A true example is shown here.
I inserted a USB flash drive and the computer recognizes it.
When I go to Connected Devices in parameters it is there.
I can’t figure out how to open it.
I’m not a computer expert as you’re able to tell.
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Are you one of the users suffering from this issue?
Transcend USB flash drive not detected/recognized on Windows 11/10?
Read this post to learn how to recover its data and repair it.
Part 1.
Step 1. grab the target partition to scan
Launch MiniTool Power Data Recovery to get its main interface.
After scanning, you’re free to see all found files on the selected USB drive are listed.
it’s advisable to store recovered files in another drive.
Otherwise, the lost/deleted data could beoverwritten.
To recover unlimited files from your USB drive, you oughta choose the full edition.
TheMiniTool Power Data Recovery Personalis recommended for it can help yourecover lost data when your PC wont boot.
Part 2.
Here, we will show you the 3 most common situations as well as solutions.
Case 1.
You may receive the issue notification you better format the disk in drive X before you might use it.
Do you want to format it?
after connecting the USB drive to your PC, as shown below.
If you clickCancel, you will receive another error:
The volume does not contain a recognized file system.
hey see to it that all required file system drivers are loaded and that the volume is not corrupted.
But sometimes you may fail due to the Windows was unable to complete the format error.
For a more intuitive guide to fix RAW partitions, you might watch this video tutorial.
Case 2.
Various factors including sudden power failure, virus invasion, andbad sectors, can cause this issue.
Facing this error, you might try the following solutions.
Format the USB drive
Step 1.
Right-click theWindows logokey and selectDisk Management.
Right-hit the corrupted USB drive and selectFormat.
Set up volume label and file system, and check the option ofPerform aquick format.
Click theOKbutton when you see the format warning message and the formatting will be done quickly.
Can data be recovered after a low-level format?
How to recover files after low-level format?
This article shows you the answers.
RunCHKDSKto fix cant open USB drive in Windows 10
Step 1.
PressWindows + Rkey combinations on your keyboard to kick off the Run window.
Typecmdin the text box and pressEnteror click/tapOK.
In that case, data stored in bad sectors will be lost.
Case 3.
Here you’ve got the option to follow the steps below to fix it.
PressWindows + Ekey combinations to open File Explorer, and then right-nudge the USB drive to selectProperties.
Move on to theToolssection, and clickCheckto start file system error checking.
