned it, but this letter is already taken, and this results in an address conflict.
The solution to this problem will be the forced assignment of the partition letter that we choose, everything happens in manual mode. So let's get started.
First of all, you need to hold down the key combination " Win + R", A window with the name "Run" will open in front of you.
In the line we need to enter a simple command diskmgmt.msc, which will take us to the disk and storage management section.
In the storage media manager that opens, we need to define our USB device. You can do this simply, disconnect the USB flash drive and reconnect it, the partition that first disappears and then appears is what we need.
In my case, the flash drive is a drive called "20151114_17", you can also identify it by a special icon. Now you need to right-click on it, and in the menu that opens, select the item " Change letter».
Now another additional window will open before us, a smaller one. In it, you must click on the button " Change"And" Ok».
Now another auxiliary window will open where you have to select any letter English alphabet, and after clicking on the button " OK", the letter will be assigned to the section.
It is worth paying attention to one important point! When choosing a letter to assign to a partition on your flash drive, look at what letters are already in use by the system. This is very important, because we may not fix the problem, but leave it. This will happen if you, for example, designate a partition of a flash drive through the letter “D”, which is already assigned to a local disk.
Faulty power supply or excessive current overload of the USB portal
This problem is very common nowadays. The fact is that the computer may simply not see the USB flash drive due to a malfunction of the power supply. Let's figure it out in order, the power supply consumes electrical energy from the network, and then converts and distributes it to all computer nodes. It has a power limit, for example, a 400W power supply will not be able to give you 600W. This means that the consumption of the entire system must be balanced.
Such a problem may appear if you have recently replaced some important node in the system, let it be the processor. Now it consumes much more energy than in the past, which means that it simply does not reach somewhere, and in this case, this "somewhere" is the computer's USB network. Accordingly, the energy consumption parameter must be calculated in advance, and if such a situation has already occurred, you will have to replace the PSU with a more powerful one.
Moreover, the problem may lie in a malfunction of the power supply, it can produce much less power potential than stated and than it gave out before. You will not be able to solve such a problem, since you risk the performance of the entire computer. The only solution is to replace the power supply.
There is another feature of this issue. V Lately USB devices for computers have become very common, for example, such devices are now powered: a cup warmer mat, a table lamp, a wireless mouse, a removable hard drive, and in addition, a smartphone is also on charge. And you still want to connect a USB flash drive, but that's bad luck, the computer sees it. The fact is that there was an overload on the current on the USB ports. Those. all your devices are already consuming the maximum amount of current and you will not be able to connect one more. Therefore, in order to use a flash drive, you need to disconnect several devices from the USB ports of the computer and then the problem will disappear.
If the computer does not see the USB flash drive in Windows XP
Has a variety of reasons why a flash drive may not be detected in Windows system xp. Moreover, the problem can lie both in the operating system itself, and in a malfunction of the flash drive, and even in the hardware of the computer.
If the problem is related to the operating system, then it can be eliminated only by making additional changes in the settings, it is best to do this manually, despite the abundance of special utilities that can help in this matter.
However, if the drive itself is faulty, then the only thing left for you is to try to save the data recorded on it. And after that, purchase a new and more reliable device.
If your computer cannot detect the flash drive, then it notifies the user with the following signals:
- Your flash drive is inserted and you are trying to access the data on it, the message "Insert disk" pops up.
- The system notifies you that the drive must be formatted for further use.
- Errors pop up about the impossibility of obtaining access to data.
- The system may freeze as soon as you plug the flash drive into the computer's USB port.
In this section, we will look at all the most common reasons for the non-functionality of a flash drive in Windows XP and give practical advice by their decision. Carefully read the description of the problem, if it is not similar to yours or its solution did not help you, go to the next paragraph until the problem goes away. The first thing to do is to try to determine if the flash drive is working. This is signaled by a light indicator located on it. If you connected the drive, and it blinks or lights up, then the flash drive is working and the problem lies either in the system or hardware of the computer.
Try changing the port into which you connect the flash drive or even the computer, perhaps only the port or the entire system is faulty, and on another PC the flash drive will work properly. For example, if you see a complete system freeze when connecting a flash drive to a port, this means that this port is faulty and it is better not to use it.
If you are using USB hubs or extension cables and the flash drive is not displayed, the problem may lie in the device itself, and not the flash drive. If this turned out to be the case, you can take the hub to a service center or try to repair it yourself. To do this, you need a soldering iron, solder and a little experience, because most often you just need to solder one or two contacts and everything will work as expected.
Perhaps the problem lies in the lack of electric current in the USB port system. To check this, you need to disconnect all USB devices on the computer (camera, printer, lamp, etc.), leave only the keyboard and mouse. If after such manipulations the flash drive is displayed in the system and you can access it, then the problem lies in a weak power supply. This problem can only be solved by replacing the power supply with a more powerful one, but using a USB hub with its own power source will help to delay the purchase of a PSU.
However, if the problem persists after turning off all other devices, there may still be an actual problem with a lack of power supply power and an outdated USB port. In other words, on older laptops, you won't be able to open a flash drive of 36 GB or more. It will not work here to solve the problem, you can only buy a more modern laptop or computer.
A very common situation is when a user plugs a USB flash drive into the front port of a PC, but the system does not see it. This means that either the ports are not connected to the power supply on the motherboard, or too little power is being allocated to them. You can connect the front panel yourself using the instructions located above in the section of the same name.
Does not see the flash drive due to Windows XP errors. Troubleshooting
The flash drive may also not be detected due to operating system errors. For example, Windows XP SP2 lacks updates and software packages that ensure normal operation of USB devices. Moreover, it is possible that only a few USB devices can work in one port.
The solution to this issue will be updating the system to SP3 and installing the necessary updates. Even a new user can do this, since we only need a couple of clicks, and the system will automatically download, install and launch the update. So, let's get started, we can move in two ways - this is the official download from Windows Update or installing SP3 from a disk or flash drive. The first step is to check which package you already have installed.
Click on the icon " My computer"Right-click and select" Properties». The following window will open in front of you, where information about your system will be indicated.
To install SP3, we need to allow the operating system to search for and update the computer's system. To do this, just go from the control panel to Windows Update.
As soon as you do this, the system will start searching for updates, after which you will be prompted to update all at once or select only the ones you need. If you do not understand which update changes what, then it is better to let the system be updated completely.
After downloading all the updates, the operating system will require you to restart your computer in order to apply the new settings. Click OK and wait patiently. That's all, now you can connect the USB flash drive and use it.
If you decide to choose the updates that should be installed, and not download them all automatically, then here's a guideline that will help improve the perception of USB drives by the system.
Driver conflicts in Windows XP
There is also the issue of driver conflicts. The fact is that some already outdated drivers can cause errors at the system level, moreover, they can interfere with the normal operation of new drivers. A striking example of such a problem is the situation when a user inserts a USB flash drive into a computer, tries to access the data on it, and the system immediately knocks out an error message asking to insert a disk. Or, the system just freezes, and even assigning an existing letter to a flash drive partition is real.
The reason for such errors is as follows. Let's say you have two flash drives, you connected one of them to the system. In automatic mode, all the necessary drivers for this device are immediately installed. You have done the necessary manipulations for writing or reading files and pulled out the drive. After that, you insert a second flash drive, which is fully functional, and one of the above errors pops up. This means that the system is trying to use the already installed driver from the first flash drive to start the second one, but they are not compatible.
Reinstalling Windows XP Drivers for USB Devices
This problem can be easily fixed in several ways. Reinstalling drivers automatically or manually. Let's analyze a little theory, the driver from one USB device can be mistakenly used by the system to start another USB device. To eliminate these problems, we need to first remove all available drivers for USB drives, and then reinstall them.
Such a problem may display the message “USB device not recognized”, or inexplicable processes occur at the system level that block access to data or cause the system to freeze.
Remove via DriveCleanup
You can effectively remove all available drivers for USB devices using the DriveCleanup utility. Its advantage is that it searches the entire system for installed drivers and only then removes them.
First of all, turn off the computer, disconnect all USB devices from it in order to avoid conflict situations while the program is running. We turn on the PC, go to the official website of the program and download the executable file. The utility is compatible with any version of Windows, including different bitness. When uploading, pay attention to the file version.
Automatic installation
You have removed all drivers from your computer. In order for the device to function normally, the operating system must have drivers for it. The process of automatic installation of the driver is incredibly simple, you just need to plug the USB flash drive into the USB port, after which the installation will begin immediately. A window will pop up that will display the progress of the installation, on some systems this may occur in a mode invisible to the user. Within one or two minutes, the installation will complete and you will be able to use the device.
Manual installation
Manual installation means installing drivers indirectly from the storage medium itself. We can also install drivers for a flash drive from third-party Internet resources, but in order to avoid conflict situations, we will install drivers for a flash drive using another computer.
So, we take our problematic flash drive, insert it into another computer, where it is recognized. A prerequisite for this process is that the versions of Windows on both computers match. We use system searches and find two files.
By any means, we transfer them to the problem computer, whether it be sending by mail or using other removable media. You need to place these files in a folder with the same path that was on the first computer and confirm the replacement when the corresponding window pops up. We restart the computer and enjoy its performance with FLASH disks.
We have considered only the most common reasons why a flash drive is not displayed on a computer. In fact, there are many more. Moreover, there are problems that are expressed by other system messages, and their solution is already described in the paragraphs of the article.
The message "Insert disk" appears even if the USB flash drive is already connected to the USB port
This system error takes place if the drivers overlap and interfere with the normal functioning of USB devices. In order to fix this error, you need to uninstall all USB device drivers and reinstall them. This process is described step by step in this article.
Disk formatting message
This message appears if you are using a USB flash drive for the first time or if a system failure has occurred in it. In addition to the message, you can make sure that it is not usable, because it does not display either free space or occupied space. The solution to this issue is described in detail in paragraphs 8 and 9.
Data error message
This problem pops up in 3 cases. This is a conflict of drivers, a conflict of file systems and a failure of the flash drive itself. It is solved by reinstalling the drivers, if it didn’t help, then a quick format to save the possibility of recovering data on a flash drive. Step by step instructions are above.
Complete system freeze immediately after connecting the flash drive to the computer
This issue has already been discussed in the article, but I would like to draw your attention to the fact that this error can occur for two reasons:
- Driver conflict.
- Bad port.
It is easy to check what problem you have, insert the USB flash drive into another port, if the freeze repeats, then it means a problem with the drivers. Instructions and tips for reinstalling them were given as part of this article.
Why does the computer not see the flash drive when the indicator on it is lit
Possible damage to the contact on the flash drive, which is responsible for the transfer of information. A driver conflict and the assignment of an occupied letter to the partition are not ruled out. If the problem persists, after connecting the flash drive to another computer, try checking the accessibility of the partition. If everything is in order here, then reinstall the drivers and the flash drive will work.
Error 43 / Error 43
This error immediately stops reading information from a removable device, which means that we will not be able to immediately access the data. There are several problems that can cause Error 43.
- A malfunction of the device itself is the first of them. Check on another computer if this situation happens again.
- Driver conflict - the solution is described above.
- Updating the hardware configuration - just roll back the driver version in the Task Manager.
conclusions
We have studied in detail the reasons that may prevent the computer from reading the flash drive and the information on it. Described solutions with step by step instructions will definitely help you to get rid of this problem. The unreadability of a flash drive can only be a sentence if the flash drive is faulty. In other situations, this is an easily reversible process. If you have any questions or you could not find a solution to your problem in the article - leave comments, we will try to clarify the situation together.
Microsoft's Windows operating systems often fail to recognize USB devices, and there can be many reasons for this.
How this manifests itself and whether there is a way out of the situation is the topic of our article. We will dwell on the reasons in more detail and try to consider each case separately. If your laptop or personal computer does not see the USB flash drive, this manifests itself as follows:
- You have connected a flash drive, but the computer displays the message "insert USB device".
- The flash drive is connected, as evidenced by the icon and sound, but in file manager she is not.
- A warning about formatting the USB device appears.
- A data error warning appears.
Check if the computer sees the connected USB flash drive in Disk Management
To run a special utility that manages USB devices, do the following:
After opening the "Disk Management" tab, turn on and off the flash drive several times. If a connected USB device appears, the computer will notify that each of its sections (there is only one in the flash drive) is working. In this situation, it is easiest to fix the error in which the PC does not see the USB flash drive. Right-click on a section, making this section active. You can also assign the letter E or D to the flash drive. After that, you will see that the computer saw the USB device.
And if, after reconnecting the device, the status of the partition is displayed in "Disk Management" as "Not allocated", then it either does not exist, or it works with errors. Right click and create partition. But this can only be used if the menu contains the item “Creations simple volume". If you create a partition, the flash drive will be formatted, however, with the loss of all data stored on it.
If you find the label "uninitialized" USB device in the utility, then it is damaged. You can try to restore the memory of the drive. How to do this, we will tell later. If you have previously created such partitions on a USB device that are not supported by the Microsoft operating system, then you need to delete them. How to do this, will tell step by step instructions.
Further simple steps
Using the OS Device Manager, you can view all installed USB devices and check if they work correctly. See how your USB flash drive is displayed in the manager. The flash drive connected to the computer may be unknown, indicated by own name or a USB storage device.
This flash drive must be removed. Then "update USB storage configuration".
Very often, after these steps, an updated USB device is displayed in the OS file manager.
There are also other situations that lead to an error in which the computer does not see the flash drive. Are you connecting your USB device with an extension cable or a USB hub? Then try directly connecting the device in turn to each of the USB ports. Perhaps one of the ports is not working, but you do not know about it.
Use another option. Turn off your computer and remove everything connected to it (printers, cameras, external media, card readers and other devices connected via USB), leaving only the bare minimum and storage. After that turn on the computer. If the PC saw the connected storage device, you have found the problem. It lies in the fact that little power is supplied to the USB ports of the computer. In this case, replacing the power supply or buying a USB hub will help you.
Windows 10 does not see the flash drive after updating or installing (also suitable for Windows 7, 8)
If you have updated your operating system, it is highly likely that you will encounter such a problem. In this case, the problem lies either in the absence of the latest version of USB drivers, or in the fact that the registry entries for USB devices are outdated.If this is the second option, you can use the USBOblivion program. It can be downloaded for free by the author and remove all obsolete entries. Be careful! Before deleting, it is better to create a restore point, so that in case of incorrect operation of USBOblivion, you can undo the erroneous actions by returning to the previous parameters.
Before starting the utility, disconnect all flash drives connected to the USB ports. Only after that, run it and clean the registry, after saving the old entries to a file.
After cleaning the registry, reboot and reconnect the drive. If the computer does not see it again, follow all the steps we wrote about above step by step: delete it, update the configuration and reconnect.
If you have an operating system version 10, then the error may occur when the drivers are incompatible. If so, there will be a mark next to the driver - an exclamation point. In this case, download updated versions on the official developer pages. Do not use third-party sites to find drivers, especially if you need to update them for a mobile computer. In some cases, it is recommended to update the "Basic Input/Output System" (BIOS) as well.
If the flash drive does not see Windows XP
Owners of Windows XP, especially SP2 builds, often encounter a problem in which the computer does not see flash media. This problem is due to the lack of updates in the operating system that would allow working with USB-devices.If you have this operating system and are experiencing a problem, follow these steps:
- Update the build to SP3 and remove the IE browser.
- Update your operating system even if you have a new build.
- If the problem occurs on Win Vista, also update the software first.
- KB967132 - In the previous version, it was not possible to connect multiple flash drives or other devices. When interacting with each other, they caused crashes, freezes and critical reboots of the system.
- KB898962 - when the printer is turned off, the flash media also stops working correctly.
- KB315634 - Unable to connect new USB flash drives, although old ones used before work without problems.
- KB924196 - This error indicated that the personal/mobile computer did not see the connected flash drive or portable media player.
- KB88840 - When connecting / disconnecting a USB device, a computer or laptop issues a warning about a common Rundll32.exe error.
- KB362370 - USB version 2 is now supported in the new build of Windows XP.
- KB881233 - Flash drive does not appear in Device Manager after waking the computer from sleep. Similar to the previous case, the problem occurs after the computer comes out of hibernation.
- KB857900 - After turning flash devices on/off again, the port did not work correctly.
Completely uninstall old USB drivers
You connect a flash drive, but the computer does not see it and issues a warning about its absence. The problem may be that your old drivers do not work correctly and, therefore, the USB device cannot be assigned a letter. Also, old drivers can also cause problems with rebooting, freezing, or incorrect operation of the computer when a flash device is connected.The Microsoft operating system driver is installed by default, immediately after you connect an external drive for the first time. Then this installed driver remains in the OS. But when you connect another device, the driver may not be suitable, causing crashes and other problems. In a word, to solve all kinds of problems associated with the incorrect operation of drivers, they must be removed and reinstalled with new ones.
How to uninstall drivers for all USB devices
Step one After turning off the computer, remove everything: printers, cameras, external media, card readers, and other devices connected via USB.Step two Boot the operating system.
Step Three Download from official page author of the free DriveCleanup program, compatible with all versions of Windows.
Step Four The drivecleanup.exe file must be copied to
C:\Windows\System32\
Step Five At the command prompt, type drivecleanup.exe.
Step Six The program will clean up all drivers and entries.
After the computer restarts, insert the flash drive and wait while the utility installs the updated drivers.
Reinstalling USB Devices in Windows Device Manager
If you have tried all of the above methods and none of them worked, follow these four steps:- In Device Manager, enter devmgmt.msc.
- From Device Manager, open the USB Controllers tab.
- Delete everything where the names will be USB hub, Hub, Host Controller.
- Update the USB device configuration from the manager.
Additional actions
It is also useful to perform the following four steps in sequence:- A possible reason that a computer or laptop does not see flash media is the presence of viruses. Download if you don't have it installed and check all disks.
- A possible cause may also be an incorrect entry in the registry. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\ Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Policies\ Explorer. NoDrives must be uninstalled and then restarted PC or laptop.
- in registry entries HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control you also need to remove the StorageDevicePolicies.
- If all else fails, power off your computer completely. Unplug the cord from the outlet, after turning off the PC, or the battery from the laptop, and hold the power button for a while. After that, you can turn on the computer and try the flash drive.
Recovering data from a flash drive that the computer does not see
If the computer sees your flash drive, but it is listed as "uninitialized" with an "unallocated" partition, then the device's memory is corrupted. Do not despair prematurely: in some cases, all information stored on a removable drive can be restored.When using flash drives, remember two simple things that, in case of unforeseen situations, will help you recover everything that was stored on them:
First, if you want to restore a flash drive, do not copy additional information to it.
SecondIf you are restoring the device's memory, save the information from it to another flash drive.
We recommend that you use the best utility - . The program is free, effective, has a clear Russian-language interface and two versions - installation and portable - therefore it is very popular among different categories of users. With this software, you can recover absolutely all information from all media, not just flash drives.
The utility works both in manual and automatic mode, and even beginners who have never dealt with such a tool can use it. software. Recuva will offer The best way recovering all information from a damaged flash drive, you just have to agree by clicking the confirmation button.
If, after all the manipulations, you still cannot connect the USB device to a computer or laptop, the recovery program cannot be used, and the information stored in its memory is very important, we recommend professional help from specialists dealing with these problems. They will restore both files and all content stored on a damaged device.
