If your USB drive isn't recognized, first try the following manual steps:
- Check the Connection: Ensure the USB drive is properly connected and try different USB ports.
- Restart Your Computer: Sometimes, a simple reboot can resolve connection issues.
- Update Drivers: Go to Device Manager, find your USB drive under Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click, and select Update driver.
- Check Disk Management: Open Disk Management (right-click This PC > Manage > Disk Management) to see if the drive appears there. If it does, you might need to assign a drive letter or format it if it's unallocated.
If these steps don’t work, the BLR Pen Drive Data Recovery Tool is highly recommended. This specialized tool can recover data from USB drives that aren't recognized by your system, even when manual methods fail. With its advanced scanning algorithms and user-friendly interface, it helps retrieve lost files efficiently and securely, making it an excellent choice for dealing with stubborn data recovery issues.