USB flash drive will not format

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• USB flash drives do not work

  Hi all

  I have a couple of USB flash drives. I recently got a new computer and none of them work. They work on a computer with Vista and a Macintosh running leopard OSX. I tried to install the drivers for them, but they do not work. I tried to uninstall the from Device Manager, but they don't always work. Also, one of them appears SOMETIMES (very rarely) and when he does works incredibly slow and unresponsive so. I searched the internet for each method I can find, but nothing yet. And they work very well on other computers. Can I use bluetooth USB and a USB mouse and pregnant too much work, but the sticks of memory will not work. Also do they not appear on Device Manager. I have Service pack 3 2002 edition came with the computer.

  Hello Hasan516,

  Thank you for your message.  Have you tried formatting of thumb drives?  If you have data on them, you will need to copy these data to a computer first.
  If you can see the drive but not access it under XP:
  Open 'My computer' > click the drive and select "format...". »
  When the Format window opens, scroll down the "NTFS" file system, and select 'start '.
  Please let us know if this is or is not to solve your problem.
  See you soon

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• 16GB USB flash drive does not not on Satellite L300-11F

  Hello

  I have a laptop Toshiba Satellite L300-11F. It comes with 2 USB ports.
  I have a pendrive plus 1 GB and all recently bought a Maxell 16 GB USB key.
  The USB works flawlessly at work, desktop pc, but doesn't seem to work with the laptop.

  I managed to use that only once since the USB port of the laptop simply does not recognize.
  I can tell that the Red led does not Flash and the Flash DRIVE is not accessible.
  I tried to use the hub USB Toshiba provided, no chance either :(

  2 USB ports are ok I use mouse, digital camera with her.
  Is the 16 GB USB key, it works perfectly with other machines. * desktop pcs *.

  I'm missing a few USB drivers or what is the problem?
  Please help I need to be able to use the device on the laptop too.

  Thank you!

  Blaze

  Can you use a Flash DRIVE with a lower capacity on the two USB ports?

• HP USB Flash Drive v155w not detected by my laptop

  Hello

  Help, please.

  I bought a HP USB Flash Drive (16GB) v155w but now it is not detected by my laptop. Dell XPS M140. It runs on OS WINDOWS XP (Media Center). can you suggest a way out.

  Thank you.

  Also, I have same problem and discovered that I inserted the USB key wrongly, just try to insert it by reversing the trend which solve the problem in my case.

• USB flash drive has not not found on the computer

  Original title: Flash Drive operations

  They gave me a flash driver allows to display certain information, I put it in my USB Port, it lights up, but nothing appears on my screen to indicate what he. I went to the computer, but do not see

  any removable device for a flash drive option. How to open this to display information on the USB

  Hello

  1 have USB flash or external drives readers have worked on your computer?
  2. what operating system is installed on your computer?
  
  Method 1:
  You try to run the Fixit.
  Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/hardware_device_problems/

  If you are using Windows 7, you can follow the methods mentioned below.
  Method 2:
  Run the troubleshooter of material and check what is happening.
  Open the hardware and devices Troubleshooter
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-hardware-and-devices-Troubleshooter

   
  Method 3:
  You can check under diskmgmt.msc, whether or not the USB received a drive letter. If not, then try to assign one and check. Follow the steps.
  (a) open computer management by clicking the Start button, clickControl Panel, clicking system and security, clickingAdministrative Tools, and then double-click computer management. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  (b) in the left pane, click disk management.

  (c) if the flash drive recognized in disk management and if there is no drive letter assigned, I suggest that you do a right click on the drive and assign a drive letter.

  (d) click the drive to change and then click change drive letter and paths.

  Do one of the following for the assisgn drive letter.

  • For letter an if it has not already received, clickAdd, click the letter you want to use and then click OK.
  • To change a drive letter, click change, clickassign the following drive letter, click the letter you want to use, and then clickOK.
  • To remove a drive letter, click Remove, and then clickYes to confirm that you want to remove.

  Check this link for more information:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-add-or-remove-a-drive-letter

  Method 4:
  You can also check in the Manager of device if the device is in the list.
  a. connect the device to the computer.
  b. to open Device Manager, type devmgmt.msc in the start search box and hitEnter.
  c. check if the device drive is listed.
  d. in Device Manager, expand the device listed in the device list.
  e. If the device is listed, right click on it > click Properties.
  f. in general, look under device status for the message. After back if there is no error message.
  See also:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/install-a-USB-device
  
  Method 5:
  As all devices have same also have USB device associated drivers. Appropriate sometimes drivers not detected after initial installation so reinstalling the drivers can fix the problems.
  
  You can check after uninstalling and reinstalling USB drivers if you are able to connect. You can disconnect all USB devices and then perform the following steps:
  (a) click Start and then click Control Panel.
  (b) click System and Maintenance, click System, and then click Device Manager.
  Note: If the control panel is in Classic view, double-click System, and then click Device Manager.
  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on allow.
  (c) in Device Manager, double-click to expand the "USB Bus controllers", right click on the controller host, click "Uninstall" and click "OK".
  Check that if at all, there is an exclamation point on the pilot, it suggests problems with the installed driver.
  (d) repeat step 2 to uninstall all items under 'USB Bus controllers'.
  Then, restart your computer and Windows 7 will automatically reinstall all USB controllers.
  If you are still having the same problem then you can check the device USB drivers updated using windows update. See the following link for assistance.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctly
  If the edge of the question persists I'll ask allows you to check the chipset driver updates you find on the manufacturer's website. The chipset drivers normally integrate USB controller drivers as well.

  I hope this helps.

• USB Flash drive does not work with Windows 7 Pro 64-bit

  I have several USB thumb drives, some of them do not work when I plug them in while others work very well. By experimenting, I reduced the problem with the 64-bit Version Windows. All of these USB keys works well in my other computers that have 32-bit installed and also even computer with the 32-bit version installed on different hard drive. All of these thumdrives are detected immediately and works without a problem. The 64-bit version, I have uninstalles and reinstalled readers, drivers updated for readers and controllers USB chipset, reasigning letter drive without a resolution of the problem.

  It is interesting to know that this problem only occurs with some discs that I (like Ativa 4 GB, 4 GB generic and Verbatim 4 GB). While I discovered that you can do all the nonworking day thumdrives work once if you shutdown computer and plug the thumdrive into the USB port and the computer to boot, boot time is longer than usual and when it is operational in 30 to 45 seconds drive appears in the list of devices and you can read, write and format normally without any problem to experiment. When you pull chase him and reconnect to USB port after 10 seconds same problem appears aggai. First of all, you get the message that the disk must be formatted and if you try to format you will get a message that windows cannot format the drive. If you try to access the drive, you get message that Drive is not accessible. If I take this player and plug it from 32-bit without problem, you see all the files in the drive and are able to read the writing and the format is normally.

  I'd appreciate if I am able to get an answer as a way to solve the problem.

  Pavan

  When you disconnected the battery of the laptop, you did, be sure to press and hold the power button for about 10 seconds?  This causes the rest of completely discharge power.

  This tip came in practice more than once in my experience.   ^_^

• External DELL GP60N USB DVDRW drive will not play DVD

  Hello

  I have a new Dell Inspiron 3531 with Windows 8.1.  The laptop came with an internal DVD/CD drive, so I bought a Dell GP60N external USB DVD - RW Drive.

  When I put a DVD in the drive that the laptop recognizes it is there, but will not play regardless of how I set the automatic run settings.

  I also searched drivers see if mine was outdated, but not found to contribute to the situation.

  Any help from the community will be greatly appreciated.

  Thank you

  Heath

  Default Windows can not decode DVD video, so you will need some reading software...

  Usually, when you buy a DVD player/burner, you get with it, WinDVD or PowerDVD software for video playback and some other software if the device may also burn discs... UNLESS the material was an OEM version, which normally does not come in a box like the commercial version, then you normally get nothing...

  So for now the easiest thing is to connect the drive to the laptop and then insert a DVD into the drive. Go to the Explorer, and then right-click the DVD by selecting drive open. You should now see two folders AUDIO_TS and VIDEO_TS. This indicates that Windows sees DVD disc material correctly and that he also sees the files in the DVD itself... Nothing wrong up to now...

  Now, go into the VIDEO_TS directory where you should see a bunch of files, a bunch of. BUP. IFO and. VOB files. The. VOB files contain the video code CSS while the. IFO files contain orders for DVD to play appropriate video channel (flow). Normally, the. IFO and. VOB files will have an affair with some reading software and double click on the VIDEO_TS. VOB file will launch the player. If the player is associated. Can manage files IFO CSS encoded DVD, playback will begin and you will hear the sound and see some video... If you have a drive associated with these types of files, usually autoplay will kick and the reading starts automatically on insertion of the DVD in your drive... But if you double-click and there is no software associated with this file extension, so there is no software associated with these files and you can't watch your DVD...

  But as mentioned, Windows does not capable by default DVD playback software, so you will need to install a DVD playback software... One solution is to contact the company (Dell?) who provided the external DVD player and ask them why you do not have the comercial DVD reading and DVD software of engraving that you expected would come with your hardware, they can predict it you if she should have come in your package, or they will tell you where you can download it from...

  If they won't help or they say it was hardware OEM and that it did not come with software, then consider using VLC to play your videos, as the software is free open source of quality. This page explains how to use VLC to play DVDs in Windows 8... You can also use ImgBurn for burning CDs and DVDs (not blindly just click on the buttons of large download on this web site because they are advertisements for * you need not, simply the page to the section of news where you have a download link)...

• AT300 - USB flash drive does not work

  I have a 16 GB at300. I try to plug in a flash drive with a micro usb to usb than female but adds nothing.

  The cable works with any other device. How can I use a flash drive with my AT300?

  Hello

  You need a special microphone USB OTG (on the go) cable to connect an external USB device.
  You can also try a Micro-USB On-the-go USB 2.0 OTG Host-Modus-cable adapter for
  I found a few online shops internet or amazon.

• Toshiba 1 TB usb 3.5 "external hard drive will not format

  Hi all, my Toshiba 1 TB external HARD drive has just arrived, was in FAT32 so told to format it. Started to format it in Windows Vista when all of a sudden the pc froze so he didn't finish. Now it doesn't let me format at all or to access. I tried to do outside of windows, but not joy. Is there a way I can work around this problem and it back on track? The HARD drive seems fine towers etc but leaves me any access. It shows in my computer.

  If I understand you as soon as the HARD drive is connected it is listed in Windows Explorer.
  What happen when you try to access it? Is there an error message?

• install wondows 95 on a xp system, drive will not format or change NTFS in fat

  Hiya,
  Here are the current specifications for my computer,

  Microsoft windows xp professional,
  service pack 3

  Intel pentium 4 cpu 3.00 GHz
  512 MB of RAM

  Basically, I want the computer to work with a windows 95 OS instead of xp, (I have a boot cd)

  I tried different ways to format my hard drive,
  (booting from the xp disk, start the recovery console, giving the correct command request to start the format of drive c while changing storage type of ntfs to fat and when the format is complete I exit console early my computer and my xp is still running with all my files still saved)

  I also tried with the computer in xp by clicking on my computer and try to format the hard drive manually but it gives an error message saying "unable to complete the format".

  I'm to be stupid and do this wrong or is a problem of it is not not possible on my current setup?
  It would be appreciated if someone could help me or come to any solution as to how I can get 95 running if

  Hi Lewiscolli,

  Windows 95 (and their related components) will rise to a status not supported. After this date, Microsoft no longer provides incident support options or security updates. Microsoft does not offer an agreement of support for these products.

  If you have always wanted to install Windows 95 on Windows XP, you can format the disk on which you want to install the new operating system (OS) with the help of the Windows XP disc. You can format the drive in FAT instead of NTFS format, then you can install the Windows 95 operating system using the disc.

  You can follow the below mentioned article for more information:

   

  Choice between NTFS, FAT, and FAT32

  http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/choosing_between_ntfs_fat_and_fat32.mspx?mfr=true

  Hope this information help.

• USB flash drive does not appear in my computer on XP

  but he is assigned a drive letter in the management of devices. If I right click on the drive in the device management, it goes to the folder in Explorer
  but then disappears

  Hi gstercea,

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Communities. The problem description, I understand that the USB does not appear. Provide the following information for the better understanding of the issue:

  ·         Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  ·         You get the error message?

  I suggest you follow the steps in the article.

  Advanced troubleshooting tips for General USB for Windows XP problems

  Let us know if you need more assistance.

  Thank you.

• SanDisk Cruzer Mini 512 MB USB Flash Drive is not recognized on Windows 7

  When I plug my USB drive inside fails to update the driver. Is there anyway that I can download the driver manually?

  Hello

  You meet other USB problems on this system. The Cruzer works on other computers?

  Check with SanDisk support because they have excellent online support, including live Chat and documentation.

  SanDisk - Support
  http://KB.SanDisk.com/app/home

  See also the appropriate bodies of SanDisk:

  SanDisk - Forums
  http://www.SanDisk.com/SanDisk-support/forums

  Cruzer not recognized by the PC
  http://KB.SanDisk.com/app/answers/detail/A_ID/10/kW/Cruzer/r_id/101834

  ===========================================================

  Other troubleshooting methods:

  1 reboot to be sure nothing blocks the ports.

  Follow these steps to remove corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to fix the system files of Windows 7 with the System File Checker
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1538-SFC-SCANNOW-Command-System-File-Checker.html

  Then run checkdisk (chkdsk).

  How to run check disk in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

  -----------------------------------------------

  Then lets refresh the USB stack

  Control Panel - Device Manager - click in the box of white/white - VIEW - show hidden devices

  Look everywhere EXCEPT USB controllers for your device and if find you them (maybe
  plus_d' one of each) under disk drives, you can have several - right CLICK and UNINSTALL
  for all instances

  Control Panel right CLICK on EVERYTHING - Serial USB controllers - device configuration-manager and
  UNINSTALL all but the category itself - REBOOT - it refreshes the drive and battery USB

  This KB shows XP how to and the method of Vista is identical
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310575

  This is a utility to help you, but do 1 above.

  USBDeview is a small utility that lists all USB devices currently connected to your computer.
  as well as all USB devices that you previously used. Run Options and tick the three 1st choice
  to see if one is there. Try to remove all instances and restart then plug the drive.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/usb_devices_view.html

  ----------------------------------------------

  If necessary try these two:

  Tips for solving problems of USB devices - and a Mr Fixit
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/c39bd203-f729-47a4-8351-83291e13c8a81033.mspx#EGB

  Hardware devices not detected or not working - Mr. Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/hardware_device_problems

  I hope this helps.

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• Windows does not recognize the USB flash drive

  Hello
  My USB does not work when I plug. It seems that Windows recognizes the device because it is found in the Solution Explorer window, but if I want to create a folder or a file on the USB key I have the following message:
  "Cannot find this article.
  It is no longer in < %3="" null :="" optext=""> . Check the location of the components and try again. " < br=""> also the files that are copied to the USB flash drive are not visible in Explorer and it looks like the drive is empty.

  I want to emphasize that the same (Kingston) USB flash drive works perfectly under Windows XP operating system on another computer so it may not be a problem with the device. The same problem also appears when you use a different USB (another manufacturer).

  Thank you!

  Hey, 101 a.

  , I just posted a fix I found for my USB flash/go to work again.  It was a very simple solution, too.

  I unplugged all USB devices first, then tried my USB jump drive again.  IT WORKED! I've narrowed the problem to the new printer that I use.  It's a Mono Dell Laser MFP 1125.  Whenever it is plugged into a USB port, my USB doesn't work.  All other devices work, but not the USB is the printer is connected

  I don't know what done to block the flash/USB key, but unplug printer allows the jump command to work again.  I will contact Dell on what did the printer driver to block the flash player.  Just an info on the fix I found.

• When I plug the USB FLASH drive into the PC it does not appear in the computer

  I have a USB Flash driver: Team Fusion more 4 GB

  Like this one:
  
  Same color and this one exactly.
  and when I put inside my computer I hear the BLOOP sound when I insert it and also when I go out, I hear a noise... but when I go to my computer it does not appear...
  It worked before, I inserted my USB Flash driver inside my computer... then when I right click on a file inside driver flash my computer got stuck and I force restarted my PC with exit it restarts normally and after that it doesn't work any more I just hear sounds when I insert the USB key inside and outside.
  I tried things.
  -Troubleshooting and it didn't help me at all... He didn't show me something when he finished it.
  -Tried restarting the computer and access bios and active in the advanced settings in the number 3 to USB - ZIP
  -J' inserted behind my computer and also in front of the computer USB flash driver.
  -Computer all analysed in depth scan with Advanced System Care Pro 5.4 and did not help even after a reboot.
  -Tried to reinstall the driver for the "Device Manager" USB flash drive
  -IMPORTANT! I tried to plug this USB on another computer and it arises there, but could not access the USB key, I tried to format and it says error and he said that he could not format... I tried to format it in NTFS, fat32, with formats fast and quick, but nothing has worked.
  SO the problem is with the USB FLASH DRIVE! not the computer...
  Help me please :| What should I do?
  Image when my USB driver is inside my computer:
  Open the image in a new tab to see full size image.
  Picture that shows that I reinstalled the driver for my USB Flash drive:
  

  Yes man, he is in disk management. I tried to do a right click on it and clicked on «letter of change of driver and paths...» "and it came up with error... Look man, I fixed that by myself... the flash disk is cool now xD you know what I did? I just went to my dad's pc... I tried to get the DRIVER USB FLASH, but he came up with the error and asked if I want to format it... I clicked format and it didn't work... I tried NTFS, FAT32, format not quick and fast and nothing worked... it was still * place... so what I did? I downloaded "HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool 2.2.3" of http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Hard-Disk-Utils/HP-USB-Disk-Storage-Format-Tool.shtml here and then I formatted it with success! and then the flash driver disk worked on my dad's computer but when I tried to connect it to my pc, it does not appear lol but it worked on other computers, so it's cool: P I just going to format my PC: P it works now with the USB HP program disk formatting tool. only does not not on my pc, but it's ok... I formate my pc. :)

• USB flash drive shows only not in Windows Explorer.

  Hello

  I looked through all the other posts of undetectable usb flash drives but not talked about "Device Manager", where I can see the "F:" drive - I know not how to access because its not visible anywhere else.

  It is a simple flash 4 GB dongle, I'm on Windows 7 - it used to work properly and appear in my computer, but this isn't all of a sudden. It does not appear on other computers, but I can see it under ' devices and printers under "Mass Storage Device" - and "navigation files" gives me a gray would be on "removable disk F:"

  Have a formatting or something by accident or changed a setting that makes it invisible. Or is it just screwed!

  Help, please!

  Original title: can not access a drive USB flash but visible in "Devices".

  Hello Justin,

  Thank you for your response.

  Because the problem is specific to a specific USB key, I recommend you contact the
  Manufacturer and check with them.