How to Fix the Error of the Computer Receiving USB but Not

This practical guide walks through how to fix the error of the computer receiving USB but not, explains the main requirements, and highlights common issues that may appear along the way.

Causes the computer to recognize the USB but not display data :

• Damaged or defective USB.
• Viruses attack the computer.
• Missing driver drivers in Windows operating system.

1. How to show hidden files on Windows

Step 1 : Connect the USB to the computer> Open This PC .

Step 2 : Click the arrow in the upper right corner or press Ctrl + F1 to open the toolbar on This PC.

Step 3 : Select the  View  tab > Tick on Hidden items . Immediately the screen will display all the hidden files on the computer and you just need to copy the files you need to another folder for storage.

2. How to show hidden files by Command Prompt

Step 1 : Press the Windows + R key combination to open the Run dialog box> Enter the command cmd > Enter .

Step 2 : When the Command Prompt dialog box displays, enter attrib -s -h -a * / s / d  > Enter > Select the hidden file you need and copy the files to the new drive.

3. How to access hidden files using WinRAR

Before proceeding to any specific steps, please ensure that your computer has installed WinRAR application. If you do not have it, download it HERE.

Step 1 : Open WinRAR > Select Option / Folders free>  Tick Show disk folders .

Step 2 : Find and copy hidden files of USB to other storage.

4. How to display hidden files by FixAttrb BKAV

Step 1 : Download and install the application FixAttrb BKAV HERE .

Step 2 : Open the software FixAttrb BKAV> Click Select folder > Select Yes>  Copy hidden and archived files.

Above are 4 simple ways to help you solve the problem of USB connection but not showing data. Hope the article helps you. Good luck.