How to display USB flash drive files: Detailed guide and FAQs
In daily computer use, USB flash drives are one of the most common external storage devices. But sometimes the files cannot be displayed normally after inserting the USB flash drive, which may be caused by a variety of reasons. This article will introduce in detail how to display U disk files, and provide hot topics and hot content on the entire network in the past 10 days as a reference.
1. Hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Ranking | hot topics | heat index | Main discussion content |
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1 | New breakthroughs in AI technology | 9.8 | Application of artificial intelligence in medical, education and other fields |
2 | world cup qualifiers | 9.5 | Performance and promotion of football teams from various countries |
3 | New energy vehicle subsidy policy | 9.2 | Government support measures for new energy vehicles |
4 | Metaverse development | 8.9 | The commercialization process of virtual reality technology |
5 | Global chip shortage | 8.7 | Chip supply chain issues and solutions |
2. How to display U disk files
When the file cannot be displayed after the USB flash drive is inserted into the computer, you can follow the following steps to troubleshoot one by one:
1. Check whether the USB flash drive is correctly recognized
First, make sure the USB flash drive is correctly inserted into the computer's USB port. You can try changing the USB interface or testing on another computer.
2. View disk management
If the USB flash drive is not recognized, you can enter Disk Management to check:
Operation steps | illustrate |
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Right click "This PC" | Select "Manage" |
Enter "Disk Management" | Check whether the USB flash drive is displayed as unallocated or uninitialized |
Initialize or assign a drive letter | Right-click the USB flash drive and select "Initialize" or "Change Drive Letter and Path" |
3. Show hidden files
Sometimes USB flash drive files may be hidden and can be displayed by following these steps:
Operation steps | illustrate |
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Open File Explorer | Click on the View tab |
Check "Hidden items" | Show all hidden files and folders |
4. Check for viruses or malware
The USB flash drive may be infected with viruses and the files cannot be displayed. It is recommended to use anti-virus software to scan.
5. Format the USB flash drive (operate with caution)
If the above method does not work, you can try formatting the USB flash drive, but please be careful to back up important data.
3. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why does the USB flash drive not respond after being inserted?
A: It may be a USB interface failure, U disk damage or driver problem. Try changing the interface or testing the computer.
Q: What should I do if the USB disk file is displayed as garbled characters?
A: The file system may be damaged. You can try to use a data recovery tool to repair it.
Q: How to avoid losing files on USB flash drive?
A: Back up data regularly and eject the USB flash drive safely to avoid pulling it out during data transfer.
Through the above methods, most problems of U disk files not being displayed can be solved. If the problem persists, it is recommended to contact professional technicians or replace the USB flash drive.
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