With the continuous development of technology, USB flash drive has become an indispensable storage device in our daily life. However, sometimes we may encounter some old discs, such as CDs, **, etc., and the data on these discs cannot be copied directly to the USB flash drive. So, how to convert a disc to a USB flash drive?This article will introduce the steps of converting disc to USB flash drive in detail, and share some precautions to help you complete the conversion easily.
Before converting a disc to a USB flash drive, you need to prepare the following tools and materials:
A computer: Make sure that your computer has enough storage space and performance to make the conversion.
A USB flash drive: Choose a USB flash drive that is large enough to store the converted data.
Optical drives: Make sure your computer is equipped with optical drives, such as CDs, ** drives.
Data cable: A data cable used to connect the USB flash drive and the computer.
Insert the disc and USB stick
First, insert the disc into the optical drive to make sure that the disc is correctly recognized. At the same time, insert the USB flash drive into the USB port of the computer.
Open the file manager
Find File Manager or Explorer on your computer's desktop and open it. In the file manager, you can see all the files and folders on your computer.
Locate the contents of the disc
In the file manager, locate and double-click the icon of the disc drive to view the contents of the disc. You'll see one or more folders that contain all the files and subfolders in the disc.
Copy the contents of the disc to a USB flash drive
In the file manager, select the contents of the disc that you want to copy to the USB flash drive, then right-click and select the "Copy" option. Next, move your mouse over the icon of the USB flash drive, right-click and select the "Paste" option. At this point, the contents of the selected disc will be copied to the USB flash drive.
Wait for the replication to complete
The copying process may take some time, depending on the amount of disc content and the performance of your computer. Please be patient and wait for the copying process to complete.
Confirm that the replication is successful
When the copy is complete, you can view the contents of the USB flash drive in the file manager. Make sure that all the contents of the selected disc have been successfully copied to the USB flash drive.
Choose the correct USB flash drive and computer interface: Before inserting the USB flash drive, make sure to select the correct USB flash drive interface and computer interface. Avoid using the wrong interface that causes data transmission failure or damage to the USB flash drive.
Back up important data: Be sure to back up the important data in your disc before doing the conversion. Just in case something unexpected happens that leads to data loss or corruption.
Check the USB flash drive capacity: Before converting, make sure that the USB flash drive is large enough to accommodate all the disc contents to be converted. Avoid conversion failures due to insufficient capacity.
Avoid other operations during the conversion process: During the conversion process, try to avoid other operations, such as shutting down the computer, plugging and unplugging the USB flash drive, etc. These operations may result in conversion failure or data corruption.
Regularly inspect and maintain the USB flash drive: When using the USB flash drive, check and maintain the USB flash drive regularly. Avoid USB flash drive damage or data loss due to long-term use. At the same time, regularly back up the important data in the USB flash drive to prevent unexpected situations.
With the introduction of the above steps and precautions, you should have learned how to convert disc to USB flash drive. In practice, be sure to follow the steps and pay attention to the relevant things to ensure a successful conversion and data security. At the same time, in order to better manage and protect the security of your data, it is recommended that you regularly back up your important data and store it with a reliable storage device.