If your SD card doesn't show up in Windows Explorer when you plug it into your PC's Card Reader, don't despair. This is a common problem with Windows, and although very frustrating, it is usually very easy to fix.
Below is a list of fixes that have worked for other Windows users. Start at the top of the list and work your way down until you find the fix that works for you.
Method 1: Update your drivers
In 80%, this problem is solved by installing drivers.
The driver can be downloaded from the official website of the laptop manufacturer.
For lenovo laptops
For HP laptops
For Asus laptops
For Aser laptops
For other brands of laptops, installing the driver for the card reader is similar.
Here are the websites of other manufacturers:
- Dell - https://www.dell.com/support/home/ru/ru/rubsdc?app=drivers
- Prestigio - http://www.prestigio.com/MultiBoard_Drivers
- Toshiba - https://support.toshiba.com/drivers
Method 2: Run Windows Installer
- Click Windows + R.
- Enter " services.msc" without quotes in the launch field and click Enter key .
- Find Windows installer.
- Then right click on it and click " Start".
- You can then run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter again.
Try checking if Card Reader is recognized in Explorer.
Method 3: Reinstalling the controller
- Press the keys Windows + R on keyboard.
- Enter devmgmt.msc in the "Open" text box.
- Expand universal serial bus controllers from the window.
- Right click on drivers and select " Delete" .
- Click " OK" in “Confirm request to remove device.”
- Restart your computer, the drivers will be automatically installed on your Windows 10.
Method 4: Test your SD card on another PC.
If your SD card is faulty, your computer will not recognize it. To check, you need to find another computer with a card reader and test your SD card on that computer to make sure it works.
If your SD card doesn't work on another PC, it's probably faulty and you need to replace it.
If he really works in another computer, then it is not a faulty card, but it may be that your card reader is faulty.
Method 5: Disable then enable the card reader
Go to Device Manager as above - when I do this, there are no SD host adapters, but there are memory technology devices that have a RealteK PCIE Card Reader. Select that, then click Driver, then Disable, confirm the pop-up, then back to the driver screen click Enable and its pop-up - the SD card now appears as before and is accessible.
I don't know why it works, but it did for me."
If you don't know how to do this, follow these steps:
1) On your keyboard, press the key Win+R(key Windows and key R) simultaneously to bring up the launch window.
2) Enter devmgmt.msc in the launch field and click " OK" .
4) Go to the tab Driver. Click " Disconnect device" .
5) When prompted to turn off the device, click " Yes" .
6) Double-click the card reader to open the Properties windows. Click " Turn on device" to turn the device back on.
We hope these tips help you troubleshoot your SD card issue. Please comment below if you have any questions or suggestions. We are always happy to hear about new solutions!
Method 6: Clean the SD card and reader
Another very common reason for an unrecognized SD card is a very simple one: a dirty SD card or a dusty card reader. Or it will lead to poor contacts between the card and the reader.
So the second thing you need to do is give your card a clean and remove any dust from the reader and then try the card again.
- To clean the card, dip a cotton cloth in a little rubbing alcohol or water and lightly wipe the dirty area, paying particular attention to the metal contacts.
- To clean your reader, use a compressed air device to blow dust out of the reader. Alternatively, you can buy a contact cleaner from Amazon that you can use to clean the reader.
A huge number of users of computers, cameras, phones and other devices around the world use CD drives. This is one of the most popular methods of storing data and will continue to exist for several years to come. This is explained by the fact that the built-in memory of various devices is often insufficient or completely absent.
But what to do if for some reason the computer does not see your memory card from the camera? Why does this happen and can I fix the problem myself?
Reasons why the computer does not see the camera's memory card
The first step is to establish the reasons why the computer does not see the memory card. First, you need to understand where exactly the problem is - in the computer or in the drive itself.
Only by finding out the exact reason can you choose the right sequence of actions that will correct the situation.
The reasons may be different: from incompatibility of the card and card reader to physical damage to the drive. Most often, users also have to deal with operating system errors and viruses that have entered the computer. In some cases, it is necessary to update drivers or check file systems for compatibility, and also make sure that the device is working as a whole. 
Reference! In some other cases, it is possible to assign a flash drive a letter that already exists on some other removable drive. As a result, this leads to the fact that it is not displayed on the computer or laptop at all. In this situation, it is enough just to change the name for the data to appear in the file system.
What to do if the computer does not recognize the camera's memory card
Check if the card works on any other gadget. If you have the same device, try inserting it into your computer. This way you can easily check the compatibility of the card reader and card.
If you realize that the problem lies with the drive itself, then you can try installing a special program that, in some cases, can restore the card's operation. It's called HDD Low Level Format Tool. In order for everything to work, you need to download the application from the manufacturer’s official website and install it correctly on your computer. There are other similar programs. 
Explore each of them on the Internet and choose the one that suits you best.
It is also important to update drivers. If your drivers are outdated or missing altogether, you should download them from the website of the manufacturer that manufactures your computers.
To eliminate viruses and prevent their reappearance in the future, you should install a special antivirus program. The most popular program at the moment is Kaspersky.
If there are errors in the operation of the operating system, you need to restore the system, for which you use the “Control Panel”.
If you have to deal with incompatibility between a card reader and a memory card, then you just need to use a special guide. If there is a problem with the card reader, it is unlikely that you will be able to fix it yourself. It is best to contact a service center for professional help.
Rules for handling memory cards
Not all users know that sometimes memory cards fail due to improper handling. Such errors can lead to irreversible consequences.
For example, you cannot remove the media while it is in use; to do this, you must complete all ongoing operations. In addition, memory cards should not be stored in places with high humidity and should not be kept in a pocket with keys or other metal objects at all times. 
It should be understood that such media may in any case stop working after prolonged use - they tend to wear out, so there is a need to purchase new devices.
Now you know why the computer may not see your memory card from the camera and what can be done in this case. You should not panic and think that all files are lost. In most cases, the problem can be easily and quickly resolved on your own.
Quite often, owners of Android devices encounter an unpleasant problem when the phone has a MicroSD. What to do in this case, what methods to solve the problem to apply? First you need to determine the root cause and analyze possible situations.
Why doesn't my phone see the MicroSD flash drive?
It goes without saying that there can be any number of reasons for such failures. Here there are software failures of the system itself, and a banal lack of contact between the memory card and the card reader, and violations in the file system of the USB drive, and even physical damage.
However, the situation can look two ways. On the one hand, this may concern a new card that you just purchased, but on the other hand, the problem may be that over time the phone has stopped seeing the MicroSD flash drive. What to do in this case will now be considered.
By the way, the issue of compatibility between the card and the phone itself will not be discussed here. This is worth paying attention to separately, since outdated gadgets are not able to detect the latest generation SD cards. Moreover, it may be that the card’s memory is larger than what is stated in the device’s support. So in this case the card will not be detected.
The phone does not see the MicroSD flash drive: what to do first?
If problems arise with an already installed memory card, no matter how it sounds, the cause may be ordinary contamination of the device, say, dust. Agree, not every user constantly cleans their phone.
Here the solution is the simplest: remove the card from the phone, wipe the contacts on the flash drive itself and on the card reader, and then reinsert it. By the way, this option is also suitable for new cards. Well, you never know, the contacts simply didn’t work. Therefore, do not rush to run to the service center or throw away the card you just purchased.
Using Recovery Mode
If simple manipulations with contacts do not help, you can use the special Recovery mode provided in any Android device, although you can first perform a normal reboot.
To access the mode we need, we use the simultaneous holding of the power and volume down buttons. This is the most common option. But, in principle, each manufacturer can prescribe a different combination. That's not the point. After the device starts, a special service menu will appear, where you need to select the Wipe cache partition item, after which you simply reboot the device. If even after this the phone does not see MicroSD, we move on to more effective measures. They will be radically different from the previous steps.
Problems with the MicroSD card on the computer: what can you do?
Well, firstly, it is worth noting a generally exceptional situation when both the computer and the phone do not see the MicroSD flash drive. This is already worse. This problem is almost never fixed on a phone.
First, you should insert the card into another device or computer and make sure it works. If it is detected, the problem is only with the phone or the drive names on the computer. If the card is not detected, the problem is either with the file system or with the memory card itself.
So, first you should use which is called quickly enough in Windows. You can use the Win + X combination and then select Disk Management, or enter the diskmgmt.msc command in the Run menu bar field.
This method is good because absolutely all connected disk devices, even unformatted ones, will be displayed in the main window. It is quite possible that the letter of the removable card, for example “F”, matches the designation of the optical drive. Right-click on the map and select the command to change the letter.
However, after such an operation, a situation may also arise when the phone does not see the MicroSD flash drive. What to do, since it is already recognized on the computer? The easiest way to correct the situation is to partially or completely format the media. However, complete formatting with deleting all data and re-creating the file system still looks preferable.
It can be produced either here or from the standard “Explorer”. In both cases, right-click calls up where and selects the formatting line. In the new window, you need to uncheck quick formatting, and then specify creation. But, in principle, FAT32 is installed by the system by default. Now all that remains is to confirm the start of the process and wait for it to finish. After this, you can safely insert the card into your phone.
Restoring the MicroSD card
Now a few words about another situation when the phone does not see the MicroSD flash drive. What to do if it is detected on the computer, but not on the mobile gadget?
First, you should again connect the card to your computer or laptop and perform a standard check of the device for errors. We use the same “Explorer” and then go to the properties menu. There we select the service section and with the obligatory indication of automatic error correction. Also, although not required, you can use a surface test with automatic recovery of bad sectors.
Another option involves correcting access to the memory card specifically on computer terminals, as well as normalizing parameters and system registry keys in the HKLM branch. You should find the SYSTEM folder in the directory tree, in which the StorageDevicePolicies directory is located. On the right side, the defining parameter must be assigned a zero value (usually 0x00000000(0)). After this, the problem should disappear.
Finally, if the card has minor physical damage, which is usually associated with malfunctions of the microcontroller, you will have to look for special utilities for formatting, having first learned the VID and PID parameters. This can also be done using special programs, such as USBIDCheck, or by disassembling the card (where the data is indicated on the internal chip).
Then, for each card of a certain manufacturer, a program is downloaded from the Internet in accordance with known parameters, after which formatting is performed.
Conclusion
If for some reason the removable device is not detected, there is no need to panic. First you need to determine the root cause of the failure. As practice shows, any of the proposed methods helps solve the problem. If we talk specifically about phones, it’s more likely that cleaning the device from dirt, formatting the card, or restoring functionality, as described in the last version, is more suitable.
By the way, the issue of compatibility between the card and the phone itself was not considered here. This is worth paying attention to separately, since outdated gadgets are not able to detect the latest generation SD cards.
Hello, dear friends. In this article we will look at how to recover a memory card and how to restore an sd without much difficulty. This is a very pressing issue nowadays. Now almost any new electronics has a slot for a memory card of some type. The most popular formats are microSD, miniSD, SD.
Progress of memory card resuscitation
- To recover various data from SD, you need to install special software on your personal computer. It can be either free or cost some money.
- Then, using a card reader, you need to connect the memory card to a personal computer.
- Launch the program and, following the assistant's prompts, recover deleted data.
- Finish by saving the data to your hard drive.
This is not difficult. To transfer files from SD, various software will help you. It is recommended to have it on hand in case of data problems. This way you don’t spend a lot of time and you don’t need special skills. It is best to try to revive the card using the software suggested below.
SD Card Recovery Software
The most common program for recovering data from micro SD and SD is SD Card Recovery. This is a free program and it won't be difficult to find. It allows the user to recover deleted information from various flash cards. Files will be restored quickly.
SD Card Recovery is a modern utility, it is easy to learn and does not require special knowledge in the field of computer technology. It supports the following formats - micro SD, SD, MS, M2. Another feature of this utility is the recovery of information from damaged flash drives. It can recover files in mp3, mp4, jpeg, etc. formats. The recovered file will be returned to you without distortion. Restoring a micro SD flash drive using this utility is not difficult. Absolutely everyone can figure this out. To date, SD Card Recovery software has received many positive reviews from various users.
R-Studio program
Also, another free software that can help you with SD resuscitation is R-Studio.
On the official web resource they write that this program is not difficult to learn, but is capable of restoring a large number of files intact. It is an excellent substitute for SD Card Recovery.
Easy Recovery
Another means of returning files from a card is Easy Recovery. Some professional users praise its file recovery capabilities.
There are some problems that may arise when recovering data. Each of us can face them. Let's look at several ways to solve such problems.
If MicroSD is not detected
There may be several options.
Option 1. Sometimes your PC does not see the memory card, but how will you restore it then? There are 3 ways to solve this problem. Sometimes the flash drive is displayed with a letter. To solve this, you need to open Disk Management. To quickly open this window, you usually use the Win+R key combination. There you need to enter the command diskmgmt.msc. In the window that appears, select the flash drive, and then you need to select “Change the drive letter or path to it.” Then select another letter and save the changes.
Option 2: Often, after purchasing a new computer or updating the software, it may lack the necessary drivers. You need to install them. You need to go to the corresponding official website and find this driver there, and if you have a distribution kit on any medium, then use it. Drivers will help you identify connected devices on your computer. This is one of the easiest ways to fix the problem.
Option 3. The easiest way is to disconnect the flash drive and connect it to another device. This is not the best method, since you need to solve problems on the main computer before restoring the flash drive, but this method is the least time-consuming.
What to do if the PC does not see the flash drive or entire files? This means that your PC does not see the flash drive only partially (some files are present, but others are not). Many people think that their flash drive is broken and are trying to restore it. There is no point in drawing hasty conclusions. You can try to solve this problem by running a virus scan. Viruses can interfere with the normal operation of a flash drive. You need to insert it into your computer and check it with any antivirus.
Formatting SD and microSD memory cards
If it was not possible to recover data from the memory card, then it needs to be formatted for further use. There are times when, while using a flash drive, there is not enough space, and you urgently need to load files onto the flash card. When solving this problem, it is advised to copy all the files that were on the card and then format it.
There is also a situation when your personal computer or mobile device does not see the memory card and requires formatting it for further use of the flash card. If your memory card cannot be read after this procedure, then it is most likely broken. What to do if the memory card is damaged? Is it possible to restore it? A damaged memory card can be taken to service. There, with rare exceptions, they will help you restore a damaged flash card. Repairing a memory card can cost a lot of money, and there is no guarantee that all data will be restored. In the next paragraph we will look at how you can restore a microSD card at home.
Restoring a memory card can also be done at home. How to recover a flash drive? To recover a microSD memory card, the Hetman Partition Recovery program can help you. This is a program for recovering an SD card. This software allows you to find previously created disk partitions that were subsequently deleted. If your flash card cannot be read, then you can try this method. This program for microsd and sd recovery is suitable for use even by inexperienced and novice users of modern technical devices. Now you should not have any questions about how to recover an SD memory card.
Devices that will help with formatting
A personal computer is the most reliable device. It can be used to perform various actions with portable devices. To connect various types of cards (SD and microSD) to a computer, we need a card reader that will help the PC identify the memory card as a regular flash drive.
There is another way to connect and identify SD and microSD on a PC. This can be done using a cable that needs to be connected to your tablet/phone. For example, you have a memory card in your tablet and you want to open it on your computer. Connect your tablet and PC. The flash card will appear as a regular additional storage medium.
If your device (phone or tablet) does not have the function of formatting a memory card, then in this case you can use separate programs on your PC.
How can you format a flash card?
There are many programs that have this function. One good program is SD Card Formatter. She, like the others, will not be difficult to find. Let's figure out what SD Card Formatter is.
This formatter is free. The program will help you format various types of flash cards. The most common function of SD Card Formatter is SDXC and SDHC formatting. This program has many useful features, one of which is formatting flash drives by connecting Android devices to a computer. This flash drive recovery program is easy to learn.
How do you format microSD cards? Formatting a microSD is no different from formatting a regular SD, as is restoring a microSD memory card from an SD. This is done either using a computer with a microSD-SD adapter, or using your portable device that supports microSD.
Knowledge that will definitely come in handy
To avoid problems with SD, you need to take proper care of it from the very beginning. If you follow these points, then there should be no problems. Let's consider simple rules:
- There is no need to subject the flash drive to physical impact (do not drop it);
- Try to defragment the SD card;
- Periodically copy the contents of the drive to another medium, such as a computer. In the event of a malfunction, you can format the card and transfer the data back;
- There is no need to fill your memory to capacity. You must have at least 10-15% free space;
- You should try to remove the memory card rarely, and only using a special function that is available in new smartphones (Settings>Memory>SD Eject);
- Your flash drive should not lie idle; try to use it periodically.
Restoring a microSD card is, of course, not difficult. But the main thing is to take care of your storage media so that such problems do not arise in the future.
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Android does not see the microSD flash drive (memory card) September 2017
What to do if Android does not see the microSD flash drive? This question often worries owners of smartphones and other gadgets, regardless of manufacturer and cost. Problems of obtaining data from a DVR or installing software on a tablet or smartphone can be solved independently if you know the main causes of the malfunction and how to solve them.
How the problem manifests itself
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The malfunction manifests itself as follows: after replacing the micro-SD card, after rebooting, flashing or simply turning on the device, the gadget does not see the flash drive or its contents. As a result, data or installed software is lost, the camera and programs begin to write information to the internal memory of the device. The latter quickly becomes clogged, there is no space left for recording OS service information, and the gadget loses performance and begins to freeze.
As a result, if the internal memory is small, it becomes impossible to work without a memory card.
To fix the problem, you need to determine the cause of the breakdown. Very often it is possible to eliminate a defect yourself, without going to a workshop.
The phone does not see the flash drive due to formatting problems
The partition table can become corrupted on any file system (NTFS, ExFat, Fat32). As a result, Android cannot read files written to SD. Most often this happens when the user tries to format the memory card himself and performs incorrect actions. Another option is to insert a card with a different file system, for example, from a camera. You can restore the card's functionality by formatting it again. This can be done either with the phone itself or another Android device, or using a computer with a card reader.
The menu of some phones allows you to format the SD card by selecting the appropriate item in the settings. If it is not there, you can reboot the phone, enter “Recovery” mode and format the file system of the card by selecting “Wipe cache partition”.
Important: errors when working with the device in “Recovery” mode can lead to the loss of all data and even inoperability of the OS. Therefore, inexperienced users should not use this method.
It is easier and safer to format flash drives on a computer. To do this, you need a card reader and a formatting program (standard, built into the OS, or any other). You need to remove the flash drive from the device, insert it into the card reader and format it in exFAT or FAT32 format. After formatting, Android should begin to “see” the flash drive. If this does not happen, the problem is more serious.
The memory card has failed
Flash memory has a limited number of read-write cycles. In addition, the device may be damaged due to microcracks on the board or under the influence of static voltage. In this case, after installation in the card reader, the computer does not detect the flash drive. It is also not readable on other devices.
It is impossible to restore a damaged memory card or the data on it. This cannot be done either from the Android device itself, or by connecting it to the computer as a flash drive via USB, or from the computer via a card reader. All that remains is to purchase a new flash card compatible with your device.
Important: sometimes, due to a board malfunction, phones and tablets can “burn” memory cards. Therefore, if a short time after replacing the flash drive it fails again, it is necessary to diagnose the Android device.
Memory card and Android devices are not compatible
A smartphone or tablet may not see the flash card if it is simply not designed to work with modern storage media. When there is a suspicion that the card does not correspond to a tablet or phone, then you should try to read it on a computer with an adapter for memory cards. If the gadget does not see the card, but the computer does, the reason is incompatibility.
All gadgets have restrictions on the maximum size of the memory card: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB. This happens if, for example, you bought a 64 GB card, but the limits of your smartphone (tablet) are 32 GB.
Another option is that the flash drive is made to a technical specification that is unknown to your device. In this case, the gadget does not recognize it. Therefore, before buying a memory card, you need to study the documentation of your tablet or phone to buy an SD card of the appropriate size and type.
In addition to incompatibility, device damage or software failure may occur. In this case, the computer will also see the flash card, but the phone (tablet) will not.
Software error
In this case, the gadget either does not see the memory card at all, or certain programs do not see it. If you know - the card is empty, although it shows that the space is occupied, the problem is in the settings or performance of the OS and software of the phone (tablet). If Android does not see the SD card in applications, but does see it in recovery, try looking at the settings first. It is possible that the save path for applications is not set to the card, but to the internal memory. Fix it.
Another solution when only one application does not see the card is to reinstall or update it, and also check its own settings.
Important: often the phone OS begins to see the inserted card only after a reboot. If the flash card is not visible without rebooting, and then works fine, nothing else should be done.
When the above does not help, you should try updating the firmware of your tablet (phone). Often, after updating the OS to a newer version, the device begins to work correctly with the SD card.
Broken SD card slot
If a smartphone does not see a flash drive installed from another smartphone, and it meets the technical requirements of the device, the problem is in the smartphone itself. In this case, you can try to insert the card so that the contacts in the phone fit tightly to its tracks. To do this, you should try to clean and bend them a little. If the problem is not with the contacts, but with damage to the controller or card slot, all that remains is to send the gadget for repair or replace it with a new one.
For example, the HTC srochnyi-remont.ru workshop repairs all models of this manufacturer, as well as other brands. Look for a service center for your phone in your city.
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Recovering a MicroSD memory card
The problem of MicroSD recovery is now more popular than ever, and is in great demand. Flash drives often break, but half the trouble is when it just breaks; the second “bad” part is that the information on it is also lost, which is undesirable. This is why questions are often asked on the Internet about how to even get information from a broken flash drive. 
The problems with this can be very diverse, some simply cannot recover the media, while others produce errors. Especially for recovery, there are special programs for restoring MicroSD cards. The user only needs to point to them.
1. MicroSD recovery programs
ColdRecovery does an excellent job of recovering photos, audio recordings, videos, and more. The program cannot recover regular files, so it is suitable only for those media that are used on cameras, phones and music players.How to use CardRecovery:
1. Download the program. We launch and continue the actions with the “Next” button.
2. Select “Drive Letter” in the special section, and then select the device type “Camera brand and...”, where we check the required boxes next to them and specify the folder for data recovery. "Next".
3. Wait for completion and “Next”.4. We look at the list of recovered files. Check the box next to the ones you want to save. "Next" again. The restoration is complete. 
PC Inspector Smart Recovery
The program is superior to the previous one in its functionality; it will restore all required, available file types. It can also work to restore fixed and removable hard drives. It's easy to use: 1. Loading Smart Recovery;2. In the start window, select the desired item, in our case it is “recovery of logical files”. 3. Select the required disk. 
On the forums and the official website they write that this software is the most “comprehensive”, and it will restore most of the files intact. Users agree to this. To recover data using R-Studio, you need:1. Download R-Studio to your PC.
2. Select the “Drivers” section, where you will need to select the media from which the data will begin to be recovered. The Properties section should now start displaying the properties of the object being restored.
3. The next section “Folders” shows the folders, and the other “Contents” shows the data (files) of this folder. To restore them, you will need to click on the “Recovery” item. 
Many professional users praise the program and its file recovery capabilities. There is only one way to check the functionality of file recovery from Easy Recovery: 1. Install it before downloading.
3. Click “Continue” again. Next, go to “Data Recovery”, and check the box under this item.4. “Continue” again. Now all that remains is to wait for the process of scanning all deleted files and compiling a list to complete. Each file can be recovered separately. Select it, right-click on it and select “Save as...”. 
Flash Memory Toolkit
Functional file recovery program. It can perform a variety of functions, including testing and destroying any information, backing it up and obtaining additional data. To restore data, select the desired flash drive in the “Device” section, look for the “File Recovery” item on the left and follow the software instructions. This may happen so that the restoration of microSD using the programs provided above is not always successful.
2. Possible problems with MicroSD recovery
MicroSD not defined
It happens that the MicroSD card needs to be restored, but the PC simply does not see it. If this happens, there are three options to solve the problem at once: 1. If the flash drive is designated simply by a letter when connected. Then you need to open the “disk management” program, to call it you need to enter the command in a special execution field called up by the Win + R key combination, and enter the command diskmgmt.msc into it. Select the flash drive, and then click “Change the drive letter or path to it.” After which you will need to select any other letter of the alphabet and save the changes. 
2. Lack of drivers. In some cases, a new PC may simply not have a special driver for the media. The solution is to install them. This is best done through off. Website. Of course, a special Driver Pack “DriverPack Solution” may be a good option. It can independently detect all devices connected to the PC and install or update drivers for it. This method is very attractive and convenient, since in this case there is a minimum of user actions. 
3. The last option is simply to disconnect this flash drive and connect it to another device, which will give you a chance to read the files on it, or restore them using software.
The computer does not see files on the MicroSD flash drive
This means that the computer does not see the flash drive in its entirety, but only partially, that is, some files are there, others are not. Often, users immediately come to a simple conclusion - the problem is in the flash drive and it needs recovery, but the problems are most often much simpler. The solution to this popular problem is as follows: viruses, most often Trojans, need to be removed. Indeed, the Trojan may hide some or all files. Therefore, just turn on the flash drive in your PC and scan it with an antivirus.
3. MicroSD cards. Restoration from different manufacturers.
MicroSD Transcend recovery
For such cards, manufacturers have created their own original software for recovering lost files. The software is called RecoveRx. The provided software takes into account all the features of the map, and is also capable of performing a number of functions better than any other programs. RecoveRx can format the microSD and also set a password on it.
MicroSD Transcend Recovery
1. Naturally, download the program from the official website.2. Select the required file types.3. Wait for the end of the process. 
MicroSD Kingston recovery
The problem with this manufacturer is the Phison controllers. Which means that only low-level restoration can be done. Other methods simply will not bring results. 1. Determine the Product ID and Vendor ID parameters to find the best utility. This is done using another program - USBDeview. Open the software and find the required card on the disk. Right-click and select “html report: selected elements”. Scrolling the window below, we see the two required IDs. 
2. Go to the website flashboot.ru/iflash, then enter special parameters into the required fields. As a result, you will see all the problems that have ever occurred with a specific card model. MicroSD Kingmax recoveryKingmax has acquired its own software. In general, there are two programs - one is PD-07 and U-Drive, and the other is Super Stick. Their use is as simple as possible: start - select a drive. 
MicroSD Sandisk recovery
Users note that in case of any problems, Sandisk will only help with full formatting. After which the flash drive works as if it was just purchased. The program is also very easy to use. 
MicroSD Smartbuy recovery
This is a very interesting manufacturer with “unique” flash cards. In the case of SmartBy, if the flash drive suddenly stops working, then after some time (a day, a week, a month, up to a point), it can start working again on its own. But if you don’t want to wait, you can try to restore it with special programs. There is a program called “DiskInternals Uneraser” specifically for such flash drives. The application looks like a regular folder. Select the desired media and click on the “Recovery” button, also known as “Recovery”, you can restore files at the end of the process. 
MicroSD Qumo recovery
Qumo flash drives are notorious for stopping working out of the blue. They just don’t work anymore and there is almost nothing concrete to identify signs of their “life.” Some experienced users suggest using “R-Studio” or “CardRecovery” programs for Qumo flash drives. But this may not always be effective. MicroSD A-Data recovery In this case, little helps. Only “Paragon Partition Manager Free” works most effectively with flash drives of this format. First, the program will ask for formatting, and then create a new partition. 
MicroSD Oltramax recovery
For them, regular full formatting using a special SD Card Formatter is best.
4. Restoring damaged MicroSD
It happens that when using the drive, an alarming message “Memory card is damaged” or something else may appear on your screen. The following programs will come to the rescue:Smart Data Recovery – will help you select the media and click the “Find” button, after which it will search for the necessary files that can be recovered.
- Recuva – after launch, click “Analysis” and wait for the process to complete. 
- BadCopyPro – select Memory card, and click “next” twice. 
The same operations can be performed on a tablet or phone on the Android platform. Other applications will come to the rescue here: GT Recovery for Android – select the desired item in the program and wait for completion;
- Wondershare Dr. Fone for Android – launch the program, select the required files. 
5. Prevention
It is best to start using the flash drive correctly so that no bad problems occur with it. Here are some tips that will help you avoid breakdowns: 1. Try not to drop the flash drive, hit it, bend it, or generally subject it to harsh physical impact.2. Avoid various types of radiation, including X-ray machines and exposure to direct sunlight.3. Do not touch the contacts with your fingers and try to keep them closed at all times.4. From time to time, completely defragment the flash drive and use it as often as possible - flash drives do not like to sit idle.5. Create backup copies of the flash drive so that in case of malfunctions you can restore it.6. Leave free space on your storage device.7. If the card is installed in a smartphone, tablet, or speaker, try to remove it from there less often.
Over the past few years, flash storage media have become very popular and are used by us literally every day, due to their advantages over disk storage media. It is hardly possible to overestimate the usefulness of flash media, because you can quickly write or read information on it, it does not take up much space in a briefcase or bag, and the price segment is pleasantly pleasing.
Despite all the positive aspects, sometimes situations occur when you cannot read the data due to the flash drive or computer itself. After all, at the most important moment, you may lose access to stored files, and in order to quickly return everything to normal, you need to have certain knowledge. In this article we will analyze all possible problem situations and find ways to solve why the computer does not see the flash drive.
The most common problems why the computer does not see the flash drive:
The flash drive itself does not work
This is the worst situation for a person whose documents are stored on a flash drive, because it is almost impossible to bring it back to life. A flash drive can be damaged by mechanical impact on the device chip or its controller, by shorting an electrical circuit, or by damaging the contacts on the USB board. This is what a flash drive looks like after the electrical circuit is closed or moisture gets inside the drive.
It is quite easy to determine whether this happened to your drive. The very first thing you need to do is check the flash drive for mechanical damage, chips, cracks, etc. If it is completely broken, you can look for a replacement at a computer peripherals store. If you doubt its inoperability, you can check it using a practical method.
Connect the flash drive to the USB connector of the computer, if the LED on it lights up and you hear a sound on the computer that is typical for connecting a new device, then everything is in order, it makes sense to look for the problem further. If this does not happen, the flash drive is most likely no longer suitable for use.
You can try to take the flash drive to a service center, where the technician will try to resolder the contacts or replace the controller, but this will be very expensive, and this action will only be justified if you have important documents stored on it. If no fatal malfunction was detected and the flash drive shows signs of life, try the methods to restore its functionality, which will be described below.
The USB port on the front panel of the computer is de-energized
This problem is very common among desktop PC users. Most computer owners are accustomed to inserting a flash drive into the front USB ports, because it is fast and convenient.
But there is a situation when, during PC assembly, for some reason the front panel is not connected to the power system; usually this happens due to the forgetfulness of the computer technician. Accordingly, your flash drive will not be displayed, despite its full serviceability.
This problem can be solved in two ways. If you urgently need to use information on removable media, you can connect it to the back panel of your computer. The front connectors will still remain inoperative, but you will have access to documents. Such manipulations cannot be called a full-fledged solution, so let’s consider the second option.
Method No. 2 involves connecting the power cable on the motherboard to the front panel of the computer. Depending on the computer case model, the connection connectors may differ. But don’t be afraid, they all have markings and you won’t be able to connect the wrong connector due to design features. The most common wire types are “VCC”, “D-”, “D+” and “GND”. Moreover, the color markings of the cable and the connector on the motherboard are the same, but it is better to keep a guide by the inscriptions.
The first step is to gain access to the motherboard; to do this, unscrew the mounting bolts on the case and remove the cover. Find the cable that leads to the front panel and find the same connector on the motherboard. In the image below you can see what the connector should look like.
It is not recommended to make the connection yourself; it is better to call a specialist. If you connect the cable and connector incorrectly, you can burn these contacts and even devices. If you decide to connect front USB connectors, then it is better to tell us the model of your case and motherboard, and we will tell you how to do it correctly and explain what the connector and cable look like.
The USB port on the computer is faulty or disabled
Sometimes the problem of unreadability of information on removable media is not related to the problem of the flash drive itself, but to the connector into which it is connected. A certain USB port may not be working, and this condition can be caused by simple damage to the connector contacts. Then not only the flash drive, but also other USB devices will not work in this port.
You can solve this problem by arming yourself with a regular soldering iron and minimal knowledge of circuit design. If you don’t have such knowledge, skills and equipment, then it can be fixed at the nearest service center for a low fee.
However, if no response to connecting a USB device is observed on all connectors, then the problem may lie deeper. Ports can be disabled in BIOS settings.
In order to connect ports in the BIOS menu, you need to get there initially. To enter the BIOS in the first seconds of booting the computer, you need to press the corresponding key on the keyboard, which is responsible for calling up the menu. Most often, the default key is F2 or Del, but depending on the motherboard brand and BIOS version, it may be different. It is indicated in the first image that pops up when loading.
After you have entered the BIOS itself, we need to go through the following route: “”.
Find the line “USB Controller”, so that you are allowed to use the ports, the value opposite should be “Enabled”.
Once you have enabled the USB ports on your computer, press the F10 key. This will save your settings and exit the BIOS.
The USB flash drive connector is dirty
A flash drive is a mobile information storage device and is therefore often carried in pockets, briefcases or as a keychain. Due to such operating conditions, dust and small debris may accumulate in the connector. This does not happen often, but it can cause the flash drive to malfunction. Dust and small debris accumulate on the contact and prevent connection from the contacts in the port on the computer. Such a flash drive may not only not be displayed at all, but also freeze, transfer or read information slowly and may not be detected the first time.
To clean the USB connector of a flash drive, arm yourself with a match and a cotton swab. Using a match, remove all debris from the connector, and then moisten a cotton swab with alcohol and wipe the contacts of the flash drive. This way you will rid it of debris and oxidation.
Virus infection
Nowadays, the issue of storage device security is becoming more and more urgent, because viruses are in full force. You can visit your usual social networking site on the Internet and get infected, not to mention downloading files from unverified sources.
Modern computer viruses can also reproduce, no matter how strange it may sound. They infect files located on your flash drive or computer hard drive, and their number grows exponentially.
Very often, the problem of a flash drive not working is infection with viruses. The drive is detected by the system, you can hear the characteristic sound of connecting the device to the system, but when you try to read the information, you will see the message “” or “ Application not found».
Before solving this problem, you should install anti-virus software on your computer and conduct a full diagnostic of the files. To access the data on the drive, we need to delete the file with the virus and scan it. To do this, go to the “Start” menu and enter the following phrase “” in the search line.
Click on the found element with the left mouse button. You will see an open window called “Folder Options”, here you need to do the following:
- Uncheck the " Hide protected system files»
- Check the box ""
After this, be sure to press the “Apply” button and only after that “Ok”, otherwise the changes will not take effect. It should look like this.
After that, go to “My Computer” and go to the folder of the drive itself. There you will see the “Autorun” file, you need to delete it, and check the flash drive for viruses with one of the free antiviruses; the Dr.WEB Cure It utility can do this perfectly.
Now you can fully use the flash drive and no problems should arise. If nothing has changed, then the problem lies in the lack of drivers; we’ll look at it below.
Drivers failing or using outdated drivers
A very common problem is when the computer does not want to display the flash drive due to outdated drivers or their system failure. The failure may occur due to a power surge or unexpected shutdown of the operating system. Or older computer models may not work with drives with a capacity of 32 GB or more. One thing can be said, the problem can only be solved by updating the drivers.
The first thing you need to do is go to "". You can do this in several ways, for example, through “My Computer" or find this section in the system search, which is what we will do.
We go to this menu, after which we connect the flash drive to the computer, after which we open the “USB controllers” subtab. Select the line " Memory device", right-click to open the system menu and click “Delete".
Such manipulations allow you to remove the drivers installed on the system for your storage device. As soon as you remove it, feel free to remove the flash drive from your computer and connect it again. Then the driver for the flash drive will be installed again and the problem will be solved.
If the problem is not solved, you may need to update the drivers for all USB chipsets; this is quite easy to do. You can use the special disk that came with the motherboard; all the necessary drivers are recorded on it. If you don’t have it, download the DriverPack program, it will automatically select all the drivers for which there is an update and carry out this procedure after your agreement.
Moreover, most users have doubts about the correctness of their actions when they learn about the different USB formats. Don't be scared!
Drivers for USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 are installed according to the same principle. And the only difference between the ports is the maximum speed of reading and writing information.
File system errors
The computer may also not recognize your flash device due to file system errors. Let’s check if this is true, go to “”, how to do this was described above. Now you need to open the subtab " Disk devices“If you see your flash drive there, it means it is working, and the file system does not perceive it as it should, and, accordingly, does not display it in Explorer. In my case, the flash drive was displayed, which means it is working.
To fix this problem, you must format your flash drive, but this action has several nuances, so we will consider this process in the next paragraph of the article.
If you don’t see your drive there, then the problem lies in the malfunction of the flash drive itself, which means either the controller is burned out or the contact has become unsoldered. Specialists at service centers can try to bring it back to life. However, this is an expensive exercise; it’s easier to buy a new one, of course, if important information was not recorded on the faulty one and you need to restore the data on the flash drive.
File system conflict
Quite often, the contents of a flash drive are not displayed due to a conflict between the file systems on the computer and the removable media itself. For example, if the computer operates on the NTFS file system and the flash drive uses FAT32, a conflict situation cannot be ruled out. Moreover, this problem is common not only in Windows, but also in Mac OS. For example, if you format a flash drive on your Mac device to ExFAT or the standard MacBook file system, the flash drive is unlikely to be readable on Windows devices.
The very first thing you need to do is find a computer that uses a different file system, open the flash drive and save the information that is important to you, because after formatting it will be lost.
To solve this problem, we need to carry out the process of formatting the flash drive. First you need to find out what file system is used on your computer. Go to “My computer”, right-click on the hard drive, open the submenu and select “Properties” in it.
In the window that opens, you will see information about the free and used amount of disk space, and also find out what file system is used. In my case, the NTFS system is used.
After you know the file system of the computer, we need to format the flash drive into the same system. To do this, right-click on the flash drive and open the “Format” tab.
In the tab that opens, select the file system into which we will format, check the box next to the “Fast” attribute and click “Start”.
A few words about why we use the “Fast” attribute. Firstly, formatting a flash drive will happen much faster. But there is another side to the coin. If there were any documents on the flash drive, then only with quick formatting will you be able to recover this data using special utilities. If you do not check the box, then the information that was on the flash drive will be lost forever.
The flash drive is not formatted
A fairly common problem is when you insert a flash drive into your computer (usually a new flash drive and its first use), and the operating system gives you a warning that states that the removable drive needs to be formatted before use. And if the flash drive has been used before and there is data written on it, then there is no way to access it. Moreover, the volume of the flash drive becomes 0, i.e. as if there was nothing there at all, not even a storage device.
If you have already used a flash drive and this is not the first time you have connected it, then try connecting it to another computer, perhaps the problem will go away and you will be able to save the data. But in any case, the flash drive must be formatted. How to do this was discussed in detail in the “File system conflict” section.
But I want to draw your attention to two points. To avoid problems with the file system (FS) after formatting, find out what FS is used on the computer and install the same one for the drive. And secondly, if the flash drive had the information you needed, then be sure to use the “Quick” attribute, so the flash drive will be formatted only according to the table of contents, and the lost information can be returned using special utilities.
There is a problem with the partition or the flash drive is automatically assigned a busy letter
There are situations when the operating system does not correctly detect your removable media. Everything seems to be fine, the device connection is displayed and a flash drive icon appears in the tray, but there is no way to use it for its intended purpose.
The problem may be that the system has not assigned the partition a letter under which the removable drive will appear, or it has assigned it, but this letter is already occupied, and this results in an address conflict.
The solution to this problem will be to force the assignment of the partition letter that we choose; everything happens manually. So let's get started.
First of all, you need to hold down the key combination “Win + R", a window will open in front of you with the name “Run".
In the line we need to enter a simple command diskmgmt.msc, which will take us to the disk and storage management section.
In the storage media manager that opens, we need to identify our USB device. This can be done simply, disconnect the flash drive and connect it again, the partition that first disappears and then appears is what we need.
In my case, the flash drive is a drive with the name “20151114_17”, you can also identify it by a special icon. Now you need to right-click on it and select “Change letter” in the menu that opens.
Now another additional window will open in front of us, a smaller one. In it you need to click on the button “Change” and “Ok”.
Now another auxiliary window will open, where you must select any letter of the English alphabet, and after clicking on the “Ok” button, the letter will be assigned to the section.
It is worth paying attention to one important point! When choosing a letter to assign to a partition of your flash drive, look at which letters are already in use by the system. This is very important, because we may not fix the problem, but leave it. This will happen if, for example, you designate a flash drive partition with the letter “D”, which is already assigned to the local disk.
Malfunction of the power supply or excessive current overload of the USB portal
This problem is very common these days. The fact is that the computer may simply not see the flash drive due to a faulty power supply. Let's look at it in order, the power supply consumes electrical energy from the network, and then converts and distributes it to all nodes of the computer. It has a power limit, for example, a 400W power supply will not be able to give you 600W. This means that the consumption of the entire system must be balanced.
This problem may appear if you have recently replaced some important component in the system, let it be the processor. Now it consumes much more energy compared to the past, which means it simply doesn’t reach somewhere, and in this case, that “somewhere” is the computer’s USB network. Accordingly, the energy consumption parameter must be calculated in advance, and if such a situation has already occurred, you will have to replace the power supply with a more powerful one.
Moreover, the problem may lie in a malfunction of the power supply; it may produce much less power potential than stated, and than it produced before. You will not be able to solve this problem, since you risk the performance of the entire computer. The only solution is to replace the power supply.
There is one more feature to this question. Recently, USB devices for computers have become very common, let’s say the following devices are now powered: a mat for warming a cup, a desk lamp, a wireless mouse, a removable hard drive, and in addition, a smartphone is also charging. And you want to connect a flash drive, but bad luck, the computer sees it. The fact is that there was an overcurrent on the USB ports. Those. All your devices already consume the maximum amount of current and you will not be able to connect another one. Therefore, to use a flash drive, you need to disconnect several devices from the computer’s USB ports and then the problem will disappear.
If the computer does not see the flash drive in Windows XP
There are many reasons why a flash drive may not be detected in Windows XP. Moreover, the problem may lie in the operating system itself, or in a faulty flash drive, or even in the computer hardware.
If the problem is related to the operating system, then it can only be eliminated by making additional changes in the settings; this is best done manually, despite the abundance of special utilities that can help in this matter.
However, if the drive itself is faulty, then the only thing you can do is try to save the data recorded on it. And after that, purchase a new and more reliable device.
If your computer cannot detect the flash drive, it notifies the user with the following signals:
- Your flash drive is inserted and you try to access the data on it, the message “Insert disk” pops up.
- The system notifies you that the drive must be formatted for further use.
- Errors appear about the impossibility of gaining access to data.
- The system may freeze as soon as you plug the USB flash drive into the computer's USB port.
In this section, we will look at all the most common reasons for the non-functionality of a flash drive in Windows XP and give practical recommendations for solving them. Carefully read the description of the problem, if it is not similar to yours or its solution did not help you, move on to the next point until the problem goes away. The first thing you need to do is try to determine whether the flash drive is working. This is indicated by a light indicator located on it. If you connect the drive and it blinks or lights up, then the flash drive is working and the problem lies either in the system or hardware of the computer.
Try changing the port into which you connect the flash drive or even the computer; perhaps only the port or the entire system is faulty, but on another PC the flash drive will work properly. For example, if, when connecting a flash drive to a port, you observe a complete system freeze, this means that this port is faulty and it is better not to use it.
If you are using USB hubs or extenders and the flash drive is not displayed, perhaps the problem lies in the device itself, and not the flash drive. If this turns out to be the case, you can take the hub to a service center or try to repair it yourself. To do this you will need a soldering iron, solder and a little experience, because most often you just need to solder one or two contacts and everything will work as expected.
Perhaps the problem lies in the lack of electric current in the USB port system. To check this, you need to disconnect all USB devices on the computer (camera, printer, lamp, etc.), leaving only the keyboard and mouse. If after such manipulations the flash drive appears in the system and you can access it, then the problem lies in a weak power supply. This problem can only be solved by replacing the power supply with a more powerful one, but using a USB hub with its own power source will help delay the purchase of a power supply.
However, if the problem is not resolved after disconnecting all other devices, the problem may still be related to the lack of power from the power supply and an outdated USB port. In other words, on older laptops you will not be able to open a flash drive with a capacity of 36 GB or larger. There is no way to solve the problem; you can only buy a more modern laptop or computer.
A very common situation occurs when the user connects a flash drive to the front port of the PC, but the system does not see it. This means that the ports are not connected to the power supply on the motherboard, or too little power is allocated to them. You can connect the front panel yourself using the instructions located above in the section of the same name.
Can't see the flash drive due to Windows XP errors. Troubleshooting
The flash drive may also not be detected due to operating system errors. For example, Windows XP SP2 lacks updates and software packages that ensure the normal operation of USB devices. Moreover, it is possible that only several USB devices can work in one port.
The solution to this issue will be to update the system to SP3 and install the necessary updates. Even a new user can do this, since we only need a couple of clicks, and the system will automatically download, install and launch the update. So, let's get started, we can move in two ways - this is an official download from Windows Update or installing SP3 from a disk or flash drive. The first step is to check which package you already have installed.
Click on the “My Computer” icon with the right mouse button and select “Properties”. The following window will open in front of you, where information about your system will be indicated.
To install SP3, we need to allow the operating system to search and update the computer system. To do this, just go from the Control Panel to Windows Update.
As soon as you do this, the system will begin searching for updates, after which it will offer you to update everything at once or select only the ones you need. If you don't understand what update changes what, then it's better to let the system update completely.
After downloading all the updates, the operating system will require you to restart your computer to apply the new settings. Click “Ok” and wait patiently. That's all, now you can connect the flash drive and use it.
If you decide to choose the updates that should be installed, and not download them all automatically, then here is a guideline that will help improve the system's perception of USB drives.
Driver conflicts in Windows XP
There is also the problem of driver conflict. The fact is that some outdated drivers can cause errors at the system level, moreover, they can prevent the normal operation of new drivers. A striking example of such a problem is a situation when a user inserts a flash drive into a computer, tries to access the data on it, and the system immediately displays an error message asking to insert the disk. Or, the system simply freezes, and even assigning an existing letter to a flash drive partition is possible.
The reason for such errors is as follows. Let's say you have two flash drives, you connected one of them to the system. In automatic mode, all necessary drivers for this device are immediately installed. You have made the necessary manipulations to write or read files and removed the drive. After that, you insert a second flash drive, which is completely working, and one of the above errors pops up. This means that the system is trying to use the already installed driver from the first flash drive to launch the second, but they are not compatible.
Reinstalling Windows XP drivers for USB devices
This problem can be easily resolved in several ways. Reinstalling drivers automatically or manually. Let's look at a little theory: a driver from one USB device can be mistakenly used by the system to launch another USB device. To eliminate these problems, we need to first remove all existing drivers for USB drives, and then reinstall them.
Such a problem may display the message “USB device not recognized,” or unexplained processes occur at the system level that block access to data or cause the system to freeze.
Remove via DriveCleanup
You can effectively remove all existing drivers for USB devices using the DriveCleanup utility. Its advantage is that it searches the entire system for installed drivers and only then removes them.
First of all, turn off the computer and disconnect all USB devices from it in order to avoid conflict situations while the program is running. Turn on the PC, go to the official website of the program and download the executable file. The utility is compatible with any version of Windows, including different bitmaps. When downloading, pay attention to the file version.
Automatic installation
You have removed all drivers from your computer. In order for a device to function normally, the operating system must have drivers for it. The automatic driver installation process is incredibly simple, you just need to plug the USB flash drive into the USB port, after which the installation will begin immediately. A window will pop up that will display the installation progress; on some systems this may occur in a mode invisible to the user. Within one to two minutes, the installation will be completed and you will be able to use the device.
Manual installation
Manual installation means installing drivers not directly from the storage medium itself. We can also install drivers for a flash drive from third-party Internet resources, but to avoid conflict situations, we will install drivers for a flash drive using another computer.
So, we take our problematic flash drive and insert it into another computer, where it is recognized. A prerequisite for this process is that the versions of Windows on both computers match. We use the system search and find two files.
We transfer them to the problem computer by any means, be it sending by mail or using other removable media. You need to place these files in a folder with the same path that was on the first computer and confirm the replacement when the corresponding window pops up. We reboot the computer and enjoy its performance with FLASH disks.
We looked at only the most common reasons why a flash drive is not visible on the computer. In fact, there are many more of them. Moreover, there are problems that are expressed by other system messages, and their solution is already described in the paragraphs of the article.
The “Insert disk” message appears even if the flash drive is already connected to the USB port
This system error occurs if drivers overlap each other and interfere with the normal functioning of USB devices. In order to fix this error, you need to remove all drivers for USB devices and install them again. This process is described step by step in this article.
Message about the need to format the disk
This message appears if you are using a flash drive for the first time or if it has experienced a system failure. In addition to the message, you can make sure that it is not suitable for use, because it does not display either free space or occupied space. The solution to this issue is described in detail in paragraphs 8 and 9.
Data error message
This problem occurs in 3 cases. This is a driver conflict, a file system conflict, and a failure of the flash drive itself. It can be solved by reinstalling the drivers; if that doesn’t help, then do a quick format to preserve the ability to recover data on the flash drive. Step-by-step instructions are above.
Complete system freeze immediately after connecting the flash drive to the computer
This issue has already been discussed in the article, but I would like to point out that this error can occur for two reasons:
- Driver conflict.
- Faulty port.
It’s easy to check what problem you have, insert the flash drive into another port, if the freeze continues, it means there’s a problem with the drivers. Instructions and tips for reinstalling them were given as part of this article.
Why does the computer not see the flash drive when the indicator on it is lit?
The contact on the flash drive, which is responsible for transmitting information, may be damaged. A driver conflict and the assignment of a busy letter to a partition cannot be ruled out. If the problem does not go away after connecting the flash drive to another computer, try checking the availability of the partition. If everything is fine here, then reinstall the drivers and the flash drive will work.
Error 43 / Error 43
This error immediately stops reading information from a removable device, which means we won’t be able to immediately access the data. There are several problems that can cause Error 43.
- Malfunction of the device itself is the first of them. Check on another computer to see if this situation happens again.
- Driver conflict - solution described above.
- Updating the hardware configuration - simply roll back the driver version in the Task Manager.
conclusions
We have reviewed in detail the reasons that may prevent a computer from reading a flash drive and the information on it. The described solutions with step-by-step instructions will definitely help you get rid of this problem. An unreadable flash drive can be a death sentence only if the flash drive is faulty. In other situations, this is an easily reversible process. If you have any questions or couldn’t find a solution to your problem in the article, leave a comment and we’ll try to clarify the situation together.
