unable to read file on USB key

Hello

My daughter bring me an USB key where no file could be read. PC does recognize the 4 partitions, but when I try to read them, an error message say "Insert disk" I did try with CHKDSK: An error message say unable to access the drive

I tried with RECOVA: application to recover data, again, a message Not able to open the drive.

Anything I can do more?

Martin

Flash drive was use on PC.

Martin

You could try making a live Linux DVD or USB and see if Linux can read the flash drive. Ubuntu and Linux Mint are very popular distributions. I used this program to make my USB flash drive but if you do a Google search you will find many others.

Universal USB Installer Easy as 1 2 3 | USB Pen Drive Linux

I've seen the problem exist when the user didn't properly remove the drive using the icon in the Notification Area [may need to click the Up arrow to see it] or the Eject link in File Explorer. Windows may not have been completely through with the drive and using those functions ensures it is or prompts if not.

arjfca said:

Hello

My daughter bring me an USB key where no file could be read. PC does recognize the 4 partitions, but when I try to read them, an error message say "Insert disk" I did try with CHKDSK: An error message say unable to access the drive

I tried with RECOVA: application to recover data, again, a message Not able to open the drive.

Anything I can do more?

Martin

You can use TestDisk to retrieve files from damaged USB key depending of how bad the error is. It's a good tool even if UI is text based. On the same site you have also a tool to retreive photos/videos.

Format the drive .. this is the only way to read the drive.
Now run Recova.. with deep scan.. may take hours to complete .. but is your only chance