USB Problem... Maybe a virus or is dead?

[Malnutrition]

Any update?

[Alexis_Tejeda]

Any update?

I reinstalled Windows few hours ago and now I start with scan
When it finish, I’ll post the report

[Alexis_Tejeda]

Any update?

Ok, I tried twice but still with this problem
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[Malnutrition]

I reinstalled Windows few hours ago

No need for the scan. With a format, any malware that may or may not have been on the machine is gone. I’ll move this thread back to windows 10.

@phillpower2 @Bruce @Rustys @PeterOz

I have tagged some help for you, this is a hardware issue with your machine and or the USB. Easiest way to check would be if you have another usb device, does it work with the machine?

[Alexis_Tejeda]

Ok ok, thak you so much for helping me
And yes I have other three USB devices and they work perfectly

[Malnutrition]

I’d say that one is toast. IMO

[Alexis_Tejeda]

Could it be broken just for transferring files?

[Malnutrition]

Could be just old? Those things don’t last forever…

[PeterOz]

so I do not have to read the entire post
Besides the old laptop do you have another computer you can test the usb on? Friend, Neighbour etc.
When you reinstalled windows did you reinstall the chipset drivers for the motherboard.

I have had usb -(supposed to be quality) die in 6 months.
The backup has some pictures, videos, and music,

If you want this data from the old laptop do it the easy way.
We setup a network share - transfer the files via network
Throw usb in rubbish bin

[Bruce]

also concur.

3 sticks work, 1 stick doesn’t - would certainly point to failed stick.
and as Peter has said, price (implying quality) has no bearing.
the ‘better’ sticks tend to last longer, but every stick I’ve had eventually dies.
just like any storage medium you could argue!

[Bruce]

@Alexis Tejeda - still need help?

[Bruce]

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