How to locate and install my flash drive on my computer?

Anonymous
2010-09-28T01:09:51+00:00

I plug my flash drive into the usb port provided in the front part of my computer but I'm unable to located to look at my content.

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Anonymous
2010-09-29T19:16:48+00:00

Hi,

I would suggest you to check in the BIOS if it is disabled.

Here is the link for more information:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/BIOS-frequently-asked-questions

Note: Modifying BIOS/complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings incorrectly can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the configuring of BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk.

You can also check the mother board manual to know more about BIOS.

If that doesn’t help, then you need to check the connections in the system tower.

Azam – Microsoft Support.

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-08-01T14:41:18+00:00

    Interesting that only one of your USB drives does not work ? Are you sure its not a USB 3.0 DRIVE? some USB drives are not identified as to USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 . Do  all your clearly identified USB 3.0 drives work?

    Do ALL 700 mi;;ion win 10 users have no problems with USB 3.0 drives?

    I hear lots of complaints about USB drives not working.

    I didn't say anything about any of my flash drives not working.  I have four clearly-identified USB 3.0 drives that work just fine, in both 3.0 and 2.0 ports.  In a population of 700 million users there are people who have just about every kind of problem imaginable.  It's good for you to share your experience, but it's not good to make it sound like you're certain that USB 3.0 flash drives just aren't compatible with Windows 10.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-08-01T14:34:52+00:00

    I plug my flash drive into the usb port provided in the front part of my computer but I'm unable to located to look at my content.

    You probably got stuck buying a (new) USB 3.0 drive  they are NOT comparable with win 10 .  go back and get your money back and/or trade it for a USB 2.0 drive, your problems will be over.

    Simply not true.  You shouldn't assume with such confidence that your own experience applies to 700 million other Windows 10 users.  I have several USB 3.0 flash drives that work just fine in Windows 10.

    Interesting that only one of your USB drives does not work ? Are you sure its not a USB 3.0 DRIVE? some USB drives are not identified as to USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 . Do  all your clearly identified USB 3.0 drives work?

    Do ALL 700 mi;;ion win 10 users have no problems with USB 3.0 drives?

    I hear lots of complaints about USB drives not working.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-08-01T08:31:13+00:00

    I plug my flash drive into the usb port provided in the front part of my computer but I'm unable to located to look at my content.

    You probably got stuck buying a (new) USB 3.0 drive  they are NOT comparable with win 10 .  go back and get your money back and/or trade it for a USB 2.0 drive, your problems will be over.

    Simply not true.  You shouldn't assume with such confidence that your own experience applies to 700 million other Windows 10 users.  I have several USB 3.0 flash drives that work just fine in Windows 10.

    that was just my experience I bought a USB 3.0 drive that did not work while my USB 2.0 drive does. I don't have hundreds of drives to chose from.  I'm not a computer pro in any way.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-08-01T00:07:11+00:00

    I plug my flash drive into the usb port provided in the front part of my computer but I'm unable to located to look at my content.

    You probably got stuck buying a (new) USB 3.0 drive  they are NOT comparable with win 10 .  go back and get your money back and/or trade it for a USB 2.0 drive, your problems will be over.

    Simply not true.  You shouldn't assume with such confidence that your own experience applies to 700 million other Windows 10 users.  I have several USB 3.0 flash drives that work just fine in Windows 10.

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