How to fix corrupted USB pen drive if you can't view it in Windows Explorer?
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Go:\n-Right click on My computer\n-Select Manage\n-In the list at the left select "Device Manager"\n-The list in the right side will list all drivers you have, check there if there is a question mark (? or !), if there, just click on the sub of each and delete.\n-Restart computer\n-Plug in your drive again and lets see.\n\nIf you see no ? or ! in device manager or this couldn't help you, try use it on another computer, if the same, I think you need a new memory stick.\n\nXLMan
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sounds like an un usual issue you have there, have you got USB enabled all the way in the bios ie usb keyboard, usb mouse as enabled and usb enabled ?\n\nAlso www.usbman.com have a very good FAQ which would defintly be worth while checking out. Also if you right click my computer --> manage --> disk management ( that is how I am assuming you are deciphering if it detects it or not ? ) As for not mounting it, have you formatted the disk  / memory stick or whatever it is ?
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did you try in any other PC, if its showing same error than usb drive must be having some hardware problem. try to install manually if you are using win98 bcoz it doesnt support plug and play.\n\ncheck the lock unlock key, ( some usb drive comes with lock unlock.)\n\nlet me know if you have any further question.
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Try uninstalling the drive using the Device Manager, and then reboot the computer.  When the computer reboots, Windows should detect the drive as "new hardware", and reinstall the drivers for it.  At that point you can try the drive out to see if it has restored its functionality.  If not, my suggestion would be to purchase a new drive to replace your present one.
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If it works on some computers as u said then on one such computer right click on the drive,(For Windows XP)go to properties and then go to the tools tab and click check now under error checking.select both options and then click start now.\nIf there are problems in the file system or if there bad sectors you'll see it.\nIf it doesn't work try formatting the drive.However,that wont be of much use.
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Go to add&#92;remove programs and click to uninstall explorer. It should give you the option of repair. Select this.\nIf this doesn't work, format the drive and reinstall your windows.
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I think explorer.exe locks USB drives sometimes.\nI used to have the same problem with my flash drive and my iPod. As long as your drive in not in use (the light is not flashing - nothing is being written to it) then you can just take it out of your computer. Make sure there is nothing being written to it when you are taking it out or some data can get corrupt and you'll have to reformat your drive.
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there are way too many things that could be wrong.  \ndepending on what u did right before this happened there could be a million possible solutions.  \n\nbut try this, u will probably reformat the drive and reinstall windows.  if u messed with the inside of your computer or bios then thats probably not it.
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You have to go to control panel system, and device manager and usb icon and see if any red or yellow marking on it and branching out, if yes, delete that, go to add hardware and let it detect the usb memory stick, if found install the driver, if not, your usb port (hardware) have poor contacts, wriggle the stick while plug, or plug into another usb port, check bios setting to allow usb too. If all failed your usb driver might be not suitable for the win version.
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If you are using win XP or win 2000 it should see it! ME and 98 wont, you will need to go to the pen drives mfg site and download the driver.
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Could be an ill-recognized driver installation. Simply search the NET for the brand of your Memory Stick and install the exact drivers. They are pretty important for correct functionality. If installed the wrong one, it simply could be that, you have already damaged your hardware. But that rare! Windows always recognizes the devices, or it'll simply install a common driver. \n\nStill, there is a but!!! But, if your USB port isn't supported by your Memory stick, then, its a farewell for it.
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Did you have a floppy disk inserted or usb thumdrive / hdd attached to your PC's USB ports?\nRemove those one by one and see which one of them cause the problem... start with the floppy...
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Just about any brand of USB pen drive device driver should work.  Try this one:\n\nhttp://www.sandisk.com/Assets/File/Downloads/USBFlashDrives/cruzer_family/Cruzer_Family_98SE.zip
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Hi,\n\nYou will need a file recovery program. Here are a few that are free.
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http://www.iomegadatarecovery.com/usb-flash-data-recovery.html
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I have a windows 98, but not a pen-drive...so here goes......\nclick "start"\nhighlight "settings"\nClick "control panel"\nClick "add new hardware"\nYour computer should detect the pen-drive and list it as an option.  \nInstall the drive.  \n\n-or-\n\nYou may not need to actually install it, just connect it to the USB port and Save your files to "Removable Disk E:/"  That can be found in the drop-down menu on your save screen.  \n\nHope i helped!!\n\notherwise, call the (usually) toll free number on your packaging for further assistance.
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First, check that the device doesn't show up if you put the flash drive in another USB port. If it doesn't, check your 'eject hardware' icon to see if the flash drive is showing there. If it isn't, it sounds as though the drivers and software for your USB are out of date or have been corrupted in some way. This can sometimes happen when you install Windows updates or software that conflicts (upon installation) with your hardware drivers. Check to see if there are up to date drivers for your flash drive on the manufacturer's website. If not, you will need to uninstall the software and reinstall the flash drive again using the original installation disc. \n\nBefore doing this, check Device Manager to see if it is flagging up any conflicts. If everything is okay, remove the flash drive from your USB port. Check your 'add/remove programs' list in Control Panel to see if the software for your flash drive is showing up. If it is, uninstall it. Reboot your computer. Then re-attach your flash drive to your USB port. With a bit of luck, the hardware installation wizard should recognise it as new hardware and open. If it does this, re-install the drivers for your flash drive and you should be away.\n\nIf it doesn't, you may need to do a manual install, although this reduces the chances of the flash drive working.