Windows 10: Can a single thumb drive hold 2 recovery drive files?

Discus and support Can a single thumb drive hold 2 recovery drive files? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi,I had made a recovery drive when I first set up my laptop and got everything I wanted running on a thumb drive with 64gb memory space. If I were to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by JohnnyBL, Dec 18, 2023.

  1. JOHNNYBL
    JohnnyBL Win User

    Can a single thumb drive hold 2 recovery drive files?


    Hi,I had made a recovery drive when I first set up my laptop and got everything I wanted running on a thumb drive with 64gb memory space. If I were to create a new recovery drive using the same thumb drive, would my old recovery files be deleted or would it be able to hold both recovery drives to which I would be able to choose from?Thanks!

    :)
     
    JohnnyBL, Dec 18, 2023
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  2. JENNIFER MILLER (JMILLER)
    Jennifer Miller (jmiller) Win User

    recovery thumb drive

    If I create a recovery thumb drive on this laptop to fix the one that's not booting will I lose files/pictures on the laptop I'm having trouble with?
     
    Jennifer Miller (jmiller), Dec 18, 2023
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  3. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User
    Transfer a file to a thumb drive

    Hi Michael,

    Connect the USB Thumb drive

    Right click the file you want to transfer and click 'Send to' - flash drive (that drive should be bottom of he 'Send to' list . . .
     
    DaveM121, Dec 18, 2023
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  4. R-GOODWIN
    R-Goodwin Win User

    Can a single thumb drive hold 2 recovery drive files?

    Win 10 Create Recovery Drive process fails to find thumb drive

    After formatting a 4GB thumb drive and launching the Create Recovery Drive process via the Win 10 Control Panel Recovery option, it fails to list an available drive. Instead, it cranks for about 30 seconds and comes back with,

    We can't create the recovery drive

    A problem occurred while creating the recovery drive.

    I've tried plugging the USB drive into both a 2.0 and 3.0 USB port: No difference.

    I've tried inserting a fresh disc into my DVD drive: No luck there either.

    I've created a Win 10 ISO file and re-installed the OS: No help.

    Running out of ideas...
     
    R-Goodwin, Dec 18, 2023
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