When using a USB flash drive, it is inevitable that some files cannot be opened, some files are damaged, and prompts that the USB flash drive needs to be formatted. So why does this happen? It is most likely related to the usual operating habits. . Sohow to recover data after the USB disk is damaged? The editor will explain it to you below.
Tools/Materials:
System version: windows10 system
Brand model: ASUS vivobook14
Method/steps:
Method 1: Unhide
Some file data is not lost, but just hidden. If you find that there is a big gap between the size of the file data and the size displayed on the USB flash drive, then you think the lost file data is actually hidden. The method is also very simple. After opening the U disk, find the click view option on the upper left menu bar, and then check the "Hidden Items" option to see the hidden file data.
Method 2: Repair through USB disk properties
1. Make sure the USB flash drive is connected to your computer before proceeding to the next step. Click the [This PC] icon on the computer desktop, find the location of the USB flash drive, right-click, and then select [Properties].
2. In the [Tools] of the properties window, click the [Inspection] option. After that, a window to check USB disk errors will pop up, select [Scan and Repair Drive].
Summarize:
Method 1: Unhide
Check the "Hidden Items" option to see hidden file data.
Method 2: Repair through USB disk properties
Find the location of the USB flash drive and select [Properties]. A window to check USB disk errors will pop up, select [Scan and Repair Drive].