USB drives should automatically appear in File Explorer when you connect them to your computer. Follow these troubleshooting steps if your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC doesn't show a connected drive.

If a USB stick isn't recognized in Windows 11, it's usually due to drivers or settings, and can often be fixed in just a few simple steps. USB sticks are a convenient way to store and transfer data, ...

Let’s get started with the troubleshooting guide. 1] Perform a full power cycle of the drive A force eject can leave residual charge or a stalled state in both the drive’s firmware and the USB host ...