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USB stick doesn't show up, cannot format or create partition

Anonymous
2024-12-15T14:44:29+00:00

Hello,

I found an old USB stick (VERBATIM STORE N GO 32GB) and wondered what was on it. When i plugged it into my computer, firstly it didn't appear in file explorer. I tried :

-analyze : result = could not scan because drive is empty, you need to format it first

-format : result = Windows can't format your disk

-creating new partition : result = error, can continue but might not work (it didnt)

-update drivers : result = drivers are up to date

-manually reinstall drivers : result = none

-clean using DISKPART : result = could not respond to demand because I/O errors

-clean using chkdsk : result = error

-change the drive letter : result = none

I don't think it is repairable, but if you guys have any idea...

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  1. DaveM121 871.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-12-15T16:18:09+00:00

    Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    USB flash drives are very volatile and they can fail at any time, even new flash drives fail, your information indicates that USB flash drive has most likely failed.

    Try plugging that flash drive into another PC and check to see if it works.

    If not, you will find 'fixes' all over the Internet, sadly none of them work, the drive cannot be repaired

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