Have you ever connected a USB drive to your computer but it’s not showing up? This issue can be frustrating, but luckily there are simple solutions to fix it. In this article, we will guide you through the three easy steps to fix the USB device not recognized error.
Step 1: Powershell
The first step is to use Powershell to troubleshoot any errors on your system. To access Powershell, go to the Windows search bar and search for Powershell. Right-click on it and select “Run as administrator”. Then, type in “msdt.exe -id device diagnostics” and press enter. This will attempt to troubleshoot any errors on your system.
Step 2: Device Manager
If the issue persists, move on to step two, which is to use Device Manager. To access Device Manager, go to the Windows search bar and search for it. Click on it and look for any errors related to USB devices. Right-click on the USB device and select “Update driver”. You can either browse your computer for the latest driver or search for drivers automatically if you have an internet connection. Once you have selected the latest driver, click “Next” and “Install”. After installing the latest driver, restart your device to apply the changes.
Step 3: Power Options
If the USB drive still does not show up, move on to step three, which is to adjust your power options. Go to the Windows search bar and search for “Settings”. Then, search for “Power and sleep” and select “Additional power settings”. Click on “Change when the computer sleeps” and find “Change advanced power settings”. Scroll down and find “USB settings”, double-click on it to expand, and then disable “Suspend settings”. Apply and save the changes, and then restart your device.
After following these three easy steps, your USB device should show up in your computer. Remember to restart your device after each step to apply the changes. We hope this article has helped you fix the USB device not recognized error.