Windows 10: USB drive not showing up

Discus and support USB drive not showing up in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; So my USB drive is not showing up in File Explorer but it is showing up in Disk Manager which is probably a good thing,there is nothing important on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Matmox, Sep 3, 2024.

  1. MATMOX
    Matmox Win User

    USB drive not showing up


    So my USB drive is not showing up in File Explorer but it is showing up in Disk Manager which is probably a good thing,there is nothing important on the drive so if there is a way that includes formatting or something then it is alright but I just need help cause I am clueless.

    :)
     
    Matmox, Sep 3, 2024
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  2. LAZZER408
    Lazzer408 Win User

    help. USB drive isn't assigned a drive letter.

    Any usb flash drive I plug into my computer isn't assigned a drive letter. The physical drive shows in the "safely remove hardware" but it doesnt show up in disk management. I have tried to populate the volume thru the safely remove hardware properties window and it does pop up in the list but it doesn't stay there. This isn't a format or assign a letter problem. It's more complicated then that. Maybe one of the services needed for usb drive management was disabled? Suggestions needed. btw external usb harddrives work fine.
     
    Lazzer408, Sep 3, 2024
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  3. GINO DES
    Gino Des Win User
    My USB Backup drive does not show in My Computer window.

    Hi Meran,

    A few possible reason can cause your external drive to not show in File Explorer. To diagnose and fix this issue, we suggest that you check the Disk Management window. To open it, follow the steps below:

    • Right-click on the Start button.
    • Select Disk Management.
    • Alternatively, you can search diskmgmt.msc in Cortana.

    Examine the list of drives in the Disk Management window and look for your external drive. Even if it doesn’t show up in File Explorer, it should appear here. If the drive appears, it may not be appearing in File Explorer because it needs to be assigned
    a drive letter. To do this, right-click the partition on the drive in Disk Management and select
    Change Drive Letter and Paths.

    If you don’t see the drive in the Disk Management window at all, we suggest that you try connecting the drive to a different USB port or use a different USB cable. We also recommend that you avoid using USB hubs, and connect the drive directly to your computer.

    If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to post a reply.
     
    Gino Des, Sep 3, 2024
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  4. 7.62
    7.62 Win User

    USB drive not showing up

    Installing Windows 7 via USB flash drive!

    USB drive doesnt show up, even after a format through windows (XP)

    Any suggestions?
     
    7.62, Sep 3, 2024
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