What should I do if the contents of the USB flash drive are gone just after they are stored? USB flash drive is one of the storage devices we usually use, but sometimes there are some problems. One of them is when you put something in and find that the data is gone. This is a troublesome issue that can lead to the loss of our important files. In this article, we will ** the reasons that may be causing this problem and provide some solutions.
When the contents of your USB flash drive are gone just after they are stored, there are many possible reasons. Here are a few common scenarios:
1) Viral infection.
If your USB flash drive is infected with a virus, the data may be lost or hidden. To determine whether the data is hidden, you can view the properties of the USB flash drive. If you find that there is space but the file is not displayed, it is likely to be hidden.
2) File system error.
If there is an error in the file system of the USB flash drive, it may also lead to data loss. For example, if you forcibly power off the USB flash drive without properly unplugging it, it may damage the file system.
3) Physical damage.
A USB flash drive is a fragile device that can also lead to data loss if there is an internal failure, such as damage to the memory chip or the main controller.
If you encounter the situation that "the contents of the USB flash drive are gone just after they are saved", you should first stop all write operations to prevent new data from being written to overwrite the old data that may exist. Next, different measures can be taken depending on the specific situation:
Action 1: Show hidden data.
If the USB flash drive data is hidden, you can try to display the data by following the following steps:
Open Explorer (Windows key + E) and navigate to the location containing the data on the hidden USB stick.
In the menu bar of Explorer, click on the "View" tab and check the "Hidden Items" box. This will show you the hidden files and folders.
Please note that the above operation only shows the hidden file and does not change the hidden properties of the file itself. To completely unhide a file's hidden attributes, you need to uncheck the "Hide" option in the file properties.
Step 2: Use data recovery software.
If the above operations fail to recover USB flash drive data, you can consider using data recovery software to try to recover lost files. The following takes Cloud Knight data recovery software as an example, it supports the recovery of computers, hard disks, USB flash drives, ** stations, memory cards, cameras and other devices, due to accidental deletion, virus infection, misformatting and other reasons lost data, only a few simple steps (no software can guarantee 100% recovery of data, it is recommended to preview the data before recovery to judge the recoverability):
Step 1: Launch the installed software and select the corresponding recovery mode, such as the "USB flash drive memory card recovery" option in scenario mode.
Step 2: Check the USB flash drive that has been connected to the computer in advance, click "Start Scan" in the lower right corner, if it cannot be recognized normally, it is recommended to change to a USB port.
Step 3: Wait for the scan result to come out, filter and preview the required data, check it after confirming that it is correct, and click "Recover Now" to export the data.
Step 3: Repair the file system.
If there is a problem with the file system, you can try to use the disk management tool to repair the file system. The steps are as follows: (Before attempting this method, it is recommended that you back up your data first).
Turn on the computer, find the drive letter or name of the USB flash drive, right-click, and select "Properties"."。
In the properties window, find and click "Tools" - "Inspect".
If there is an error, the error check window will pop up, then click on "Repair Drive" and wait for the repair process to complete.
After the repair is completed, try to open the USB flash drive and check whether the files can be accessed normally.
Measure 4: Seek help from offline personnel.
If there is a high possibility of physical damage, for example, it cannot be recognized by data recovery software, and the same is true for connecting to other computers, if there is important data in it, it is recommended to seek the help of offline recovery agency personnel to recover the data, and if the data is not important, you can consider replacing the USB flash drive.
In short, when you encounter the loss of USB flash drive files, you should first determine the cause, and then take corresponding measures according to different situations.
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