Windows 10: My USB is not appearing in Files Explorer

Hello, I have a USB that used to work perfectly until a few days ago. When I plug in the USB the notification sound bings, the USB is displayed in the device manager, disk manager, and the boot menu. However, the USB manages to evade the File Explorer. I have wiped the USB however that has accomplished nothing. Thank you in advance!

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USB not appearing in File Explorer

Hi Nidhi,

Thank you for updating us. Let me help you.

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  Have you checked with any other USB device? What is the status?
  

If the issue persisting in only one USB device, I suggest you to contact with the manufacturer customer support and check if it helps.

Keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.

 

USB not appearing in File Explorer

Hi Nidhi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Let me help you.



Please share the following details.

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  Have you made any changes in settings prior to the issue?
  
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  Have you installed any new software or hardware prior to the issue?
  
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  Have you tried connecting a different USB device? What is the status?
  
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  Have you checked the device in a different system? What is the status?
  

I would suggest you to run the hardware troubleshooter and check if it helps.

Method 1:

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  Press Windows key + "W" key on your keyboard.
  
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  Type Troubleshooting and click Troubleshooting under Settings.
  
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  Now type Hardware Troubleshooter in the search option.
  
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  Click on Hardware troubleshooter to run the troubleshooter.
  

Check if it helps.

If the issue persists, follow the below method.

Method 2: Uninstall and reinstall USB controllers and check. Please follow these steps:

a. Press Windows + R keys, type devmgmt.msc
in run window and press Enter.

b. In device manager, expand "Universal Serial Bus Controllers".

c. Right click a device under "Universal Serial Bus Controllers" and click
uninstall.

d. Perform same step for other devices. When completed, restart the computer.

All USB controllers will reinstall automatically.



I hope the issue will be resolved. If you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact us again. We will be happy to assist you further.

 

USB not appearing in File Explorer

Hi,

Thank you for updating us. Let me help you.

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  Is your USB devices appearing in file manager?
  

Be aware that the drivers will be updated automatically after you restart your computer.



If you are still facing the same issue, please reply with the details and updated status of the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.