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Why is my pen drive not detected by any PC?

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Why is my pen drive not detected by any PC?

When your pen drive is detected but not opening, there is a possibility that the drive is in RAW format. You need to convert it to a compatible file system to use it. Right-click on the ‘Start’ icon and key in ‘Computer Management’ then click on it. Go to the ‘Disk Management’ and figure out your drive device.

How do I get my computer to recognize my USB drive?

How Do I Get My Computer to Recognize a USB Device [Solved]

  1. Check if the USB Device Is Recognized on Another Laptop.
  2. Run Device Troubleshooter.
  3. Uninstall and Re-install USB Controllers.
  4. Disable USB Selective Suspend Setting.
  5. Recover Data and Reformat the USB Drive to Make It Recognized.

How can I solve my pendrive problem?

6. Repair Corrupted SD Card Or Pen Drive Using Windows Explorer

  1. Open My Computer or This PC in File Explorer.
  2. Right-click on the corrupted drive.
  3. Find and Click on Format in the drop-down menu.
  4. Click Restore Device Defaults in the popup window.
  5. Click Start to begin the format process.

How do I fix an undetected USB?

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 external drive not showing up?

If the drive still isn’t working, unplug it and try a different USB port. It’s possible the port in question is failing, or just being finicky with your specific drive. If it’s plugged into a USB 3.0 port, try a USB 2.0 port. If it’s plugged into a USB hub, try plugging it directly into the PC instead.

How do I find my external hard drive on my PC?

Click the folder icon on the Windows 10 taskbar. Click the arrow to the left of Quick Access. Click the external hard drive name to access it. For some users, you may need to press This PC from the menu that appears, and then follow that up with double-clicking the external hard drive.

How do I fix BIOS not detecting hard drive?

Check if the hard drive is disabled in the BIOS

  1. Restart PC and enter system setup (BIOS) by pressing F2.
  2. Check and switch on hard drive detection in system configurations.
  3. Enable the auto-detection for future purpose.
  4. Reboot and check if the drive is detectable in BIOS.

Why won’t my BIOS detect hard drive?

The BIOS will not detect a hard drive if the data cable is faulty. Make sure the SATA cables are in good condition, and you have connected them promptly. Also, inspect the motherboard for bent or misaligned pins. Check your hard drive manufacturer’s documentation for the right type of cables.

What is the AHCI mode?

AHCI – a new mode for memory devices, where a computer can use all SATA advantages, primarily higher speed of data exchange with SSD and HDD (Native Command Queuing technology, or NCQ), as well as hot swapping of hard disks.