Damaged files on the flash drive
Damage to the files on the flash drive can be caused by various reasons, such as improperly removing the device without performing a safe removal or turning off the power during data transfer. In this article, I will talk about several ways to restore damaged files on a flash drive.
1. Checking and correcting errors:
– Connect the flash drive to the computer.
– Open Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac).
– Find your device among connected drives.
– Right-click on it and select “Properties” (Windows) or “Information” (Mac).
– Select the "Utilities" tab.
Windows: click on the "Check" link
Mac: Click the Restore Disk button
2. Using data recovery programs:
If checking and correcting errors did not help, you can use special programs for
the ability to scan a damaged flash drive and recover lost data.
3. Manual work with the command line:
For more experienced users, it is possible to use the command line for recovery
damaged files on the flash drive. Below are some commands that may help:
– chkdsk [drive letter]: /f
This command checks and corrects errors on the selected disk.
– attrib –h –r –s /s /d [folder name] This command will remove the “hidden”, “system” and “read-only” attributes from the specified folders or files.
4. Contact specialists:
If all of the above methods do not work, it is better to contact professional service centers for help,
where there is certain software and technical equipment for repairing damaged flash drives.
It is important to note that in case of problems with your flash drive, you should always create a backup copy of the data before performing any recovery or repair operations