Windows 10: Problem with a 64gb USB Verbatim flash stick

This evening I wanted to transfer a 11gb video from an external hard drive to a 64gb USB flash stick (sometimes called a thumb drive or pen drive), but I noticed there seemed to be an 'extra drive' showing on 'This PC'....drive (H).
I think (but am not sure) this is a result of my previous failed attempt(s) to create a bootable Windows USB drive.
I'm guessing at that because of the name drive (G) seems to have acquired. (WinToUSB)....a program I have on my PC.

The solution is probably very similar to a problem I had a couple of weeks ago with a Toshiba external drive....a problem I was able to resolve with the help of some quite clever guys here on Ten Forums.
(you know who you are). *Wink

I'm over 70 so I don't always absorb (or remember) information I've been given in the past, so I'm asking for help once again. I've attached a screenshot to show the problem.

Just goes to show certain programs in the wrong hands (like mine) can cause havoc.



:)

 

Is it OK to install and run Windows 10 in a 64GB USB stick?

Hello,

I have planned to buy a SSD but the USB sticks and SSDs are both made of flash memory. Why can't I install Windows 10 in a Sandisk 64GB USB stick and start using it for daily tasks? including playing games.!

Please suggest.

 

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How do I reformat the 64GB USB stick used by media creation tool ?


My usb sticks were either 8GB of less, and 64GB, so when using the media creation tool to upgrade Windows 10.240 to the November update which failed, I had used my 64GB disk.



However, I cannot use it for anything else. Worse, it is now 32GB.

If I 'open as Portable Device' it shows only 32GB, but with 21.1 GB free of 31.9GB.



No where have I read of any issues or suggestions that Media creation tool does this, or of people encountering problems.

In case someone asks whether I am sure it is 64GB



Please can anyone explain how to get my 64GB back?