Solving Usb Flash Drive Problems - HP ProDesk 405 G1 Microtower Maintenance And Service Manual

Solving USB flash drive problems

If you encounter USB flash drive problems, common causes and solutions are listed in the following
table.
USB flash drive is not seen as a drive letter in Windows.
Cause
The drive letter after the last physical drive is not available.
USB flash drive not found (identified).
Cause
The device is attached to a USB port that has been hidden in
Computer Setup.
The device was not properly seated before power-up.
System will not boot from USB flash drive.
Cause
Boot order is not correct.
The computer boots to DOS after making a bootable flash drive.
Cause
Flash drive is bootable.
Flash drive is defective.
Solution
Change the default drive letter for the flash drive in Windows.
Solution
Run the Computer Setup utility and enable USB ports in
Security > USB Security.
Ensure the device is fully inserted into the USB port before
applying power to the system
Solution
Run the Computer Setup utility and change boot sequence in
Storage > Boot Order.
Solution
Install the flash drive only after the operating system boots.
Try a different flash drive.
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