How do you fix flash drive the volume does not contain a recognized file system?

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Methods to fix ‘Volume does not contain a recognized file system’

Method 1: Run SFC (System File Checker) Command.
Method 2: Scan Drive for Errors.
Method 3: Run CHKDSK Command.
Method 4: Fix the Drive with Unrecognized File System.

What does not accessible volume does not contain a recognized file system Please make sure?

An error “The volume does not contain a recognized file system. Please make sure that all required file system drivers are loaded and that the volume is not corrupted” may pop up when you insert an external hard drive, flash drive or memory card whose file system is missing, corrupted or damaged.

How do I fix my USB file system?

Method 1. Fix RAW USB Drive by Checking the Device

Connect your USB drive to your computer.
Go to “This PC” (in Windows 10).
Click the “Tools” tab and then click “Check”.
In the “Error Checking” window, choose “Scan and repair drive” and wait for the process to finish.
Connect your USB to your computer.

How do I format a flash drive without deleting?

2. Format USB Without Losing Data

Connect USB to PC and click to open “This PC/My Computer”.
Find and right-click on the USB flash drive, select “Format”.
Reset the file system to NTFS or FAT32, click “Start” and click “OK” to confirm.

How do I completely format a flash drive?

Formatting Drives in Windows

Insert a USB drive into a USB port.
Open File Explorer.
Click on This PC from the left pane.
Under the “Devices and drives” section, right-click the flash drive and select the Format option.
Use the “File system” drop-down menu and select the preferred option.

How can I repair my hard drive without formatting?

How to Restore Data from External Hard Drive Without Formatting?

Scan Your Computer for Viruses.
Use CHKDSK to Fix File System Errors.
Replace Corrupted Files with SFC.
Recover Your Files with Data Recovery Software.

What does “volume does not contain a recognized file system?

Have you got the message “Volume does not contain a recognized file system?” You get this error message when there is some issue with your device file system. Below you will learn everything to fix this error.

Why is my volume not recognized by Windows 10?

Following factors may be one of the reasons that the volume became non-recognized file system. Volume or disk encryption. The USB drive may be encrypted by someone intentionally or unintentionally. All you need to do is decrypting.

Why does my partition not have a recognized file system?

If you get “The volume does not contain a recognized file system” on internal hard drive or SSD after reinstalling, it may because the partition file system does not compatible with the newly installed system. File system corruption. The partition file system is likely to get damaged after a file system conversion failure.

Why is there no file system on my hard drive?

Because no file system exists on the drive, there can be no files or folders on the drive, and it cannot be used to store data. When an (external) hard drive or USB flash drive becomes the RAW format, it indicates three kinds of possibilities. The file system of the disk is not recognized by the operating system of your computer