Posted January 30, 2015 Hey everyone! So I have an Adata s805 32GB USB 2.0 which until now has served me very well over the 2 or so years I have had it. But the other day a friend connected it to my laptop to transfer some files and when he brought it back to me I couldn't get the drive to show files! Even though it connects to the PC (I tested it on 4 different computers with the same results) the removable storage device won't show up under "this PC". So I checked in my devices and printers and it is connected there. And also what I find really weird is that there is no information about the drive I'm really stuck. It worked perfectly fine minutes before I got it and now nothing. And it seems the device is not broke either! Maybe some new drivers or something will work? Please any advice is greatly appreciated Thnx for all replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 30, 2015 Hey this could be that the device is simple corrupted file format. So what you can do is test it on another PC is its the same situation try going to device manager and removing the device from under "Universal Serial Bus Controllers". Then remove and plug the USB back in it should re install the device driver and then be accessible. When I say remove the device I mean un-install it from Device manager. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [DESKTOP] CPU: Intel Core i7 8700k GPU: ASUS ROG 2080TI RAM: 64GB Corsair Fury DDR4 Mobo: Asus z390-A Prime Storage:1x 1TB Samsung 990 Pro SSD 2x 1TB WD Black SSD, 2x 3Tb Seagate HDD PSU: Seasonic 950W Monitors: 2x Asus TUF Gaming 24" 1440p 144hz, 2x LG 75Hz 1080p LED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [SERVER/NAS] CPU: Intel Core i7 7700K GPU: Nvidia 1060 6GB RAM: 32 GB Corsair Vengeance Mobo: Asus z-170P D3 Storage:1x 1TB Western Digital SSD, 4x Ironwolf Pro 12Tb HDD, 2x 2TB WD Blue PSU: Thermaltake 650W ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [LAPTOP (MacBook Pro 16")] CPU: 2.4 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9, RAM: 32 GB 2667 MHz DDR4, SSD: 2 TB GPU: AMD Radeon Pro 5500M 8GB Display: 16-inch (3072 x 1920) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 30, 2015 Author Hey this could be that the device is simple corrupted file format. So what you can do is test it on another PC is its the same situation try going to device manager and removing the device from under "Universal Serial Bus Controllers". Then remove and plug the USB back in it should re install the device driver and then be accessible. When I say remove the device I mean un-install it from Device manager. Hey! I tried that and the same result. The driver reinstalled but I can't see it under "My PC" or anything It is under devices though. Just like on the screens above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 30, 2015 You can try formatting it the more advanced way lmao, go to disk management, look for the USB then right click, and select delete drive and then right click again and create new simple volume. If that does not work try right clicking in disk management and selecting format. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [DESKTOP] CPU: Intel Core i7 8700k GPU: ASUS ROG 2080TI RAM: 64GB Corsair Fury DDR4 Mobo: Asus z390-A Prime Storage:1x 1TB Samsung 990 Pro SSD 2x 1TB WD Black SSD, 2x 3Tb Seagate HDD PSU: Seasonic 950W Monitors: 2x Asus TUF Gaming 24" 1440p 144hz, 2x LG 75Hz 1080p LED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [SERVER/NAS] CPU: Intel Core i7 7700K GPU: Nvidia 1060 6GB RAM: 32 GB Corsair Vengeance Mobo: Asus z-170P D3 Storage:1x 1TB Western Digital SSD, 4x Ironwolf Pro 12Tb HDD, 2x 2TB WD Blue PSU: Thermaltake 650W ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [LAPTOP (MacBook Pro 16")] CPU: 2.4 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9, RAM: 32 GB 2667 MHz DDR4, SSD: 2 TB GPU: AMD Radeon Pro 5500M 8GB Display: 16-inch (3072 x 1920) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 30, 2015 You can try formatting it the more advanced way lmao, go to disk management, look for the USB then right click, and select delete drive and then right click again and create new simple volume. If that does not work try right clicking in disk management and selecting format. Exactly what I was going to suggest. |PSU Tier List /80 Plus Efficiency| PSU stuff if you need it. My system: PCPartPicker || For Corsair support tag @Corsair Josephor @Corsair Nick || My 5MT Legacy GT Wagon || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 30, 2015 Windows+R -> diskmgmt.msc +Enter -> Search for your USB drive. (Should be clearly visible through the 32 GB size) -> right click -> format the device -> when this is done -> assign a new letter. If format doesn't work -> erase partition -> new partition (NTFS) -> assign drive letter. IMPORTANT! Before you do ANYTHING: Make sure you selected the right drive! Don't reformat your primary HDD! (110 GB / 110,000 MB <- NOT THIS ONE!) You were both faster. Damn! “For if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well.” ― Barack Obama Tech: Daily Driver: MacBook Pro 15" TB (mid-2018), Intel Core i7-8850H, 16 GB DDR4 2400 MHz, 512 GB SSD, AMD Radeon Pro 560X; Weight lifting: Dell Alienware 15 R4, Intel Core i7-8750H, 16 GB DDR4 2400 MHz SK Hynix, Nvidia GTX 1070 on 15" 1080p TN Gsync 120Hz, Intel Pro 7600p PCIe NVMe 256 GB, Samsung 860 Evo 1TB, 15" 1920x1080 TN Gsync 120Hz, Windows 10 Pro, Fedora 30, K.L, P.OS. The Home Panel: Samsung C34H892, 34" Ultra Wide 3440x1440p, VA, 60Hz. Tumblr - Riot-Company, CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 30, 2015 I can vouch for different formats not being usable, Especially if its formatted for another OS, For example OSX uses a different format for its drive, Which windows can not recognize The time @nicklmg quoted me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 30, 2015 Author I can vouch for different formats not being usable, Especially if its formatted for another OS, For example OSX uses a different format for its drive, Which windows can not recognize I didn't format the drive in any OSX or Linux machine - in fact it was only a week ago that I FAT32 formated it on this very machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 30, 2015 Author Windows+R -> diskmgmt.msc +Enter -> Search for your USB drive. (Should be clearly visible through the 32 GB size) -> right click -> format the device -> when this is done -> assign a new letter. If format doesn't work -> erase partition -> new partition (NTFS) -> assign drive letter. IMPORTANT! Before you do ANYTHING: Make sure you selected the right drive! Don't reformat your primary HDD! (110 GB / 110,000 MB <- NOT THIS ONE!) You were both faster. Damn! Hey man! The partition doesn't even show up so the right-clicking doesn't give me the format option what else?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 30, 2015 Author You can try formatting it the more advanced way lmao, go to disk management, look for the USB then right click, and select delete drive and then right click again and create new simple volume. If that does not work try right clicking in disk management and selecting format. I can't. The partition doesn't come up -> look at the screen. I did notice though that windows was going crazy about something that the USB drive needs to be fixed or something but I never did it.... Is that relevant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 31, 2015 this is a bad sign it might mean the drive is prob dead Budget? Uses? Currency? Location? Operating System? Peripherals? Monitor? Use PCPartPicker wherever possible. Quote whom you're replying to, and set option to follow your topics. Or Else we can't see your reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 31, 2015 Last thing I would try on that device is this: http://www.apacer.com/en/support/downloads/Repair_v2.9.1.1.zip or this (one of my faves when I have trouble with sticks or cards): http://de.download.cnet.com/HP-USB-Disk-Storage-Format-Tool/3000-2094_4-10974082.html Try to format it with this tool. If that also doesn't work dragoon20005 might be right. “For if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well.” ― Barack Obama Tech: Daily Driver: MacBook Pro 15" TB (mid-2018), Intel Core i7-8850H, 16 GB DDR4 2400 MHz, 512 GB SSD, AMD Radeon Pro 560X; Weight lifting: Dell Alienware 15 R4, Intel Core i7-8750H, 16 GB DDR4 2400 MHz SK Hynix, Nvidia GTX 1070 on 15" 1080p TN Gsync 120Hz, Intel Pro 7600p PCIe NVMe 256 GB, Samsung 860 Evo 1TB, 15" 1920x1080 TN Gsync 120Hz, Windows 10 Pro, Fedora 30, K.L, P.OS. The Home Panel: Samsung C34H892, 34" Ultra Wide 3440x1440p, VA, 60Hz. Tumblr - Riot-Company, CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 31, 2015 Author Last thing I would try on that device is this: http://www.apacer.com/en/support/downloads/Repair_v2.9.1.1.zip or this (one of my faves when I have trouble with sticks or cards): http://de.download.cnet.com/HP-USB-Disk-Storage-Format-Tool/3000-2094_4-10974082.html Try to format it with this tool. If that also doesn't work dragoon20005 might be right. Hey! So I tried both programs. The first one didn't find the drive at all, the second did but it wasn't able to format it.. It kept popping this up. Any other ideas?? Do the drivers look alright? I don't ever remember them looking like this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 31, 2015 Author this is a bad sign it might mean the drive is prob dead I really hope not I don't have any sensitive data on it but it would be a shame Anyway what about the driver?? Does it look alright? And how could the device be recognised if it would be dead? It connects, I hear the sound and everything but no media is visible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 31, 2015 this is a bad sign it might mean the drive is prob dead ^What he said... If it can't detect the storage on it, I suspect that the controller on the thing could be dead or the memory chip itself is dead... either way, that thing could be a goner... have you tried opening and reformatting it through linux? Mutsuki: CPU: AMD A8 5600K @ 4.2GHz | Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-DS2 (rev. 1.0) | RAM: 2 x Kingston Low Profile 4GB 1333MHz | GPU: Sapphire R7 260X OC 2GB DDR5 2xDVI | HDD0: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200RPM 3.5" (SATA II) | HDD1: WD Elements (WD Blue 1TB 3.5" SATA II) connected via USB 2.0 | HDD2: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200rpm (SATA II) | DVD: Samsung DVD+RW combo drive | PSU: FSP Hexa 600W | Case: Aerocool PGS V | Cooling: DeepCool Gammaxx S40 (stock fan), 2x 120mm Aerocool fan 1xDeepCool 120mm fan from a scrapped heatsink eMachines D732Z | CPU: Intel Pentium D P6100 | GPU: Intel HD 3000 | RAM: 2x Kingston ValueRAM 2GB 1066MHz SODIMM | HDD: Hitachi 320GB 5600RPM Acer ES13 | CPU: Intel Pentium N4200 | GPU: Intel HD 505 | RAM: 1x 4GB (unidentified) DDR3L | HDD: (unidentified) 500GB 5600RPM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 31, 2015 Author ^What he said... If it can't detect the storage on it, I suspect that the controller on the thing could be dead or the memory chip itself is dead... either way, that thing could be a goner... have you tried opening and reformatting it through linux? No not yet I don't have a Linux distro but I'll get Ubuntu and try it if it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 31, 2015 Author ^What he said... If it can't detect the storage on it, I suspect that the controller on the thing could be dead or the memory chip itself is dead... either way, that thing could be a goner... have you tried opening and reformatting it through linux? But the drive worked perfectly minutes before I got it though!!! It was connected, all the files showed up and my friends even transferred some doc onto it for me to use and then when I brought it to me with my laptop (still plugged in!!!!) I was like -> hey where's the USB ? (because I couldn't see it in the PC) and he said -> lol in the back of it..... That I just don't get...Literally what are the ods of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 2, 2015 No not yet I don't have a Linux distro but I'll get Ubuntu and try it if it works A Ubuntu Live Disc schould work for this. And when you're already on it you can also try this: http://askubuntu.com/questions/185815/how-do-i-clear-everything-data-viruses-from-a-thumbdrive But be careful! Don't format your hard drive! ("/dev/sda" <- don't format this one!) “For if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well.” ― Barack Obama Tech: Daily Driver: MacBook Pro 15" TB (mid-2018), Intel Core i7-8850H, 16 GB DDR4 2400 MHz, 512 GB SSD, AMD Radeon Pro 560X; Weight lifting: Dell Alienware 15 R4, Intel Core i7-8750H, 16 GB DDR4 2400 MHz SK Hynix, Nvidia GTX 1070 on 15" 1080p TN Gsync 120Hz, Intel Pro 7600p PCIe NVMe 256 GB, Samsung 860 Evo 1TB, 15" 1920x1080 TN Gsync 120Hz, Windows 10 Pro, Fedora 30, K.L, P.OS. The Home Panel: Samsung C34H892, 34" Ultra Wide 3440x1440p, VA, 60Hz. Tumblr - Riot-Company, CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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