I have a problem with my flash drive. When I plug it in it shows like this:
And when I try to format it, it says it has "Unknown capacity":
Do you know any way I can fix this or any software that can help me with this problem?
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Can you read or write anything to it? This will most likely be closed as it is asking for directions to a program. – Xavierjazz Jun 13 '15 at 17:36
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@Xavierjazz No, when I double click it it says "Please insert a disk into Removable Disk (G:)". But when I unplug the device the icon is gone. And the PC is making the sounds both when i plug or unplug the device. So... Is it lost cause, or can I do anything about it? – Kure Jun 13 '15 at 17:39
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Open *Disk Management* (I *think* that's `diskmgmt.msc`). Post a screenshot that shows how it reports the relevant physical device. Also include the make, model and specified size of the drive, to the best of your ability. – user Jun 13 '15 at 18:05
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2@Xavierjazz We don't auto-close just because a question allows for a solution involving third-party software. This question has a reasonably clear problem statement IMO (though it could definitely benefit from a few more details) and is asking **how to solve that,** so should be fine. Generally speaking, if editing out "please suggest some tool to fix this" would leave the essence of the question unchanged (as it would in this case; OP would still be asking for a way to regain access to the thumb drive), then it's not a software recommendation question. At least, that's my rule of thumb. :) – user Jun 13 '15 at 18:10
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I wasn't sure, hence no vote to close. Thanks for the comment. – Xavierjazz Jun 13 '15 at 18:23