{"id":160109,"date":"2024-01-19T02:27:13","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T02:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=160109"},"modified":"2024-09-17T03:56:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T03:56:01","slug":"usb-drive-not-showing-up-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/usb-drive-not-showing-up-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Thumbnail drives not showing up in Windows?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p><em>&ldquo;My USB drive is not showing up when I plug it into my Windows. Is there any way to fix and retrieve my data, as I have my important videos on it? Please help!&rdquo;<\/em><\/p><p>The above scenario is only one of many scenarios where users witness USB drives or Thumb drives, not showing up or detected on the Windows system.&rsquo; This issue can occur when the thumb drive is not connected properly or the USB port is damaged or faulty. Moreover, a drive letter conflict or file system error can also be responsible for the USB drive not detected on Windows.<\/p><p>However, you can easily fix this issue with the methods shared in this post.<\/p><p>Let&rsquo;s get into the details of this issue, but first, we will focus on the actual reasons why this error occurs and how we can fix the USB drive that is not showing up in Windows 10\/11.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-are-my-thumb-drives-not-showing-up-on-windows-10\/11?\">Why are my thumb drives not showing up on Windows 10\/11?<\/h2><p>Following are the probable factors that can cause &lsquo;USB drives not showing up on Windows 10\/11&rsquo;:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The USB drive is not connected correctly to the Windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The USB drive is physically damaged or faulty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The USB device is not recognized because of file system error\/corruption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive letter conflicts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing\/outdated\/incompatible disk driver.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virus infection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damaged or faulty USB ports.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methods-to-fix-thumb-drive-not-showing-up-on-windows\">Methods to fix thumb drive not showing up on Windows<\/h2><p>Below, we&rsquo;ve mentioned methods to fix USB drives not showing up on your Windows 10\/11.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-check-the-usb-connectivity\"><strong>1. Check the USB Connectivity<\/strong><\/h3><p>Your USB drive may not be connected properly to the USB port present on your Windows. If that&rsquo;s the case, try the following steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reconnect the USB drive to the same or another compatible USB port.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have another PC, try connecting the USB drive to see if it works.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-check-the-usb-drive-compatibility\"><strong>2. Check the USB drive compatibility<\/strong><\/h3><p>Ensure your USB drive is compatible with the Windows device that you are using. For this, check your PC&rsquo;s user manual or official website for connecting the USB drive.<\/p><p>If your USB drive is compatible with Windows but not working, try to use a different USB drive to rule out the possibility of a damaged or faulty drive.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-assign-a-new-drive-letter-to-the-usb\"><strong>3. Assign a New Drive Letter to the USB<\/strong><\/h3><p>If your USB drive shows no drive letter, you need to add\/change the drive letter in Disk Management. Here&rsquo;s how to do it:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Disk Management, right-click on your <strong>USB drive partition<\/strong> and select the option of <strong>Change Drive Letter and Paths<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/change-drive-letter.jpg\" alt=\"change drive letter\" class=\"wp-image-160112 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/change-drive-letter.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/change-drive-letter-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/change-drive-letter-150x116.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the next window, select <strong>Change<\/strong> to change the drive letter.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/change-drive-letter2.jpg\" alt=\"change drive letter2\" class=\"wp-image-160113 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/change-drive-letter2.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/change-drive-letter2-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/change-drive-letter2-150x101.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, select the <strong>new drive letter<\/strong> and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/change-drive-letter3.jpg\" alt=\"change drive letter3\" class=\"wp-image-160114 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/change-drive-letter3.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/change-drive-letter3-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/change-drive-letter3-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-run-windows-hardware-and-devices-troubleshooter\"><strong>4. Run Windows Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter<\/strong><\/h3><p>The built-in Windows feature Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter helps fix hardware and external device issues. Run this troubleshooter to check if your USB drive is showing up in Windows. Here&rsquo;s how to do it:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insert the&nbsp;<strong>USB drive <\/strong>into your Windows PC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open&nbsp;<strong>Settings<\/strong>&nbsp;&gt;&nbsp;<strong>Update<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>&amp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Security<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Troubleshoot.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click&nbsp;<strong>Hardware and Devices&nbsp;<\/strong>on the right pane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then click&nbsp;the <strong>Run the troubleshooter<\/strong>&nbsp;button.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/run-troubleshooter.png\" alt=\"run troubleshooter\" class=\"wp-image-160116 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/run-troubleshooter.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/run-troubleshooter-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/run-troubleshooter-150x90.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure><p>Now, check if the USB drive is showing up in Windows error is fixed. If not, move to the next step.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-update-or-reinstall-the-usb-driver\"><strong>5. Update or Reinstall the USB Driver<\/strong><\/h3><p>If your USB drive still does not show up in Windows, an outdated or incompatible device driver may be the culprit. Update or reinstall the USB driver to solve the issue. Here&rsquo;s how to do it:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the&nbsp;<strong>Windows + X<\/strong>&nbsp;keys together to launch the Quick Link menu, and select&nbsp;<strong>Device<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select and right-click on your&nbsp;<strong>USB drive<\/strong>&nbsp;under Disk drives, and select the&nbsp;<strong>Update<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>driver <\/strong>option.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/update-driver-usb-drive-not-showing-1.jpg\" alt=\"update driver usb drive not showing 1\" class=\"wp-image-160117 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/update-driver-usb-drive-not-showing-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/update-driver-usb-drive-not-showing-1-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/update-driver-usb-drive-not-showing-1-150x110.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p class=\"note-alert\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>To reinstall the device drive, you must first choose the option of Uninstall Device; once the USB driver package is removed, reconnect the USB drive in Windows, and the driver will be installed automatically.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, select&nbsp;<strong>Search automatically for updated driver software<\/strong>. If any update is available, install it.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"613\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/update-driver-usb-drive-not-showing-2.jpg\" alt=\"update driver usb drive not showing 2\" class=\"wp-image-160118 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/update-driver-usb-drive-not-showing-2.jpg 613w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/update-driver-usb-drive-not-showing-2-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/update-driver-usb-drive-not-showing-2-150x111.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After that, restart your Windows to see if your USB drives are showing up on Windows.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-format-the-usb-drive\"><strong>6. Format the USB drive<\/strong><\/h3><p>When your USB drive shows up in Disk Management but not on your Windows Explorer, it can occur when the USB is logically damaged. Format the USB drive to fix the issue of the USB &nbsp;drive not being recognized on Windows. You can format your USB drive using Disk Management, Windows Explorer, or Command Prompt. Here&rsquo;s how to format the USB drive using Windows Explorer:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect your&nbsp;<strong>USB drive<\/strong>&nbsp;to the Windows PC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to&nbsp;<strong>My<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>PC<\/strong>, right-click on your&nbsp;<strong>USB drive<\/strong>, and select&nbsp;<strong>Format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"691\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/format-sd-card-in-windows-2.jpg\" alt=\"format sd card in windows 2\" class=\"wp-image-160120 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/format-sd-card-in-windows-2.jpg 691w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/format-sd-card-in-windows-2-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/format-sd-card-in-windows-2-150x86.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>Format<\/strong> window, specify the&nbsp;<strong>file system<\/strong>&nbsp;and set a&nbsp;<strong>volume<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>label<\/strong>&nbsp;for your USB drive. Then select&nbsp;the <strong>Format<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>options<\/strong>&nbsp;and click&nbsp;<strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"267\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/quick-format-sd-card-3.jpg\" alt=\"quick format sd card 3\" class=\"wp-image-160121 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/quick-format-sd-card-3.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/quick-format-sd-card-3-172x300.jpg 172w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/quick-format-sd-card-3-150x261.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows will start formatting your USB drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Related Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-format-usb-drive-using-using-fat-fat32-ntfs-exfat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to format a Pendrive\/ USB drive?<\/a><\/p><p class=\"note-alert\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>Formatting will remove all the photos and media files saved on your USB drive. So, ensure that you take a backup of your USB before formatting it.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-you-recover-photos-from-a-formatted-thumb-drive?\">How do you recover photos from a formatted thumb drive?<\/h2><p>If you forget to take a backup of your thumb drive before formatting, restore the lost photos and other media files with the help of professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/photo-recovery-software.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">photo recovery software<\/a> like <strong>Stellar Photo Recovery<\/strong>.<\/p><p>This tool can recover lost or deleted media files from formatted, corrupted, or inaccessible USB drives, flash drives, SD cards, and other storage media. The software recovers lost or deleted photos, videos, and audio files from the USB drives with their original date and file names. Moreover, it restores deleted photos, videos, and audio files of all popular formats, including JPG, CR2, MOV, MP3, etc.<a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarPhotoRecovery-Blog.exe\"><\/a><\/p><div class=\" d-flex justify-content-center mb-3\"> \n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarPhotoRecovery-Blog.exe?_ga=2.215406743.1472918675.1716175755-948377955.1709284616\" class=\"download_btn win mr-3 \">\n          <img class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/stellarblog2024\/images\/windows.svg\" alt=\"win\" width=\"32\">Free Download\n        <\/a>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarPhotoRecovery-B.dmg.zip?_ga=2.194330349.1330478352.1716185255-1201169783.1716185255\" class=\"download_btn navmac mac \" style=\"background: #34578d\">\n          <img class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/stellarblog2024\/images\/mac-os.svg\" alt=\"mac\" width=\"32\">Free Download\n        <\/a>\n              <\/div><p><strong>Here&rsquo;s how to recover photos from a formatted USB drive:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect the <strong>USB drive<\/strong> to your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download, install, and launch the&nbsp;<strong>Stellar<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Photo<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Recovery<\/strong>&nbsp;software on Windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your <strong>USB<\/strong> <strong>drive<\/strong> on the software&rsquo;s home screen and click <strong>Scan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Select-the-drive-you-wish-to-scan.jpg\" alt=\"Select the drive you wish to scan\" class=\"wp-image-160122 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Select-the-drive-you-wish-to-scan.jpg 626w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Select-the-drive-you-wish-to-scan-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Select-the-drive-you-wish-to-scan-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once the scanning finishes,&nbsp;<strong>preview<\/strong>&nbsp;the recoverable media files.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-standard-screen2.jpg\" alt=\"photo standard screen2\" class=\"wp-image-160123 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-standard-screen2.jpg 668w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-standard-screen2-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-standard-screen2-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>photos <\/strong>you want to recover and save them to the desired&nbsp;location&nbsp;by clicking the&nbsp;<strong>Recover<\/strong>&nbsp;button.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-standard-screen3.jpg\" alt=\"photo standard screen3\" class=\"wp-image-160124 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-standard-screen3.jpg 668w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-standard-screen3-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-standard-screen3-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wrapping-up\"><strong>Wrapping Up<\/strong><\/h2><p>To access your files stored in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/recover-photos-from-corrupt-flash-drive\/\">USB flash drives<\/a>, ensure your Windows recognizes the USB card. Try the above methods to fix the &lsquo;flash drive not showing up&rsquo; on the Windows issue.<\/p><p>However, if none of the above methods works and the USB drive is not showing on other computers as well, there is a possibility that your drive is completely damaged. In such a situation, try using a different USB drive or visit the data recovery service to fix the damaged drive.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&ldquo;My USB drive is not showing up when I plug it into&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/usb-drive-not-showing-up-windows\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Fix Thumbnail drives not showing up in Windows?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79,"featured_media":160134,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[5672,5673],"class_list":["post-160109","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-photo-recovery","tag-usb-drives-not-showing-up-windows-10","tag-usb-not-showing-up-in-devices-and-drives","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Fix: Thumb Drive not Showing up in Windows 10\/11<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Update or reinstall the USB driver, add\/change the drive letter, or format the device to fix the &#039;Thumb drive not showing up in Windows.\u2019\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, 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