5 Ways to Fix Computer Not Recognizing USB 100% Successfully

1. Restart your computer

The quickest and simplest way to fix the error of the computer not recognizing the USB that people often use is to turn off and restart the computer. This method will be effective in some cases, typically when the system has an error that causes some applications and programs to stop working. When the computer is restarted, those programs will be reactivated and used as normal.

2. Reinstall Driver

Checking and reinstalling the Driver is a way to fix the error of the computer not recognizing the USB with almost 100% success. Because the Driver may be missing or not installed, the computer often has this error. To fix this situation, you need to perform the following operations.

Step 1: Right-click on the This PC icon , and select Manage .

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Step 2: When the Computer Management window appears , you will click on Device Manager . And double-click on Disk drivers to display the devices you are using. Next, right-click on the faulty USB and select Uninstall device .

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Step 3: Click on Uninstall . Finally, remove the USB from the computer and wait about 1 minute. Then, plug the USB back into the computer so that the computer can automatically update the USB Driver.

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3. Check the Drive 

The cause of the error that the computer does not recognize the USB may come from a problem with the computer or USB. If your computer is completely normal, try checking the USB. To know if the USB is currently damaged, you can do it by checking the drive. First, press the Windows + E key combination. Next, right-click on the USB device you are using and select Properties. When the Properties window appears, click Tools. Then, under Error checking, select Check.

Finally, when the USB Error Checking window appears, select Scan and repair drive to perform the error checking. After checking, if there is an error, the system will automatically fix the error.

4. Using Recovery Software

When USB encounters errors that lead to the inability to connect to the computer, you cannot use the data on it. This is really difficult for those who often store data on USB, and delete it from the computer's hard drive to minimize the heavy capacity of the machine. Recovery software is the most ideal solution to restore information on the computer.

Two popular software are PhotoRec and TestDisk which are used by many people. If you want a completely free version of the software to install on your computer, Recuva is the best. It helps to recover data that has been deleted for many different reasons.

5. Use Troubleshooting on Computer

If you are not sure whether the USB error is due to the computer, USB or any other cause. Using Troubleshooting is the most effective way to fix the computer not recognizing USB error. This application is installed with the effective function of finding and fixing errors on the computer. To be able to use this application, follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to the Start icon , and search for Troubleshooting . Then, click on the result that best shows the application.

Step 2: Next, the Troubleshooting window opens, left-click and select Hardware and Sound . Finally, click Run the troubleshooter to automatically search and fix errors.

Lesley Montoya

Update 17 January 2025