How to create a Windows 10 bootable USB on Linux

You’re all pretty much familiar with the procedure involved in creating a Windows 10 bootable media on computers running Windows operating system. In this post, we will show you the procedure to create a Windows 10 bootable USB/CD on computers […]

USB port remains active even after using Safely remove hardware

To avoid any unlikely incident like loss of data, Windows prompts you to Safely remove hardware like external hard drives and USB drives. Even after doing this, if the USB port continues to remain active for safely removed hardware and […]

How to use YubiKey – A secure login for Local Account in Windows 10

Users can use hardware security keys, manufactured by Swedish company Yubico to log into a Local account on Windows 10. The company recently released the first stable version of the Yubico Login for Windows application. In this post, we will […]

How to format USB Pen Drive using Command Prompt in Windows 10

For an end-user, formatting the USB drive is easy. All you need to do is right-click on the drive, and select Format. However, if you want to format a USB pen drive using the Command Prompt, here is how you […]

USB Security key is not working on Windows 10

USB Security Keys are a secure medium to authenticate various components on a computer. Security keys can be used to log in to Windows 10. With the advancement of web APIs a user can authenticate across websites as well, using […]

How to set up USB tethering on Windows 10

This post will show you how to set up USB tethering on Windows 10 & share your phone’s mobile data to access the internet on other devices. Tethering is usually understood as WiFi Tethering, which allows the users to share […]

How to prevent installation of Removable Devices on Windows 10

Windows 10 supports installation and use of a variety of Removable devices. This includes plug and plays mouse, keyboard, and other USB based devices. However, this could pose a threat to the integrity of a computer system, and hence, some […]

Fix Power surge on the USB port error on Windows 10

Like every other port, USB ports also come with power rating. The default power output of a standard USB port is 0.5 amperes. If you notice that phones charge slowly on USB ports, you know the reason now. Sometimes, Windows […]

USB tethering not working on Windows 10 PC

If you are trying to share the internet from your Android mobile to your Windows 10 PC, but USB tethering is not working, then this post will help you. You may be able to connect your Android mobile to a […]

The device is not ready error while trying to connect USB Drive

External hard drives have become important for storing data. However, some users have reported the following error while trying to access a connected external hard drive – The device is not ready. This error prevents the user from accessing the […]

The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable error on Windows

If you connect your USB or external device and you receive an error message <Drive>:\ is not accessible, The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable, then there could be some physical damage to the device, the File System could […]

Problem ejecting USB Mass Storage Device, This device is currently in use

The standard procedure to eject a USB drive, or for that matter any external media is to select the option “Safely remove hardware and eject media” from the Taskbar menu. However, at times while trying to eject the media through […]

FIX Not enough USB controller resources error on Windows 10

USB is now being used in all devices. USB A is leading with most devices based on it. Peripherals like Pen Drives, External Hard disks, and more use a USB port. USB C is coming up to be the next […]

This device is currently in use – USB error on Windows 10

We use our external USB storage devices, peripherals, and a number of devices almost daily. Now when taking out the USB Storage devices, it is advised to use the Safely remove the USB Storage device option. This prevents data corruption […]

Fix Unknown USB Device error message on Windows 10

We all use a number of USB Devices every day. From plugging in our phones for charging to using our Pen Drives, we are making the use of USB Drives. But sometimes, a Windows computer throws an error of Unknown USB […]

USB keep disconnecting and reconnecting in Windows 10

If after you connect a USB device, it keeps disconnecting and reconnecting randomly on its own, then it could be a hardware or driver issue. The first need to make sure is to check the device works fine on another […]

USB Composite Device is an older USB device and might not work with USB 3.0

USB 3.0 was a major breakthrough in the data transfer market. Marked by blue-colored USB ports, the USB 3.0 provided users with speeds up to 10 times of USB 2.0 (5 GBPS) thanks to which large media files and programs […]

The drive is not a valid backup location error on Windows

USB drives were used for stored small files, perhaps music and videos too. The usual size was 2GB or 4GB. With time, they have advanced quite a lot and it is common to find USB sticks with a capacity of […]

How to fix USB-C problems on your Windows 10 computer

USB-C is becoming increasingly important in our lives, as almost every smartphone uses the technology for charging. Many computer makers are now deciding to add USB-C ports to their Windows 10 devices, so everything is looking peachy. Now, with an […]

File Too Large – The file is too large for the destination file system

This post will help you if you cannot copy large files over 4GB to USB flash drive or SD card, and you receive a message – File Too Large, The file is too large for the destination file system message […]

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