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I have pendrive i have been using it for last one year.Now when i put it in windows it shows."one of the usb you attached to computer is malfuntioned and windows cannot recognise the divice". I tried it i 3 computers. it shows same.I look at in device manager also.
Plaese help me

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A few practical checks and recovery ideas for , and a caution about 's reformat suggestion: reformatting will erase everything and should be a last resort if any files must be saved.

First, quick non-destructive steps to try:

  • Try different USB ports (rear-panel ports on a desktop), and avoid unpowered hubs.
  • Inspect the metal connector for bent pins, and for any signs of burning or loose parts; if it feels hot or smells, stop using it.
  • Use Windows Disk Management (Run -> diskmgmt.msc) only to see whether the stick appears as a disk without a drive letter; do not initialize or format if you want to recover files.

If Windows does not enumerate useful info, boot a Linux live USB (no install) and look for the device there — Linux often gives clearer device-level messages. Useful commands to run after inserting the stick:

sudo lsblk -f
sudo fdisk -l
dmesg | tail -n 30
lsusb

If Linux shows a block device like /dev/sdb but partitions are missing or RAW, create an image of the device first (use ddrescue if available) and work on the image with recovery tools (TestDisk/PhotoRec) rather than the original. Imaging preserves the chance of later professional recovery.

If no OS ever sees the controller at all (no USB enumeration), the problem is likely hardware/controller failure. In that case, consumer tools won't help; contact the manufacturer if under warranty or consult a professional data-recovery service. Avoid repeated formatting attempts or cheap repair utilities — they can make recovery harder.

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.reformat it!..^_^..

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.reformat it!..^_^..

Its not taking to computer.it shows unrecogniced

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