Installer" utility, so it doesn't seem like a HW problem with the pc or drive.Įdit: additional data - the same flash drive I was trying to use DOES work correctly from a (different) windows8.1 laptop. Also, I have successfully programmed linux (systemRescueCD) bootable usb drives using the "Universal USB It only has USB2, I've tried three different brands of 16GB (it says it requires 8GB) drive (Imation, Monster, Sandisk), with and without a USB Hub. I am having the same problem, with an older Sony Vaio VCP36 that was upgraded to W10 from W7. So here I am asking the same question, but for Windows 10.ĭoes anyone have any suggestions for resolving this issue? I've seen a few threads with this issue in Windows 8, but none of the potential solutions in those threads have worked for me. Turning off Real-Time Scanning in McAffee.Restarting the computer with the flash drive plugged in.Reformatting the flash drive with FAT32.Plugging the flash drive into all three USB ports (USB 2, USB 2, and USB 3).Note that the packaging for the USB drive does not include Windows 10 in the System Requirements, but seriously? It's never had anything other than Windows 10 on it - unless they upgraded it at the factory.Ī brand new ativa 8GB USB flash drive. (Sounds right to me.)Ī brand new Toshiba Sattelite C55-C5241 laptop with Windows 10 Home. Selecting Properties shows that Windows considers its Type to be "Removable Disk". However, when I look in File Explorer, I can see the USB drive plugged into the computer. The issue is that when I connect a USB drive to the PC, it doesn't appear on the "Connect a USB flash drive" screen as a drive that can be selected, and the "Next" button is grayed out.
(Secret Step) Wait a minute or so for the "Please Wait" screen to finish thinkingĬonnect a USB drive to your PC, select it.
When the tool opens, make sure Back up system files to the recovery drive is selected and then select (I was asked to confirm my choice, and I clicked "Yes".) You might be asked to enter an admin password or confirm your choice. I'm following the instructions to create a Recovery Drive listed here:įrom the taskbar, search for Create a recovery drive and then select it. When I try to create a Recovery Drive in Windows 10, Windows doesn't recognize the flash drive.
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