insert thi same usb device into anothercomputer, ad enable hidden files or folders in that usb device by using attrib command, once you found hidden files , then delete it from usb device.
insert same devices into your computer and recheck it.
Windows 11 USB Drive Error
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hi I'm getting this error whenever I plug in a USB flash/thumb drive. I have tried with other USB drive, same error.
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Virginia M 41,105 Reputation points Independent Advisor2021-11-08T15:46:53+00:00 Hello, I’m Virginia, I have 20 years of expertise in fixing my own & friends’ PC problems.
Sorry to hear you’re experiencing problems.
Do you currently have Windows 10 or 11?
Right click on start & choose powershell with admin & enter:
SFC /SCANNOW
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
If you currently have Windows 10 then you can try an in-place repair:
I recommend an in-place upgrade repair.
To repair Windows without losing any data then follow the instruction here:
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/16397-repai...
This will also upgrade you to the latest version of Windows - currently 21H1 - if you’re not already running this.
In a nutshell you just download the media creation tool, run this & choose to upgrade now.
Please note a repair install is not a reset, this is a last attempt at repairing a PC without a clean install. If this fails to repair the problem then usually a clean install is required.
Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.