How do I get Windows to recognize my flash drive?

To connect a flash drive:
  1. Insert the flash drive into a USB port on your computer.
  2. Depending on how your computer is set up, a dialog box may appear.
  3. If a dialog box does not appear, open Windows Explorer and locate and select the flash drive on the left side of the window.

How do you fix a undetected flash drive?

Fix related error on the USB drive and make it recognized:
  1. Recover files and format RAW USB.
  2. Update unallocated USB drivers and create a new volume.
  3. Change the USB drive letter.
  4. Check USB port, change USB connection.
  5. If none of the above fixes work, take USB to a local device repair center for manual repair.

Why is my PC not reading my USB?

If a driver is missing, out of date, or corrupted, your computer won’t be able to “talk” to your drive and may not be able to recognize it. You can use Device Manager to check the status of your USB driver. This will bring up the Device Manager window. Check to see if the USB drive is listed in the devices.

Why can’t I see my USB drive in Windows 10?

If you connected a USB drive and Windows doesn’t show up in the file manager, you should first check the Disk Management window. To open Disk Management on Windows 8 or 10, right-click the Start button and select “Disk Management”. Even if it doesn’t show up in Windows Explorer, it should appear here.

How do I get Windows 10 to recognize my flash drive?

Windows 10 Not Recognizing My USB Device [Solved]
  1. Restart.
  2. Try a different computer.
  3. Plug out other USB devices.
  4. Change the Power Management setting for the USB Root Hub.
  5. Update the USB port driver.
  6. Change the power supply setting.
  7. Change the USB selective suspend settings.

Can detect USB but Cannot open?

If your USB drive is detected but it doesn’t appear in Disk Management, then you can need to update the driver software. Below follow the steps to do this. Go to “My Computer” and click on “System Properties” and then on Device Manager located on left pane. You will see a yellow exclamation mark.