Windows 10: USB memory sticks suddenly only works once in win10?

Something has happened that seemingly only allows the the USB Mass Storage Device driver structure (?) to be used once per boot...

I can use a single memory stick once - after that all storage devices (including the first if it's unplugged) will be detected ("Devices and Printers") but not mounted. "Troubleshoot" always lead to "Restart your PC to finish installing drivers and updates" - which makes no difference compared to just restarting.

I have no idea what is causing this - but it's highly annoying and I don't have the time for a reinstall right now.

Any hints to a solution? Or even just a guess on a cause?


Thanks and best regards,

Anders

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Cannot get Win10 to recognize a 128g usb memory stick.

Hello Brad,

To assist you with your concern, please answer the following:

• Which device are you using?
• Are you receiving any error message when you're trying to connect your USB Memory Stick?
• Have you tried any troubleshooting steps?

Looking forward to your response.

 

Windows 10 Problem with usb port and old memory stick

Hello Steve,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

We regret the inconvenience caused to you. We will be glad to assist you with your issue.

• Does the issue occur when u try with different USB drive?
• Did you install all the pending Windows update?

I suggest you to first try and check with different USB Memory stick and check if the same issue occurs. Also try using your current USB memory stick in different USB port and check. Also install all the pending Windows
updates and check. You can also try using the Memory stick on another system and check if its working fine.

For now, you can try updating the drivers of the Memory Stick and check if it helps:

Follow the steps to update drivers from the Device Manager:

1. Right click on
Start button, select Device Manager andEnter.

2. Find the drivers which needs to be installed and also see if there are any warning symbols. If yes update the drivers.

3. Right click on the Memory stich device and click on
Update driver.

Let us know the status of the issue. We will be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

Unable to select 'Action required' for a new Memory Stick - Win10

Hi,

Sorry for the inconvenience caused with the memory stick.

This issue might have occurred if not tried on other USB ports or if the chipset drivers are not updated.

What is the make/mode of your computer?

I suggest you to try it again on the same USB port or another port. Ensure that the memory stick is connected properly.

Also update your chipset drivers and check.

You may run the hardware and device troubleshooter and check if it fixes the issue.

• 
  Type troubleshooting in the search bar.
  
• 
  Click view all in the left panel.
  
• 
  Select ‘Hardware and devices' and follow the on-screen instructions.
  

Hope it helps. Keep us posted on the memory stick issue. We are happy to help!