Dead USB after formating


  1. Posts : 27
    Windows 7 Ultimate, 32bit, SP1
       #1

    Dead USB after formating


    Hello, i format my USB (DataTravelerSE9, 16gb), after formating i started to transfer some files from computer to USB. Suddenly it stop so i cancel copying. On USB were some folder i didnt copy so i try to delite it but it cant be delited. After that i pull out and put it back. USB is showed as RAW and i cant use it so i format it again. After formating windows cant recognize it. Only way to see its plugged is in Disc Managment as "Disc 1" (in attachment). So what to do? How to fix it so it can work again?
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  2. Posts : 27
    Windows 7 Ultimate, 32bit, SP1
    Thread Starter
       #2

    diskpart list of volumes
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  3. Posts : 72,041
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #3

    Hello Juuki,

    You might see if using the Clean (not "clean all") command may help the USB flash drive by wiping it clean. Afterwards, see if you are able to create a new primary partition on it.

    Disk - Clean and Clean All with Diskpart Command
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  4. Posts : 27
    Windows 7 Ultimate, 32bit, SP1
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Brink said:
    Hello Juuki,

    You might see if using the Clean (not "clean all") command may help the USB flash drive by wiping it clean. Afterwards, see if you are able to create a new primary partition on it.

    Disk - Clean and Clean All with Diskpart Command
    After i do that i got this: Virtual Disk Service error: There is no media in the device.
    So i cant create new partition.
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  5. Posts : 72,041
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #5

    That's not good. A "No Media" status usually means it's dead.
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  6. Posts : 205
    Windows 7 Home Premium
       #6

    Hi Juuki, it can be that the firmware (the software inside the usb) has been corrupted, you can search for the firmware of the usb on the manufacturing site and install it again. I had the same issue with corsair gtr where it showed no media. Then finally after months i found the firmware for it .. and when i installed it the usb worked just fine.

    Hope this helps.

    PS I'll try to look for ur firmware myself.
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  7. Posts : 27
    Windows 7 Ultimate, 32bit, SP1
    Thread Starter
       #7

    nooruddin76 said:
    Hi Juuki, it can be that the firmware (the software inside the usb) has been corrupted, you can search for the firmware of the usb on the manufacturing site and install it again. I had the same issue with corsair gtr where it showed no media. Then finally after months i found the firmware for it .. and when i installed it the usb worked just fine.

    Hope this helps.

    PS I'll try to look for ur firmware myself.
    I found that solution but i decide to use my warranty, they give me new one
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