I'm having a frustrating problem with USB drives. Every time I plug one into my computer, they get corrupted and the files I transfer seem to vanish. When I try to access the drives later, the folders look empty, and the images it holds are labeled as unsupported file types, even though they are supposed to be jpg or png. Recently, I moved photos onto a drive from Walmart using Windows Explorer, but when I plugged it into my laptop after two weeks, all the photos were gone. I also get a notification about a problem with the drive and when I try to scan and fix it, the process freezes and I can't cancel it. How do I fix this?
2 Answers
It sounds like you might be dealing with unsupported file types or even a bad USB drive. Have you checked what file format your USB drive is using? Sometimes drives can get formatted incorrectly. Also, make sure you're safely ejecting the drive before unplugging it to prevent corruption. What does Disk Management show when the drive is plugged in? That might give clues about its status.
It seems like you've had multiple drives that are giving you trouble. This could happen if you're moving files without properly ejecting the drives or if they're just low-quality. Try a different brand next time and make sure to format the drive before using it—this can often help with compatibility problems. Remember, always check for file system issues in Disk Management.
Yeah, ensuring you safely remove the drive is important. If you're repeatedly having issues with drives from the same store, it might be worth trying a different brand.