My USB drive isn’t working properly and is acting weird.

My USB drive isn’t working properly and is acting weird. It’s not being detected on my computer, or it’s showing up as corrupted files. I’ve tried it on different ports and devices, but the issue persists. Has anyone experienced something like this before? Any troubleshooting tips or ways to fix it?

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Kai Vortex

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September 30, 2025 at 5:31 am

There are a few options you can try to fix:
– Check Disk Management: Sometimes the drive is actually there but not showing up properly. On Windows, press Win + X, choose Disk Management, and see if your USB drive is listed. If it is, right-click and assign it a letter.

– Reinstall Drivers: Head to Device Manager (right-click on the Start menu > Device Manager), expand the Universal Serial Bus Controllers section, and uninstall the USB device. Restart your PC, and Windows should reinstall the drivers automatically.

– Run a Check Disk: If your drive is showing up but you’re seeing corrupted files, you can run a quick check to fix any errors. Open Command Prompt as admin, type chkdsk X: /f (replace X with your USB letter), and hit Enter.

– Format the Drive: If there’s no important data on it, or you’ve already backed up what you need, you could try formatting it. Right-click the drive in File Explorer, hit Format, and choose a file system like exFAT.

– Data Recovery: If you really need the data and it’s not showing up, there are some free data recovery tools out there, like Recuva, Photorec, or Stellar Photo Recovery, that might be able to help.

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