If for any reason your flash drive malfunctions, and you can neither view the information available on it, nor write new ones, do not rush to part with the device. It can be repaired. That is, you can perform several actions on the flash drive, and it will serve you for some more time.
Necessary
- - computer;
- - AlcorMP program.
Instructions
Step 1
First try to format the flash drive. To do this, connect your device to your computer. There is no need to run it. After connecting the flash drive, enter "My Computer". Right click on your media icon. In the list that opens, select the "Format" command. Start formatting. After a few minutes, the USB stick is ready for use again. Here are just the data that was stored on it, lost forever.
Step 2
If the formatting procedure did not bring the desired result, and the device still does not work, then programs or utilities that repair electronic removable media will help. One such program is AlcorMP. To start repairing flash, install the program on your computer. Install such software in the system local sector of the personal computer.
Step 3
Start it up. Experts recommend that you first launch the AlcorMP program, and only after launching it, connect the flash. Otherwise, there may be errors. Remember that the data from the flash drive will be lost during the repair with the specified program.
Step 4
So, the program was launched, the flash was connected, proceed to the repair. In the main menu of the program, you will see information about your device, and in any of the windows. Click on the "Settings" tab. AlcorMP will prompt you to set a password. You can leave nothing in this field. Just click Ok. In the window that opens, make the necessary settings. If they are not needed, then select the type of check. For a faulty flash drive, you must select the first type. It is the longest, but also the most reliable. Run a check. After about five minutes, the flash drive will be ready for use again.
