Windows 10: Using Flash Drive in Windowas 10 S Mode

I bought a new Windows 10 laptop that is in S Mode. When I plugged in a flash drive to back up some documents, the computer would not run the SanDisk program associated with the drive unless I gave up S Mode. Will another brand of thumb drive allow me to transfer files within S Mode? Thank you very much in advance.

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safely disconnect flash drive Windows 10 tablet mode

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

Do let us know the following to assist you better:

• What is the make and model of your device?
• Have you installed all the pending updates on your device?
• Have you installed any third-party applications on your device?

Step 1: If you have installed any third-party applications, I suggest you to uninstall them from Programs and Features and try if you are able to eject the flash drive safely.

Follow the below steps to uninstall the third-party applications.

• Right click on Start button, and then select
  Programs and features.
• 
  Double click on the program(Third party applications) you want to uninstall and select
  Uninstall.
  
• 
  Follow the onscreen instructions.
  

Step 2: I suggest you to install all the pending updates after upgrade to Windows 10.

• Connect to the internet.
• Press Windows key and type
  updates.
• Click on Check for updates.
• Under Windows Updates, click on
  Check for updates.
• Try to install the updates being shown.

Also, visit the computer manufacturer’s website and install the drivers being found and check if it helps.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue and required information, we will be happy to help you accordingly.

 

Copying movie to Flash Drive

Hi Todd,

One way on how to save and move files to a flash drive is by using the File Explorer in Windows 10. To assist you with your concern, to save your movie file to a flash drive, we suggest that you follow these steps:

• Connect your USB flash drive to your PC.
• Navigate to the folder or location where you save your movie files.
• Right-click on the movie file and select
  Copy.
• Right-click on the Start menu, and select
  File Explorer.
• On the left-pane, double-click on This PC.
• Double-click on the drive letter that correspond to your USB flash drive.
• Right-click and select Paste.
• Wait for the process to complete the transfer.
• Once you’re done, you can safely remove your USB flash drive.

Let us know if the solution above works for you.

 

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.