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I used some software (I forgot name...) to make bootable USB flash drive. In the middle of process it showed error and from than I cant use USB flash drive on only on this computer. I hear sound but nothing else is visible.

I tried formating it from another PC but it didn't help. Anyone know what might be problem?

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  • Is this on windows? Does it show under disk management after plugged in? It could be that it just isn't assigned a drive-letter on Windows.
    – xstnc
    Commented Nov 25, 2013 at 8:50
  • @xstnc Yes, I wasn't detail enought in question. It is on Windows 8.1. It is visible in Device Manager as USB Mass Storage Device and it say that it works but I can't see it in My Computer
    – Dusan Malic
    Commented Nov 25, 2013 at 9:25
  • Sounds like it's not assigned a drive-letter then. Check in "disk management" try - "diskmgmt.msc" from run or cmd :) You can also find it from the control-panel and administrative tools -> manage computer.
    – xstnc
    Commented Nov 25, 2013 at 10:39
  • @xstnc you were right, there was no label assigned. But even afer I assigned label and formated USB it is still no visible in My Computer. (and in disk manager status is healthy). Any idea why is it happening?
    – Dusan Malic
    Commented Nov 25, 2013 at 11:46
  • Ok! That's one part down atleast. Could you provide a screenshot of your disk manager with the USB highlighted? Just attach it to your original question :)
    – xstnc
    Commented Nov 25, 2013 at 11:54

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When editing and formatting a USB drive a lot, make sure you have added a drive letter to it.

If the USB doesn't show up in Windows Explorer, this is usually the case.

I've attached a picture of one of my working USB drives. Notice the assigned drive letter (E:)!

USB in Disk Management

To assign and check what drives are taken, I prefer to use Disk Management. You find this tool under Control Panel -> System and Security -> Administrative Tools -> Computer Management.

In the side menu, go all the way down to Disk Management.

Right click the disk you want to assign a letter to, and choose "Edit drive letter and paths". From this menu, you can select what letter it should use.

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