USB not being picked up by pc


  1. Posts : 217
    windows 8.1 pro
       #1

    USB not being picked up by pc


    I tried to create Windows 10 media installation on USB flash drive using media creation tool but flash drive but does not show up on pc even though it is plugged in and when i checked device manager it states device is working properly...cannot reformat it...when media creation tool finishes downloading Windows 10..message pops up stating ..please insert drive..which is inserted.

    I have two other 32Gb usb flash drives and similar issues occur..they can't be all faulty can they ?

    Please advise.

    Thankyou

    My OS is Windows 10 Pro with latest updates
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  2. Posts : 4,124
    Windows 3.1 to Windows 11
       #2

    Could be a bad port - as there are 4 contacts that are made when USB device plugged in
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  3. Posts : 18,044
    Win 10 Pro 64-bit v1909 - Build 18363 Custom ISO Install
       #3

    Hello @treblefree,

    Maybe the drives have been set to hidden somehow!
    Have a look here => Hide Specific Drives in Windows.

    I hope this helps!
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  4. Posts : 217
    windows 8.1 pro
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Usb not recognized


    Sorry for delay in replying.Tried flash drive on friends pc..did not work.So,binned it..got another one.

    Simplicity in some occasions is the best solution..

    Thank you
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  5. Posts : 18,044
    Win 10 Pro 64-bit v1909 - Build 18363 Custom ISO Install
       #5

    Hello @treblefree,

    treblefree said:
    Sorry for delay in replying.Tried flash drive on friends pc..did not work. So,binned it..got another one.

    Simplicity in some occasions is the best solution.
    Please mark this thread as Solved!
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