Stop before new data overwrites the files
Disconnect the USB after the problem appears. Do not save new files, format the drive, or run repair tools before checking what can still be recovered.
Safest action: leave the original data untouchedScan deleted, formatted, corrupted, or inaccessible USB drives.
Choose the closest symptom. If your USB is still detected, check recoverable files before writing anything new to the drive.
Follow the safest order: stop writing to the drive, scan what is recoverable, then escalate only if the USB is physically damaged or cannot be detected.
Disconnect the USB after the problem appears. Do not save new files, format the drive, or run repair tools before checking what can still be recovered.
Safest action: leave the original data untouchedInstall Recoverit on your computer, connect the USB, and scan the drive. Preview found files first so you can confirm what is recoverable before restoring.
Restore files to a different safe locationConsider professional service when the USB is physically broken, overheats, makes unusual sounds, or does not appear on the computer at all.
Avoid repeated connection attempts on damaged hardwareRecoverit supports the USB storage people use every day, from thumb drives to external SSDs and card readers. Scan deleted, formatted, corrupted, or inaccessible media without adding more device clutter to the page.
Thumb drives, pen drives, memory sticks, and portable USB storage from major brands.
USB-connected portable hard drives and solid-state drives with lost or inaccessible files.
SD, microSD, CF, and other memory cards connected through a compatible USB card reader.
Scan FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS media after deletion, formatting, RAW errors, or corruption.
Documents, photos, video, audio, archives, and more. Recoverit supports common formats across NTFS, FAT, HFS+, and APFS file systems.
MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, FLV, M4V, 3GP and more.
DOC, DOCX, PDF, XLSX, PPTX, RTF and more.
JPG, PNG, RAW, PSD, CRW, ARW and more.
MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, AIFF, WMA and more.
ZIP, 7Z, RAR, WAR, EXE and more.
Email, database, design, log, ebook, and specialist application formats.
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