Windows 10: Windows 10/11 doesn't recognize USB flash drive when creating a "Recovery drive"

Discus and support Windows 10/11 doesn't recognize USB flash drive when creating a "Recovery drive" in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Dell XPS 8960, Windows 11, 64Gb, 1Tb SSD, 2Tb SATA, 4Tb attached. 64Gb USB flash drive. I only use Sandisk. No other programs that I use have any... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Jade3388, Apr 5, 2025.

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    Windows 10/11 doesn't recognize USB flash drive when creating a "Recovery drive"


    Dell XPS 8960, Windows 11, 64Gb, 1Tb SSD, 2Tb SATA, 4Tb attached. 64Gb USB flash drive. I only use Sandisk. No other programs that I use have any problems with them. I have the same problem whether I select "With" or "Without" system files. This issue has been around for a long, long time. Any suggestions?I guess I should ask: Does Microsoft still support "Making and using a recovery drive"?

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Windows 10/11 doesn't recognize USB flash drive when creating a "Recovery drive"

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