Sep 12, 2017 · Method 1: Try a different USB port. There are scenarios wherein a USB port does not respond at all. Method 2: Connect your USB to a different computer. This will help us verify whether or not the issue is specific to the USB itself. Method 3: Run the Windows USB troubleshooter. This automatically diagnoses and repairs common USB issues.

Jan 14, 2025 · Restart the computer and plug in the USB now to check external USB drives. Safe Mode starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services, making it easier to identify problems caused by third-party software or settings changes.

Aug 20, 2023 · Yes, it is possible to access the command prompt within the clean install of Windows using a USB. As I mentioned in the previous answer, after starting the installation via USB and reaching the screen where you select the disk, press SHIFT+F10 and the command prompt will open, to execute the commands and check if the disk is displayed.

Feb 27, 2018 · I inserted my flash drive to my PC, but it won't open. Every time I click on it to open it, It tells me: "the request could not be performed because of an i/o device error" and it's already inserted yet it still gives me that message. Even when went to Disk Management I got to change the Letter for the drive, It still doesn't work

Mar 22, 2025 · I want to plug in my Sandisk USB flash drive but the pc doesnt recognize it. The USB connection chime plays, but the file explorer, device managment and disk managment doesn't recognize it. I've plugged it in to all my usb ports but it just doesnt work. It …

May 1, 2022 · Making a bootable copy on USB Thumb drive manually. If you want to make a bootable copy you can do so using free third party utilities such as Rufus. Here are the steps to do so: Important: If you are creating a bootable USB thumb drive, make sure the thumb drive is first formatted as FAT32. Connect the thumb drive. Open Computer. Right click ...

Dec 14, 2015 · If you don't have a disk or USB, download the ISO from a working computer and try creating a bootable disk or USB. If you can't start your PC, follow these instructions to get to the Windows Recovery Environment. Start your computer from the installation media, Insert the DVD or USB flash drive and restart your computer.

After doing so, you can try to reconnect your USB drive to PC and check whether the USB drive can be detected or not. Use Disk Management and make computer recognize USB flash drive 1. Right-click on Start icon and select Search > Type control panel and hit Enter > Tab on Control Panel. 2. Click Administrative Tools > Select Computer Management. 3.

Nov 21, 2024 · Insert your USB drive (ensure no important files are stored on it, as it will be formatted). Follow the on-screen instructions to create a bootable drive. Make sure your USB drive is USB 3.0 or higher for faster transfer speeds, especially if your PC supports USB 3.0 ports.

Nov 8, 2022 · I bought a new computer (old one died). I also bought a 2-bay drive I want to put my 2 hard drives into as extra storage and backup. However, the first drive I put into the bay is listed twice in