{"id":2680,"date":"2024-11-20T09:19:11","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T09:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/?p=2680"},"modified":"2024-11-20T09:19:14","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T09:19:14","slug":"usb-access-denied","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/usb-access-denied\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix &#8220;USB Drive Access Denied&#8221; Error? 6 Effective Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>USB drives can experience a few problems, and one of them is \u201cUSB access is denied.\u201d When this happens, you won\u2019t have access to any data on the USB drive. If you try to gain access through shortcuts, you will receive a message saying the location is not available.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"402\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/usb-access-is-denied.png\" alt=\"usb access is denied\" class=\"wp-image-2687\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/usb-access-is-denied.png 402w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/usb-access-is-denied-300x154.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The \u201cUSB drive access is denied\u201d error message typically means the drive is faulty, the USB port is damaged, or there\u2019s a problem within the system. Whatever the problem is, it can be fixed by following the solutions that will be explained in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/usb-access-denied\/#How_to_Fix_Unable_to_Access_USB_Stick_Error\" title=\"How to Fix Unable to Access USB Stick Error?\">How to Fix Unable to Access USB Stick Error?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/usb-access-denied\/#Get_Access_to_a_USB_Partition_to_Fix_Access_Denied_on_USB_Drive\" title=\"Get Access to a USB Partition to Fix Access Denied on USB Drive\">Get Access to a USB Partition to Fix Access Denied on USB Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/usb-access-denied\/#Fix_Unable_to_Access_USB_Stick_with_Local_Group_Policy_Editor\" title=\"Fix Unable to Access USB Stick with Local Group Policy Editor\">Fix Unable to Access USB Stick with Local Group Policy Editor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/usb-access-denied\/#Change_Drive_Letter_to_Fix_USB_Memory_Stick_Access_Denied\" title=\"Change Drive Letter to Fix USB Memory Stick Access Denied\">Change Drive Letter to Fix USB Memory Stick Access Denied<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/usb-access-denied\/#Run_CHKDSK_to_Fix_Pen_Drive_Access_Denied\" title=\"Run CHKDSK to Fix Pen Drive Access Denied\">Run CHKDSK to Fix Pen Drive Access Denied<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/usb-access-denied\/#Remove_the_USB_from_Device_Manager_and_Reconnect\" title=\"Remove the USB from Device Manager and Reconnect\">Remove the USB from Device Manager and Reconnect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/usb-access-denied\/#Format_the_USB_to_Fix_Pendrive_Access_Denied\" title=\"Format the USB to Fix Pendrive Access Denied\">Format the USB to Fix Pendrive Access Denied<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/usb-access-denied\/#Bonus_Tips_How_to_Recover_Data_from_the_Inaccessible_USB_Drive\" title=\"Bonus Tips: How to Recover Data from the Inaccessible USB Drive?\">Bonus Tips: How to Recover Data from the Inaccessible USB Drive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/usb-access-denied\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Reasons_for_Access_Denied_on_USB_Drive\"><\/span>Common Reasons for Access Denied on USB Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the popular reasons for access denied on USB drive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\uddc3\ufe0f<strong>Damaged USB Drive or Port:<\/strong> If the USB drive or the USB port is faulty, the drive won\u2019t be recognized, thereby preventing you from having access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<strong>Corrupted USB Drive:<\/strong> When the flash drive is corrupted whether due to virus attack, power interruption, or improper ejection, you will be denied access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcbc<strong>File System Corruption:<\/strong> Using the USB drive on different operating systems (like Windows and Mac) can tamper with the drive\u2019s file system, resulting in denied access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705<strong>Permission Settings:<\/strong> If you are not authorized to use the USB drive, any attempt you make to access the data will be denied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Unable_to_Access_USB_Stick_Error\"><\/span>How to Fix Unable to Access USB Stick Error?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the step-by-step processes of the solutions explained below to fix unable to access USB stick error messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Access_to_a_USB_Partition_to_Fix_Access_Denied_on_USB_Drive\"><\/span>Get Access to a USB Partition to Fix Access Denied on USB Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the common reasons for \u201cUSB memory stick access denied\u201d error is permission settings. If the USB drive is protected, you won\u2019t have privileges to access its partitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49To get access, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the Taskbar and open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong>. Or simply press the <strong>Windows<\/strong> and <strong>E<\/strong> keys simultaneously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>This PC<\/strong> or <strong>My Computer<\/strong> (depending on your Windows version) to see the USB drive. Right-click the USB drive and click <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the <strong>Security<\/strong> tab and click <strong>Advanced<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-security.jpg\" alt=\"windows security\" class=\"wp-image-2689\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-security.jpg 449w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-security-262x300.jpg 262w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will be taken to the Owner screen, click Edit, and select your name under the <strong>Group or user names<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mark all the boxes under <strong>Allow<\/strong>, choose <strong>OK<\/strong>, and then <strong>Apply<\/strong> to get access to the USB drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"363\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/apply-the-settings.png\" alt=\"apply the settings\" class=\"wp-image-2690\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/apply-the-settings.png 363w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/apply-the-settings-242x300.png 242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_Unable_to_Access_USB_Stick_with_Local_Group_Policy_Editor\"><\/span>Fix Unable to Access USB Stick with Local Group Policy Editor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your flash drive may be restricted by the Local Group Policy Editor, which is one of the features that dictates the actions you can perform on your Windows PC and the actions you cannot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here are the steps to resolve a flash drive access denied error with Local Group Policy Editor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the <strong>Windows<\/strong> and <strong>R <\/strong>keys at the same time to open the Run dialogue. Type in <strong>gpedit.msc<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-gpedit-msc.png\" alt=\"type gpedit.msc\" class=\"wp-image-2691\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-gpedit-msc.png 533w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-gpedit-msc-300x183.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>OK<\/strong> to open Local Group Policy Editor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>Administrative Templates<\/strong> to expand the folder, click <strong>System<\/strong> to also expand the folder, and then choose the <strong>Removable Storage Access<\/strong> folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-the-removable-storage-access-folder.jpg\" alt=\"choose the Removable Storage Access folder\" class=\"wp-image-2692\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-the-removable-storage-access-folder.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-the-removable-storage-access-folder-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disable the 3 Group Policy Objects (GPOs) that can be causing the \u201cflash drive access is denied\u201d error. Open:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Removable Disks: <strong>Deny execute access<\/strong> &amp; tick <strong>Disable<\/strong> to remove the restriction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removable Disks: <strong>Deny read access<\/strong> &amp; tick <strong>Disable<\/strong> to remove the restriction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removable Disks: <strong>Deny write access<\/strong> &amp; tick <strong>Disable<\/strong> to remove the restriction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_Drive_Letter_to_Fix_USB_Memory_Stick_Access_Denied\"><\/span>Change Drive Letter to Fix USB Memory Stick Access Denied<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Drive letters are dynamically assigned to USB memory sticks. If the drive letter becomes incorrect or the path of a drive changes, then access will be denied. But you can fix this by changing the drive letter through disk management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to fix unable to access USB stick by changing the drive letter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the <strong>Windows<\/strong> + <strong>R<\/strong> keys at the same time to open the Run dialogue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the search box, enter <strong>diskmgmt.msc<\/strong>, and then select <strong>OK<\/strong>. This will open the Disk Management window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/enter-diskmgmt-msc.jpg\" alt=\"enter diskmgmt.msc\" class=\"wp-image-2694\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/enter-diskmgmt-msc.jpg 472w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/enter-diskmgmt-msc-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find the inaccessible USB drive and right-click on the partition. Click on <strong>Change Drive Letter and Paths<\/strong> from the drop-down options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/change-drive-letter-and-paths.jpg\" alt=\"change drive letter and paths\" class=\"wp-image-2696\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/change-drive-letter-and-paths.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/change-drive-letter-and-paths-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/change-drive-letter-and-paths-768x586.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the new page, select <strong>Change<\/strong>, and choose the new drive letter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to complete the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_CHKDSK_to_Fix_Pen_Drive_Access_Denied\"><\/span>Run CHKDSK to Fix Pen Drive Access Denied<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure what the cause of the \u201cpen drive access denied\u201d error message is, run a CHKDSK command. This is a command line that checks the pen drive to identify and potentially fix any errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here are the steps involved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the search bar on your PC and type <strong>CMD<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> and <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"402\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/run-as-administrator-1.jpg\" alt=\"Run as administrator\" class=\"wp-image-2697\" style=\"width:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/run-as-administrator-1.jpg 402w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/run-as-administrator-1-291x300.jpg 291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type <strong>chkdsk D: \/f<\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>. Replace <strong>D<\/strong> with the drive letter of your pen drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-chkdsk-D-f-1024x280.jpg\" alt=\"type chkdsk D:\/f\" class=\"wp-image-2698\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-chkdsk-D-f-1024x280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-chkdsk-D-f-300x82.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-chkdsk-D-f-768x210.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-chkdsk-D-f.jpg 1047w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A scan will be done to identify the problem. Afterward, repair will be attempted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_the_USB_from_Device_Manager_and_Reconnect\"><\/span>Remove the USB from Device Manager and Reconnect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In cases where your USB drive gets damaged or corrupted, simply remove the USB from the Device Manager and Reconnect. This is the same as uninstalling the USB drive and installing it again. It\u2019s one of the proven methods used to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/usb-device-not-recognized\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">fix USB devices not recognized<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to fix USB drive access is denied using this method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the search bar on your PC, type <strong>device manager<\/strong>, and click on the search result to open it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/device-manager.png\" alt=\"device manager\" class=\"wp-image-2699\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/device-manager.png 750w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/device-manager-300x160.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Disk drives<\/strong> to expand it. Right-click on the USB drive that\u2019s inaccessible and choose <strong>Uninstall device<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"949\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-uninstall-device.png\" alt=\"choose uninstall device\" class=\"wp-image-2700\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-uninstall-device.png 949w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-uninstall-device-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-uninstall-device-768x571.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 949px) 100vw, 949px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Uninstall<\/strong> to confirm your action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove the USB drive and reconnect it for proper installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Format_the_USB_to_Fix_Pendrive_Access_Denied\"><\/span>Format the USB to Fix Pendrive Access Denied<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to resolve the \u201cpendrive access denied\u201d error message is to format the drive. This will repair the USB drive and optimize its performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2757<strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Formatting the USB drive will erase all your data, so it\u2019s recommended you always create a backup of your data on another storage device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps to format the USB:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong> or simply press the <strong>Windows<\/strong> + <strong>E<\/strong> keys at the same time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>This PC<\/strong> or <strong>My Computer<\/strong> (depending on your Windows version). Right-click on the USB drive and choose <strong>Format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/format-button.jpg\" alt=\"format button\" class=\"wp-image-2701\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/format-button.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/format-button-300x145.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the arrow under File System and choose <strong>FAT32<\/strong>. Click <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-fat32.png\" alt=\"click fat32\" class=\"wp-image-2703\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-fat32.png 375w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-fat32-172x300.png 172w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When the formatting is completed, eject the USB drive, and remove it from the USB port.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Tips_How_to_Recover_Data_from_the_Inaccessible_USB_Drive\"><\/span>Bonus Tips: How to Recover Data from the Inaccessible USB Drive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trying various solutions to fix a thumb drive access denied issue, especially when you format the USB, can result in total loss of all the data on your drive. While this might be a concern, do not fear. You can seamlessly recover all your lost data using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/win-data-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ONERECOVERY \u2013 a professional data recovery software<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-1024x502.jpg\" alt=\"onerecovery for win\" class=\"wp-image-2515\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-1024x502.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-768x377.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-1536x753.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win.jpg 1741w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This software provides an all-in-one solution to efficiently restore lost data from virus attacks, system corruption, formatting, and so on. It has an easy-to-understand interface that makes it possible to easily recover deleted data in 3 simple steps. ONERECOVERY also serves as a solution for related disk drive issues, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/the-disk-you-attached-was-not-readable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">how to fix the disk you attached was not readable by this computer error<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Built with 2 effective scan modes \u2013 Quick scan and Deep Scan, you can rest assured that your missing files will be retrieved no matter how long they\u2019ve been lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps to recover data from the inaccessible USB drive using ONERECOVERY:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insert the USB drive into your PC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download and install ONERECOVERY software on your PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bak-pro-all-usa.oss-accelerate.aliyuncs.com\/recovery\/install\/OneRecoveryInstall_2.exe\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/onerecovery-windows-download-button.png\" alt=\"onerecovery windows download button\" class=\"wp-image-1937\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch the software and click the USB drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/onerecovery-interface-1024x718.jpg\" alt=\"onerecovery interface\" class=\"wp-image-1107\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/onerecovery-interface-1024x718.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/onerecovery-interface-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/onerecovery-interface-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/onerecovery-interface.jpg 1480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immediately, ONERECOVERY begins to scan the drive for all missing data, including deleted, overwritten, and corrupted data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/scan-the-file-using-onerecovery-1024x712.png\" alt=\"scan the file using onerecovery\" class=\"wp-image-1817\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/scan-the-file-using-onerecovery-1024x712.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/scan-the-file-using-onerecovery-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/scan-the-file-using-onerecovery-768x534.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/scan-the-file-using-onerecovery.png 1115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preview the scan result, choose the data you want to restore, and click <strong>Recover<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"989\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-the-recover-button.jpg\" alt=\"click the recover button\" class=\"wp-image-2683\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-the-recover-button.jpg 989w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-the-recover-button-300x67.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-the-recover-button-768x172.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The USB drive access is denied error is a common issue when there is a problem with your drive, USB port, or computer system. We\u2019ve explained 6 solutions that can solve the pen drive access denied issue. Explore them to gain access to your USB and if your data gets missing during the process, you can rely on ONERECOVERY for retrieval.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>USB drives can experience a few problems, and one of them is \u201cUSB access is&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2705,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2680","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-usb-solutions"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2680","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2680"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2680\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2704,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2680\/revisions\/2704"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2705"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2680"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2680"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}