Windows 10: I am trying to use recovery usb on my laptop Windows 11 but am unable to highlight it do I...

I am trying to use recovery usb on my Windows 11 but am unable to highlight it Do I need to disable secure boot before use

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USB Flash drive not seen on Laptop running Windows 11

Hi,EliBiek

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.



I'm sorry to hear that neither Windows 11 laptops nor Android phones recognize USB flash drives. Here are some steps you can take to try to retrieve data from a potentially damaged or corrupted USB flash drive:



1.Check the USB connection: Make sure the USB port you are using is working properly. Try connecting the USB flash drive to a different USB port on our laptop.



2.Using a different computer: Try connecting the USB flash drive to another computer to see if it is recognized. This will help determine if the problem is with the USB drive itself or the laptop.



3.Check Disk Management (Windows):

• Press Windows Key + X and select Disk Management.
  
• Look for the USB flash drive in the list of drives. If it appears but does not have a drive letter assigned, you may need to assign a drive letter to access it.
  

If none of these steps help to retrieve data from the USB flash drive and the data on the USB flash drive is critical, it is advisable to stop trying to access it further to prevent any further damage. Recovering data from a physically damaged drive is very complicated and you may consider seeking the help of a professional data recovery service. They have specialized tools and expertise to recover data from damaged storage devices.

Best Regards

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Unable to use USB and Printer on laptop

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are unable to use USB and Printer on your laptop, we will look into this for you. However, to get to the root cause of the issue, please reply to the following questions:

• What happens when you plug in any USB device to the laptop?
  
• Do you receive any error code/message?
  
• What is the make and model of the laptop?
  
• What is the make and model of the printer?
  
• Which version of Windows 10 are you using currently? To check type:winver in the search bar on the Taskbar and hit
  Enter.
  

In the meantime, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below:



Method 1: Install latest Windows Updates



I suggest you to install the pending updates on the computer and see if that helps in resolving the issue. Please follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows key + I, to open
   Settings.
   
2. Click on Update & Security.
   
3. Click on Windows Updates.
   
4. Click on Check for Updates, this will check for the updates and install them.
   
5. If prompted, restart the computer to finish installing the updates.
   

Method 2: Reinstall USB controllers



We can try uninstalling the USB controllers that are not working properly and see if that helps. Please follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows key + R, to open
   Run box.
   
2. Type devmgmt.msc and click on OK. This will open
   Device Manager.
   
3. Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers.
   
4. Right click a device and select Uninstall. Repeat this step for each device that is not working.
   
5. Once complete, restart the computer. The USB devices will be installed automatically after restart.
   

Method 3: Disable USB selective suspend setting



You can disable the USB selective suspend setting this will prevent the USB device from powering down. Please follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows key + R, to open
   Run box.
   
2. Type control and click on
   OK.
   
3. Select Large icons from the drop down for
   View by.
   
4. Now, click on Power Options.
   
5. Click on Change plan settings for the current selected plan.
   
6. Click on Change advanced power settings.
   
7. Expand USB Settings > USB selective suspend settings.
   
8. Click on the drop down and select Disabled for
   On battery and Plugged in.
   
9. Click on Apply and OK.
   

Method 4: Install Motherboard’s latest chipset drivers



You can try installing the latest chipset drivers for the Motherboard so that the USB device will be recognized. Please visit the support site of the computer manufacturer to install the latest chipset drivers.



Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.



Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Data recovery software

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