To access your flash drive, you'll need to plug it into your computer's USB port. Usually, the system will install the device first and it will take a minute or two.

Jan 2, 2023 · Hi CharleneLA, I am Dave, I will help you with this. 1 Normally, you just inset the ISB drive, then open File Explorer and select 'This PC' on the left and on the right, double click the USB drive to access the contained files. 2 What type of USB dive are you using, is it a USB flash drive or an external hard drive?

Aug 19, 2015 · I can see it there but the system does not allow me to retrieve what is inside it. It has quite a bit of valuable research on it which I need to access. I have 3 USB sticks I would like to access data on and I'm sure there must be an answer to this issue.

Nov 3, 2024 · Windows will automatically detect and reinstall these drivers. Replace the data cable or USB hub: If you are using a hub or extension cable, try connecting the device directly to the computer's USB port. Poor quality or insufficient power supply from the data cable or hub can also cause the device descriptor request failed issue.

Nov 14, 2024 · Method 3: Uninstall and reinstall the USB controller Open Device Manager and expand “Universal Serial Bus Controller”. Right-click on “Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)” with the question and select “Uninstall Device”. Once done, click “Scan for hardware changes” at the top of the device manager.

Oct 28, 2017 · I upgraded to the latest version of Window 10 (1709) and lost the auto open of USB drives. I checked the auto open settings and it indicates open in Windows Explorer.

Jun 7, 2019 · If you don't get a prompt to open the USB device when you insert it then open File Explorer and you should see a drive letter for the USB device. Select it in the left hand pane and the contents will be displayed in the right hand pane.

Aug 17, 2020 · Open Device Manager. Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers. Right-click on every driver under the Universal Serial Bus Controllers node, and then click Uninstall to remove them one at a time. Restart the device so that Windows reinstalls the USB controller drivers automatically. Plug back in the USB accessory and check if that resolves the issue.

Sep 4, 2015 · I upgraded from Windows 7 to 10 with no problems except i can't open my E drive which is my USB port. I inserted a USB flash drive and the computer recognizes it. When I go to Connected Devices in Settings it is there. I can't figure out how to open it. I have Autoplay on Open Folder to View Files.

I have a device that I have plugged into my laptop, and the device will not appear. When looking at the device, it shows that it is connected to the laptop, but the device does not appear anywhere at all.