Do I need the same brand of storage for a prebuilt PC?
If I buy a prebuilt computer, do I need to install the same brand of storage that it already uses, or can I add a separate drive? I'm…
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USB Drive Says “Insert a Disk” After Being Dropped—Can It Be Recovered?
I accidentally dropped my Lexar USB flash drive while walking. A few minutes later, I plugged it into my computer, but instead of showing its usual custom name,…
Dropped USB Drive Now Says “Insert a Disk”—Can It Be Recovered?
I accidentally dropped my Lexar USB drive while walking. A few minutes later, I plugged it into my computer, but instead of showing its usual nickname, "USB Rod,"…
Forgot the password to an encrypted USB drive containing irreplaceable family records
I copied my father's old files from a computer onto a USB flash drive before formatting the computer. The files include extremely old family and historical documents, some…
Forgot the password to a USB drive containing irreplaceable family records—can the files be recovered?
I copied the contents of my father's old computer to a USB flash drive before formatting the computer. The drive was unreliable during the copy, sometimes appearing and…
Can Files Be Recovered From a USB Drive With a Broken Memory Chip?
My dual USB/USB-C flash drive suddenly stopped working. None of my computer, TV, or phone could detect it, and the connectors felt unusually loose. After removing the casing,…
Why doesn’t this character-shaped flash drive fit in a USB port?
I bought a character-shaped flash drive, but its connector doesn't fit into a standard USB port and the plug looks unusual compared with normal USB drives. Is it…
This character-shaped flash drive doesn’t fit any USB port—what is it?
I bought a cute character-shaped flash drive, but the connector doesn't fit into a standard USB port and the metal end looks unusual. Is it defective or a…
How can I restore my USB drive after using it for a Linux installer?
I used this USB drive to install CashyOS, which left it with boot-related partitions. Now I want to use it as regular storage again, but the partition manager…
How can I restore my USB drive after using it for a Linux installer?
I used my USB drive to create a bootable Linux installer, and now I want to return it to a normal storage drive. The USB was advertised as…
How can I run an application entirely from a USB flash drive?
A friend once showed me how they could plug a flash drive into a school computer and run games directly from it without installing anything. I have limited…
What’s the usual loading time for Windows setup from a flash drive?
I'm trying to set up Windows from a USB 3 flash drive, but it's been stuck on the starting Windows screen for an hour. I don't remember it…
Looking for a Small USB-C Flash Drive for My Car
I'm trying to find a small USB-C flash drive with at least 64GB of storage to use in my wife's car, which has USB-C ports. It needs to…
Can I Reuse a Flash Drive After Installing Linux on It?
I'm considering using a flash drive to install Linux on a new PC, and I'm wondering if I can delete the Linux installation afterward to use the drive…
Help! My USB Drive Mysteriously Stopped Working and I Need to Recover My Files
I've been working on an album and storing all my DAW files on a flash drive due to my computer's limited storage. Today, the USB stopped working while…
Can I Run GTA V Smoothly from a USB Flash Drive?
I'm curious if I can run GTA V directly from my 256GB USB 3.2 flash drive. I just purchased the game for this purpose, but I'm unsure about…
My Brother's Computer Won't Recognize My Flash Drive – Any Ideas?
I'm having a frustrating problem with my brother's Windows computer. It refuses to read my 516 GB PNY flash drive, which was working perfectly fine before. Whenever I…
What software should I use to make a bootable flash drive?
I'm trying to create a bootable flash drive, but I'm not sure which software to choose. I know it can be done through the terminal, but I'm not…
How can I fix a virus hiding files on my flash drives?
I just plugged in my flash drive and noticed that the files are hidden behind a shortcut. I'm really worried about whether just inserting the drive into another…
How to Create a Password-Protected Folder or Zip File on a Flash Drive?
I'm working on a fun ARG (Alternate Reality Game) as a gift for my boyfriend, and I need some help. I'd like to password-protect certain files on a…