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Storage devices like USB drives often encounter capacity issues, sometimes leading to the situation where USB storage is depleted without knowing the cause or solution. Hence, today Mytour will address the issues related to USB storage depletion in this article!
1. Causes of USB Storage Depletion
One of the reasons for USB storage depletion is improper handling by users. Abrupt or unsafe removal of the USB from the computer can affect data integrity, leading to data loss or inconsistent data representation, resulting in inaccurate display of storage capacity.
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Occasionally, when you plug in a USB drive to your computer, the capacity may not be accurately as advertised by the manufacturer. This is not a defect but due to the manufacturer setting up software and creating hidden partitions within the USB, reducing the available storage capacity.
Additionally, the capacity of the USB drive can also be affected by hidden files and unnamed partitions when writing and deleting data, causing a loss of storage space. Inaccessible partitions can also make the USB display less storage capacity than originally advertised.
2. How to Fix USB Storage Depletion
Adjust Display Settings
Step 1: Press the Windows key + E > Click on This PC > Select the USB drive.
Press Windows + E > Select This PC > Select the USB drive
Step 2: On the toolbar, click on the three-dot icon > Choose Options.
Select the three-dot icon > Choose Options
Step 3: Click on the View tab > Check the box next to Show hidden files, folders, and drives > Select OK to complete.
Choose View > Check Show hidden files, folders, and drives > Click OK
Utilize specialized software
If you've tried the above method and still can't see hidden files, you can utilize third-party specialized tools such as FixAttrb Bkav. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the tool > Click on Select Folder to choose the drive for recovery.
Open the tool > Click on Select Folder
Step 2: Choose the USB drive > Click Ok.
Select the USB drive > Click Ok
Step 3: Choose Show hidden files.
Choose Show hidden files
Step 4: Select Yes to proceed.
Select Yes to continue
Step 5: Choose Agree to finish the process.
Choose Agree to finish the process.
Reformat the USB
Formatting the USB is the process of restoring it to its original state. However, note that after formatting, all data on the USB will be lost, so please consider carefully before proceeding with the following steps:
Step 1: Click to select the USB drive > On the toolbar, choose the ellipsis icon > Select Format.
Select the USB drive > Choose the ellipsis icon > Select Format
Step 2: Check the box next to Quick Format > Press Start to complete the process.
Check the box next to Quick Format > Press Start
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Repartition the drive
Before applying this method, ensure you have backed up the data on the USB to avoid data loss. Then, you can start repartitioning the drive and creating a new partition by following these steps:
Step 1: Press the Windows + S key combination > Type Diskpart in the search box > Select Open.
Press Windows + S keys > Search for Diskpart > Choose Open
Step 2: In the new window > Type the command line list disk > Press Enter to display a list of all disks currently on the system.
Type the command line list disk > Press Enter
Step 3: Insert the USB into the computer > Type the command line list disk > Press Enter. You need to determine which disk number corresponds to the USB drive (Disk 1, Disk 2,...).
Insert the USB into the computer > Type the command line list disk > Press Enter
Step 4: Type the command line select disk # (where # is the number of the USB drive).
Type the command line select disk #
Step 5: Enter the command line clean.
Enter the command line clean
Step 6: Proceed to enter the command line create partition primary to create a new drive partition.
Proceed to enter the command line create partition primary
Step 7: Type the command line exit to conclude the process of recovering lost storage capacity on the USB.
Type the command line exit to conclude
Resolve with HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool
HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool is software designed to address USB-related data errors and file management efficiently. Download the software HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool to your machine. Launch the software and fill in the following information:
- Issue: USB encountering storage capacity problems.
- File System: Set default format to FAT32.
- Volume Label: Your USB name.
- Format Option: Check Quick Format to save time.
After filling in all the necessary information, select Start to complete.
Launch the software and fill in the required information
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In this article, Mytour provides a quick and effective guide to resolve the issue of USB running out of storage. Wishing you success in your first attempt!
