Windows 10: can't write to or from a flash drive

Discus and support can't write to or from a flash drive in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; after recent updates, I can't copy to/from my flash on my pc only , it works on another pc , it's formatted NTFS, I tried many things I changed the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by 42015108, Oct 13, 2018.

  1. 42015108 Win User

    can't write to or from a flash drive


    after recent updates, I can't copy to/from my flash on my pc only , it works on another pc , it's formatted NTFS, I tried many things I changed the registry value and clear attributes from cmd. I checked the permission on my folders and I have full control to write and also the flash , the problem persist and I get answers from this community and nothing worked . now Im in serious problem

    :)
     
    42015108, Oct 13, 2018
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  2. Fernandz Win User

    How To Format A Write Protected Flash Memory ?

    ¿You already tried this one?...

    Run CMD


    1. diskpart
    2. list disk

    Then in the 3º step, put the correct number of disk in the list for the usb flash (if it's listed in disk 3, then you'll have to write select disk 3).

    2. select disk #
    3. clean
    4. create partition primary
    5. select partition 1
    6. active
    7. format fs=fat32
    8. assign
    9. exit

    with that commands you will format the flash drive in fat32, if you have a large drive you can select also "format fs=ntfs" in step 7.

    good luck!
     
    Fernandz, Oct 13, 2018
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  3. Mayra Aqu Win User
    CD to flash drive

    Hi Pam,

    There are several ways to copy your pictures from the CD to the Flash drive. One of which is by using the shortcut keys to copy and paste it.

    We suggest following the steps below:

    • Insert the CD and flash drive to your PC.
    • Use Cortana and type File Explorer then click it.
    • Choose This PC.
    • Open the CD drive.
    • If all the pictures are in a specific folder, press Ctrl + A
      on your keyboard to automatically choose all the pictures then, press Ctrl + C to copy it.
    • Afterwards, Open the Flash drive, choose the location where you want to copy the pictures then press
      Ctrl + V to paste it.

    Let us know if you need anything else.
     
    Mayra Aqu, Oct 13, 2018
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  4. can't write to or from a flash drive

    USB Flash drive made bootable

    Hi Nelson,

    Check if there is any slide switch on the side that provides write protection. It show's a closed and open lock on each side. We suggest to follow these steps below:

    • Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port.
    • Click Start, type devmgmt.msc in the Search textbox and press Enter.
    • Find Disk Drives and expand it.
    • Find the USB flash drive you want to format, and double-click it. It opens the
      Properties dialog box.
    • Click Policies tab.
    • By default, the Optimize for quick removal option selected, switch it to Optimize for performance and then press
      OK.
    • Now open Computer. Right click on the USB Flash Drive and select Format. The Format dialog box now appears.
    • Select NTFS in the File System field.
    • Press Start and wait while the process will be completed.

    You can also connect the USB drive on a different computer and try formatting.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Martin Bar, Oct 13, 2018
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