If, when connecting a USB flash drive to a computer, it is not detected, do not rush to throw it away. Indeed, in most cases, this problem can be solved. Removable storage media can be restored and adjusted to work.
Necessary
- - computer;
- - usb flash drive;
- - JetFlash Recovery Tool.
Instructions
Step 1
JetFlash Recovery Tool is a lightweight (about 3.5 MB), but very useful program for recovering "broken" flash drives that are "buggy" in operation. Such usb media are not recognized by the computer, the system does not see them even after a reboot, you cannot copy information from them or save a new document. If you have one of the above symptoms, look for this utility and install it on your computer. This program will definitely come in handy for you.
Step 2
You can find the program on the Internet on sites with software. It is enough to enter the search keyword JetFlash Recovery Tool in the query you are using and follow one or more of the links provided, where the utility you need will be located. Download the application, unzip the archive and run the program.
Step 3
After that, connect the USB stick to your computer. Wait a while for the flash drive to be able to determine. Then, to restore it, you will need to click the Start button and wait for the process to finish. After that, you should exit the work with the Exit button. Now you can disconnect the USB flash drive and reconnect it to your computer to check if the problem was solved or not. As practice shows, in most cases, using this program, removable media can be restored in a matter of seconds.