I can't open my Flash drive. [Solved]

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Logun Jan 23, 2009 11:35PM

Hi there,
I experienced the same problem...
When it shows "Removable Disk"....i right clicked & hit Properties.......then filled in a Name in the Summary tab (my name)....i suddenly got a pop up & wow......it started working again.....whew.....it was some relief !!!
I am using Transcend JF V10 8 GB
Try it out....
All d Best

Steve - Apr 27, 2009 02:31PM

Hey Your solution just worked for me..Thanks

ana3171 - Jun 2, 2009 04:46AM

Hi there,

I am trying to put a name in but its saying invalid name - I have tried multiple names but not accepting any of them - Do you have any ideas please? I would b really grateful

Datherra - Sep 22, 2009 02:12PM

Works for me too!
Tks man!

Lady Glade - Oct 19, 2009 03:39PM

Sorry to be dense, but where does it say "removable disc"? Where should I be looking?

Jade - Oct 29, 2009 12:51PM

On MyComputer, it should be the name of your thumb drive. You might have another name, though, such as Lexar Media (one of mine is called this) or a name you gave the thumb drive yourself.

acres - Nov 9, 2009 08:48AM

thanks - properties - that worked!

jan - Jan 23, 2010 04:06AM

huhuh it did not work for me... i cannot type any name...

Fouko - Feb 12, 2010 12:18PM

Thanks! Big help for me.

eric - Mar 21, 2010 11:42PM

yeah when i tried to insert a name for the Removal Disc it says "The volume label is not valid. Please enter a valid volume name"

what the heck do i do??

DUH - Mar 22, 2010 07:05PM

i HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM! I have Windows Vista and Idk what happened last night I was downloading music and i put it on my flash drive from my desktop to my laptop and my desktop shut off with my flash drive inside the desktop and when i try to open it it says "please insert disk"

gates - Apr 9, 2010 07:57AM

unaku arivey kidayatha loosu,..........logun-billgates

ginn monstaarr - Apr 13, 2010 01:40AM

where could i find those. i'm gonna try but i don't know how. please help me immediately. i couldn't open it. it says: "{lease insert a disk into Drive E:," ohoh! i'm so afriadd. it won't open now. T.T

ijalijol - Apr 16, 2010 09:12PM

i try what you suggest, but i can't write any words on Summary tab.
what should i do now?
i currently use Kingston DataTraveler 101 " DT101C/8GB "

If anyone that have solution please email me at "Email Id removed for security

ndumy - Apr 20, 2010 10:07AM

i have the same problem, im using the Kingston Data Traveler 4gb.. Please if you have any suggestions e-mail them to Email ID removed for security

M-Nicqa Roia - Apr 26, 2010 03:24AM

Hey, I tried your suggestion but I can't type any words on the Summary tab. What should I do now? Help me, please!

If anyone can help me, please email me at Email Id removed for security

Just let u knw - Apr 29, 2010 04:24AM

Here is a bad news. "Actually when this case happen, all the point show your pendrive is corrupted. Means you cannot open it no matter how.

weird - May 2, 2010 04:19AM

when i hitted propeties, there is no 'summary'....what do i do

Tracert - May 6, 2010 05:51PM

A corrupted flash drive can be fixed using a free tool that recoverthe FAT table and boot record . This is a common thing. There are many Windows and DOS version of tools, even free. Those utilities can access internaly the USB and write the FAT and boot sector. Research the internet using the key : How to fix my USB.

shana - Jun 5, 2010 01:59AM

actually i put my flash and the icon is coming down but it is not coming in 'My Computer' . why is that so?

ABC - Jun 6, 2010 12:28AM

I have an answer go to disk management and look for your pendrive and rename the letter

Luigi - Jun 20, 2010 03:58AM

thanks alot logun. really helped me. appreciate it.

Thanks. - Feb 9, 2013 03:26PM

Thank you so much. You are better than Dell techanical support :)

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honey Jun 18, 2010 05:42AM

I can't open my flash drive. When I inserted it to my computer it would just appear a removable disk and then when I tried to open it tells that the disk dirve is not formatted. Can this be fixed? what should I do to open it so that I can Use it again. Hope you can help me with this problem. thanks!

chizstic - Feb 6, 2013 09:52AM

thanks alot, u just saved a life

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Scart May 31, 2010 06:22PM

Control Panel:
Administrative Tools:
Computer Management:
(Left Column) Storage:
Disk Management:

You should be able to see all hard drives, optical drives, and removable media.
Locate your USB and it should say "unallocated space"
Right-click on the box beside the drive with the black stripe saying the above and select create a new partition.
Follow the wizard and you're done!

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yash May 3, 2010 12:46PM

i have a kingstone 8 gb pendrive,i was buy just 2 months ago,today when my computer was hanged,i take pendrive without through removing programme.aftet that next time when it was connected in usb that is not open and its total size and free space are showing 0.plz tell me what can i do,its possible to acess and discuess about that problem.

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Vit Jun 19, 2009 05:37PM

It's easy to fix. Right click My computer > Management > Disk management > select your drive > right click "change drive letter and paths" then Rename it to a different letter and it should open right away. =)

DEEQ - Jun 12, 2010 12:42AM

still same , it doesnt work... any other suggestion plz ...

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Roger Roger Jan 4, 2010 11:25AM

Ok I hope not to insult anyone on here but nobody seems to be reading the problem. This is beyond recovering data. Once the USB Flash drive or thumb drive however you want to call it, is put into the computer and you click on it you are told to insert media as though the drive is a cd drive. IF YOU GO TO DISK MANAGEMENT IT WILL NOT LET YOU FORMAT THE DRIVE BECAUSE IT THINKS THERE IS NO MEDIA IN IT. You can change the drive letter and that is all that happends the letter changes so you go from Removable Disk G to Removable disk F. You still can't use the drive. Plugging it into a Mac for me does nothing it won't show up at all not even using disk utility. Other programs don't see it as a drive except for the Data Recovery Wizard. The problem with Data Recovery Wizard is that it doesn't see any files to recover and it cant make this new 32gb datatraveler drive usable.

ertlicka - Jan 21, 2010 02:35PM

...yes, this is problem...i try repair the same problem of my friend. When I go to disk management, usb drive is there but without partition (exactly like you wrote "BECAUSE IT THINKS THERE IS NO MEDIA IN IT")...so i can't do anything (format, delete) on that usb disk or key.

...this was my first step, but when i saw that, i sad to myself...hops, where is partition :))

data is not important...have you guys any ideas? ;)

(sorry for my english ;) )

Ladypolitik - Apr 5, 2010 07:59PM

Thank you Roger Roger, I am having the same problem, my flash drive used to light up when plugged in, but none of these solutions are working because the the disk is only recognized as a removable disk G: It cannot be opened, it cannot be explored, and it cannot be opened as a portable device.

When you find a solution, will you please share? Thanks.

my os: vista home

subhan - Apr 7, 2010 03:31AM

I also having the same problem, my flash drive used to light up when plugged in, but none of these solutions are working because the the disk is only recognized as a removable disk G: It cannot be opened, it cannot be explored, and it cannot be opened as a portable device. my operating system is window xp sp2 and sp3

ginn monstaarr - Apr 13, 2010 01:44AM

mine is Removable Disk E:. is it still the same ? how could i recover my this ? oh! i'm so in trouble. >.<

ndumy - Apr 20, 2010 10:11AM

Roger im having the same problem. Please assist Bro.. anser at Email ID removed for security

rokr - Apr 23, 2010 10:26AM

same probz buddy...i'm pissed in here...:(

duncan - May 1, 2010 09:46AM

same here man. every answer i have read all day has missed the point that i windows knows there is a usb device but when you click on itt in any way it says "please insert disk into removable disk " so none of these recovery solutions work. i have been online 6 hours flat trying to find a solution

Kara C - May 2, 2010 06:16PM

@ Duncan , I'm having the same problem, the light for my flash drive is on. It just says Please insert a disk into Re\movable disk. I have to get my info off this drive!!

tillywilly - May 3, 2010 11:28AM

I also am having the same problem ...pleaseee someone help...this is a 16 gb drive ...

really this should not be happening...grrrrrrrr

aztig - May 8, 2010 12:03PM

that is hardware error

aztig - May 8, 2010 12:05PM

u can see that usb recognice but no media or disk
it means ur usb flash nand ic was damage

aztig - May 8, 2010 12:08PM

the sulotion was change the ic inside its like rectangular with 48 pins

top - May 10, 2010 06:51PM

hey guys i got a problem with my samsung yp-s2 when i open it it choose to open eith another program but i double clicked it and hit AUTOPLAY it worked! but it still as a folder icon anyone can help me with this?

nastradamus - Jun 8, 2010 03:02AM

Dude you have virus!

ed - Jun 9, 2010 10:29PM

I agree with this part "This is beyond recovering data. Once the USB Flash drive or thumb drive however you want to call it, is put into the computer and you click on it you are told to insert media as though the drive is a cd drive. IF YOU GO TO DISK MANAGEMENT IT WILL NOT LET YOU FORMAT THE DRIVE BECAUSE IT THINKS THERE IS NO MEDIA IN IT."

In my case, I am using an R4 Revolution for DS (NDSL/NDS) MicroSD USB2.0 card. It shows all my backup games fine in my NintendoDS but when I pop the micro card into my USB slot, my computer does not recognize, it says "please insert a disk into removeable disk" - I do not want to wipe my card clean - I will look for better solution

vichu - Nov 26, 2012 05:10AM

just try online recovery jetflash

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danu Feb 11, 2009 10:08AM

i can not open my flash driver

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Thabo Jun 2, 2009 05:39PM

Try this utility Control Panel/Computer Administrative Tools/Computer Management/Disk Management . I did have the same problem. I was able to bring back my flash drive. You will need to mount the drive after which youl need to create a partition. this will restore the header on your drive.

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TERDS Feb 6, 2009 03:54AM

Hello
My friend All I can Sudgest about your problem my comment of your problem simple just insert your flashdrive into your pc then go to run then type <cmd> and then if your flashdrive location asuming drive f:/ you just type c:/ format f:/ then press enter and choose yes? after that if the problem is the same? i think there was a problem into your hardware chipset of your flashdrive you need to replace a flash memory or else you need to buy new

BY: (TERD)
from Technician of techead Sm Cebu

by Email ID removed for security

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cheecho 4Posts Tuesday February 10, 2009Registration date Feb 11, 2009 09:38PM

you can right click on the icon of your drive and re-format it if you don't have anything important on it. Odds are that it might have gotten removed while data was still being sent and it might have corrupted the software.

tillywilly - May 3, 2010 01:02PM

uhhhh wont let me ..keeps saying..
please insert a disc into drive E

anjana wickramasingha - May 4, 2010 06:09AM

i also my usb ports are not working

aztig - May 8, 2010 12:16PM

only 1sulotion to all ur problems its a hardware
the nand flash ic was damage
to change it

aztig - May 8, 2010 12:17PM

inside the flash drive its like a rectangular ic with 48 pins

Vishal HSP - Jun 18, 2010 07:13PM

if you are having a transend flash drive
go to www.transendusa.com
select the product >flash drive> select >flash online recovery tool> and proceed with your repair
it repaired my pen drive

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Anonymous User Dec 5, 2008 06:44AM

Hello friends,

i hv a 32 GB kingston flash drive, it can copy any type of data but whenever i copy from pen drive into my pc, it shows multiple empty folders in the same folder n audio-video files got currupted, softwares too. It shows changed name of the forlder in symbols like +-+-+-+-+-+-... Can anyone solve my problem plzzzz...

ashuein47 - Dec 5, 2008 11:16AM

hello friend,

Just do one thing go to My computer>right click>manage>disk management

select the pen drive there separately and format...... check it again

if it doesnt works then again go to same location select your pen drive and opt for delete logical drive

then again right click to form a new partition or logical drive..... select form a new logical drive and again format it completely..

Note: dont opt for quick format,,, let it format completely.

hope this solves your problem,.....

Kamille - May 9, 2009 10:26AM

How do i get to form a new petition or delete logica drive. I have opened everything and its showing my flash drive is healthy and active but its not showing on my computer. So please guide me step by step. When i try to right click on my on my drive the options that i can click on are open, explore, change drive letter and paths..., format, properties and help. The options that i cannot click are mark partition as active and delete partition. Now i don't know what is wrong.

sanju › ashuein47 - Jul 7, 2009 10:32PM

my pen drive is not formated
my pen drive space is 1GB
on viewd Space is 324GB
please fix this problem

Mike - Jan 24, 2009 11:43PM

I got a 8gb kingston drive too!
I got the same problem as you do!
Did you got any chance that you solve that, plz help

I can save any files into the drive but when I go to another pc it opens up an empty folder and all my rar file got all
corrupted and unusable and all of my documents got all erased!!

what's happening you gotta help me plz I need to use my flash drive fast

In where I'm in flash drives are very expensive so I want to but one but I can't you see I short on the dough sry!

If you don't know you can just tell me where else you find help!

ThanQ very much! ALL the best to everyone

fightflashfraud - Feb 21, 2009 01:19PM

Seems like you have a fake flash drive there - there are a lot of them around. You'll find information about this issue on my fightflashfraud blog on wordpress. There is a free program you can download to test flash drives called h2testw which will give you a report showing the real capacity of the drive, which is probably a lot less than is shown in the properties window - probably only 4GB

Mike - Feb 10, 2013 01:35PM

Thanks you so much, I didn't really had the chance to thank you "fightflashfraud"
it appears that my flash drive was really a fake. Man! I was dumb, didn't realize it until i tried that software u mentioned. Thanks again for opening up my eyes. I'll surely be more careful the next time I buy a flash drive. ^^

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digger Mar 25, 2009 12:39AM

Hey all,
I've searched and searched without luck on this topic, but I have similar troubles.
My 1GB flash drive asks for media to be inserted when I try to open it, seems to think it's a bloody DVD/CD rom or something, when I go to disk management I can't do jack (format or re-partition the damn thing) it see's it as a DVD/CD rom in there as well? Get the same prob on all pc's that I plug it into. I've tried the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool, which has been recommended on numerous sites only to be told again that there is no media inserted. I think it's had it's day, what ya's reckon?

Thabo - Jun 2, 2009 05:43PM

Control Panel/Computer Administrative Tools/Computer Management/Disk Management This utility will help. Just play around, I hope you shall come right. If not then your drive could have an electronic fault.

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skeye Jun 27, 2009 11:44PM

had sme problem, thought gonna have to buy a new player. but occasionally i had to re-install windows, and on new system it reqested to reboot computer to show flash drive, and checdisk checked F:drive and fixed everything.
rty to run CHKDSK.EXE

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malek Jun 12, 2010 02:20AM

try to download flash format and solve your problem easily by followng the instructions within the program

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siredude Nov 23, 2008 08:21AM

hey we had this problem and we fixed last night how we did it was insert what u need before u boot the comp then go into the menu before login screen shows up youll find it there and run it we did that and every thing was fine but now we lost connection to our modem so make sure u have the knowledge to fix ur modem, tell me how u did it

trini stud - Dec 9, 2009 02:05AM

answer 11 solved my flash drive problem...i had to loose all d saved files but i did nt mind cause now i m able to utilise my flash drive again...thanks a lot bro.....

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Hellow Jan 17, 2009 11:04AM

I had a similar problem before. If we're talking about the same virus, I fixed bypassed it by just typing the drive's path in the address bar, or right-clicking and choosing explore. But by the looks of it you're talking about something else.

But now I have another problem, my new USB stick/mp3 player has this new system wherein in creates a new drive space in MyComputer, and I can't use the method earlier to fix this because I don't know the name of the path. Has anyone experienced this?

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Gungistoker Feb 23, 2009 03:21PM

I've actually had this problem on two separate occasions with what seemed to be the same issue. However, one was recoverable, the other wasn't. To find out if it's recoverable, download & install the trial version of an application called 'Data Recovery Wizard v4.3.6'. Run the wizard & click 'Complete Recovery', if it sees your flash drive then you are in luck. However, the trial version won't complete the recovery until you buy the Pro version. At this point do a web search for a similar free product until you find one that will recover it. Or you can spend the money for the Pro version. This was the only product that actually worked for me though. Good luck.

auto78900 2Posts Thursday April 23, 2009Registration date - Apr 23, 2009 09:00PM

Ok, then try this with the one you suspected not to work at all with "recovery wizard".
Put that usb flash into am Aplle Macintosh pc and I guarantee you it will recognise it and give you access to all
your files on it.

Please send me a reply , when u find out that I was right.

quickstang38 - Apr 30, 2009 02:41PM

Only had a Mac with OS 9 on it but it still wouldn't read my jump. The Mac said it needed to initialize the drive.

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David Apr 26, 2009 01:41AM

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auto78900 2Posts Thursday April 23, 2009Registration date - Apr 26, 2009 07:44PM

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tejasphil Aug 8, 2009 12:03PM

Ever since the development of the 1.44 floppy it has never been a good idea to work directly on a storage device except a hard drive. You can lose all of your data if you print or work on the device. From now on copy your work to the desktop to work on it or print and then save it back to the device if you made changes.

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