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  • FIX USB Flash Drive Unknown Capacity
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    Got a USB flash drive that is showing Unknown Capacity? this can happen to Micro SD cards, SD Cards or USB Drives, I will show you step by step on how to fix this issue.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 435

  • @Britec09
    @Britec09  6 років тому +27

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    • @Rohit_Tiwari.
      @Rohit_Tiwari. 5 років тому

      Thank you so much

    • @nikhilvas5817
      @nikhilvas5817 4 роки тому

      Worked for me man

    • @shreevlogs8217
      @shreevlogs8217 3 роки тому

      It did not work help me out if possible. It shows that no usable free extent could be found. It may be that thre is insufficient free space to create partition at the specified size and offset. Asking to specify different size and offset values

    • @jasonsteves734
      @jasonsteves734 2 роки тому

      Thank you!!! you fixed my USB

    • @ArduinoTeen
      @ArduinoTeen 2 роки тому

      I installed ventoy in my Android phone and format my pendrive and it's working

  • @alexkotsovos6800
    @alexkotsovos6800 4 роки тому +8

    Literally tried everything but my sd refused to format. This is the ONLY solution that worked. Thanks mate

  • @johncyrilgabito1275
    @johncyrilgabito1275 Рік тому +1

    Even if it's already 4 yrs the best flash drive fix i've seen so far, my flash drive just fixed. Thank you!!

  • @benvarela134
    @benvarela134 6 років тому +9

    Good video. Well done... I've been at computing for 27 years and I'm still learning every day. Thanks, Bob.

    • @Britec09
      @Britec09  6 років тому +2

      No one knows everything, we all learn from each other every day.

  • @MADREZA
    @MADREZA 2 роки тому +2

    4:24 after create partition primary this error comes up
    DiskPart has encountered an error: The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error.
    See the System Event Log for more information.

  • @coolmila99
    @coolmila99 2 роки тому +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Videos like these make me want to know more about programming and how to work computers better because sometimes there aren’t gems like this one out there!

  • @bobmiller3984
    @bobmiller3984 5 років тому +6

    DISKPART> create partition primary
    No usable free extent could be found. It may be t
    free space to create a partition at the specified
    different size and offset values or don't specify
    maximum sized partition. It may be that the disk
    sk
    partitioning format and the disk contains either
    more partitions may be created), or 3 primary par
    partition, (only logical drives may be created).

  • @MrColdGloom
    @MrColdGloom Рік тому +1

    Even after 4 year of posting this video, it still save lifes. Thank you so much!!

  • @sinewy7177
    @sinewy7177 8 місяців тому

    Just saying, 2024 tried to download kali linux on a usb drive, got frustrated and unplugged the usb on accident, and this exact problem happened. I looked around for 2 and a half hours for the solution to this problem, and this man just gave the most simple and concise answer to my problem. THANKS.

  • @wtaleteller5345
    @wtaleteller5345 4 роки тому

    Wow a simple tutorial that actually works. I have watched about 10 videos and have been all over various forums trying to find this very process. Thank you. Cheers.

  • @chrisjbrown147
    @chrisjbrown147 4 роки тому +1

    I literally just bought a 128gb usb today and corrupted it. Fixed it in 30 seconds watching your video;Thanks so much for your help!

  • @TeeVeeStevie
    @TeeVeeStevie 3 роки тому

    Why didn't I watch this video first? I wasted hours today trying to fix a brand new micro SD card I had messed up. I was literally going to toss it when I did one last search for a solution and this video popped up. Had the thing fixed in minutes after following the instructions. 👍

  • @trezgamer5874
    @trezgamer5874 4 роки тому

    tried so many videos on how to restore the usb and literally been trying for about 2hours and this video got it done in 5 mins thanks mate really helpful and easy to understand

  • @erikpauls80
    @erikpauls80 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you!! At 2:40 my USB was back in action. My USB was working fine until I formatted it through command prompt with select disk and clean. The information you provided solved a potential disaster lol.

  • @kjgamingon6574
    @kjgamingon6574 3 роки тому +1

    really thanks bro you saved my pen drive
    👍👍 keep it up
    you have the power to became a popular and big youtuber

  • @arttu201
    @arttu201 4 роки тому +2

    No usable free extent could be found. It may be that there is insufficient
    free space to create a partition at the specified size and offset. Specify
    different size and offset values or don't specify either to create the
    maximum sized partition. It may be that the disk is partitioned using the MBR disk
    partitioning format and the disk contains either 4 primary partitions, (no
    more partitions may be created), or 3 primary partitions and one extended
    partition, (only logical drives may be created)
    any idea ?

    • @tylergady2019
      @tylergady2019 13 днів тому

      Same, this sucks because I know all the files are on there still, because I can scan them for viruses, but I can't open anything or even access it :(

  • @petruskatambo8834
    @petruskatambo8834 Рік тому

    Thanks alot, it just took me 2 minutes to get everything right, just by following your steps in this video, you got a new subscriber for this...🙌🙌🙌

  • @Potatoes85858
    @Potatoes85858 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much, still works like a charm!

  • @Larvi4ka
    @Larvi4ka 23 дні тому

    Thank you very much! For some reason my flash drive (actually the exact same in terms of capacity 128GB) for some reason was coming up as 32GB capacity after setting it up with Windows 11, and the rest ~80GB were only visible in Disk Management as Unallocated space. I deleted that partition then formatted the flash drive, so that it's whole capacity would be available, but I encountered the behavior/issue explained in your video. Following you instructions sorted everything out. Thanks again!

  • @Bala-nc4sn
    @Bala-nc4sn 8 місяців тому

    Brother, thanks you so much. You saved my day with your tutorial. I succeeded in getting my usb disk back.

  • @upat0500
    @upat0500 Рік тому

    4 years on and saved lots of frustration today - so helpful and many many thanks

  • @ThinkPositiveDude
    @ThinkPositiveDude 3 роки тому +2

    This works, thank you!!! just a quick note though when I closed out the command prompt part, it still showed the wrong capacity, so what I did was I ejected the flash drive and reinstalled it prompting me to format the drive which showed the correct size.

  • @Joseph-yr9oh
    @Joseph-yr9oh 6 років тому +2

    I have thrown away few flash drives with these problem. After watching your video I am able to fix it in future. Thank you

    • @Britec09
      @Britec09  6 років тому +1

      Glad I could help

    • @breathforvoid
      @breathforvoid 3 роки тому

      oh i remember why this happen now
      my younger sister make it fall bruh

  • @muzbar2
    @muzbar2 Рік тому +1

    Amazing tutorial, it helped me out greatly. Thank you so much.

  • @ionelmantea7793
    @ionelmantea7793 2 роки тому +1

    You make it look easy, and it was, when you know what you doing.....thank you

  • @IMAUZR
    @IMAUZR 2 роки тому

    Thanks, for sharing, Mate. With some doubt for my choice of drives (in this case), the Command fix was passed up this time; but, I know it is possible having walked that path before. With my two major brand 128GB USBs presenting figures of zero for storage and availability, your Disk Management method made this weary of three days of research old dude (who has been kicking MS since Windows 3.1) extremely stoked. As usual, you do great work, and we appreciate it. Now I get to do my stuff.
    Just a note: I could not format with my preferred drive letter F designation. It was unavailable? No relationship to your letter F choice. This would simply work for me. Also, even a better choice (in my case) would have been the possibility of having no assignment of drive letter or drive path; however, I could not engage that option? Eureka! Completing that process did the trick. So, here I am still doing cartwheels because I don't have to chuck two new 128 GBs to the landfill. 🥳

  • @techexpedition
    @techexpedition 11 місяців тому

    Creating new volume solved my problem, Thank you 😀 +1 like 👍🏻

  • @vesmachartiste3152
    @vesmachartiste3152 5 років тому +8

    This is the result when i try to create partition.
    "DiskPart has encountered an error: Data error (cyclic redundancy check).
    See the System Event Log for more information."
    what should i do next?
    is there another way to fix my micro SD?

    • @UCmDBecUtbSafffpMEN3iscA
      @UCmDBecUtbSafffpMEN3iscA 4 роки тому

      Encountered the same thing here

    • @TheWael1996
      @TheWael1996 3 роки тому

      same here

    • @osceyconVR
      @osceyconVR 8 місяців тому +1

      you could try using third party software like AOMEI Partition Assistant or something

  • @williamgarcia9858
    @williamgarcia9858 26 днів тому

    Thanks, brand new drive threw out this error, I was able to fix it by following the steps in this video.

  • @CesareVesdani
    @CesareVesdani 6 років тому +2

    It happened to me once where I purchased a new USB drive and it worked fine. After reformatting the drives a few times, it got corrupt and it was impossible to reformat the drive again. I had to bring it back to the shop and get a new USB drive in its place.

  • @himanilsharma2147
    @himanilsharma2147 2 місяці тому

    Worked like a charm... Thank you brother, you saved me as I had screwed up my brother's SD Card :D

  • @oneszeros1
    @oneszeros1 6 років тому +2

    Nice video Brian - frustrating also when flashing Linux images to USB but trusty ole diskpart can always fix the issue with a couple more commands I.e., list partition - > select partition x - > format fs=fat32 (think I remembered that correctly of the top of my head!) - cheers mate 👍

    • @Britec09
      @Britec09  6 років тому

      Diskpart is very powerful

  • @LucaSantt
    @LucaSantt 4 дні тому

    creating a new simple volume worked for me, thanks!

  • @ammartech3660
    @ammartech3660 6 років тому +3

    learned alot by just watching your videos !
    thanks for the good contents !

    • @Britec09
      @Britec09  6 років тому +1

      Thanks for watching

  • @billytv1734
    @billytv1734 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much! I have been having this issue for a very long time

  • @drapp1680
    @drapp1680 6 років тому

    Nice video Brian. Just curious to find out how the ryzen 2 build faired out and its stability?

  • @raysmac
    @raysmac 6 років тому

    Had a few drives with this problem always sent them back under warranty.
    Next time will give this a try thanks for sharing Brian.

  • @Bluedragon-co4kb
    @Bluedragon-co4kb 6 років тому +1

    Love that music at the end!! :-) Brian, what tests could you perform further to see if indeed the drive is faulty or not? Cheers

    • @Britec09
      @Britec09  6 років тому +2

      I see if i can make a video on that for you

  • @webbieNL
    @webbieNL 2 роки тому

    Took me 30 minutes to find your video, worked like a charm! Thanks alot

    • @Britec09
      @Britec09  2 роки тому

      Glad I could help. Don't forget hit the subscribe button for more videos. Much appreciated

  • @SuperLittleTyke
    @SuperLittleTyke Рік тому

    I've found that the I/O error mentioned in my first post in this comment thread was caused by a faulty SD Card adapter. I have been using the Integral Dual-Slot Micro SD & SD USB2.0 Memory Card Reader Adapter (white one shaped like a USB stick) for six years. Instead, I placed the unreadable/unwriteable micro SD card in a different adapter (one with a USB cable attached) and Windows 10 recognised it instantly. I ran error checking on it and Windows found and corrected a few problems, but everything is working fine now. Four days I've spent on this, watching UA-cam videos and searching Google! So the old Integral adapter is going in the bin, along with a duplicate, which is even older.

  • @kenkioqqo
    @kenkioqqo Рік тому

    Absolutely awesome! Thanks for this easy-to-follow explanation. It's worked!

  • @ishiki_c137
    @ishiki_c137 6 років тому +2

    Awesome vid love it but I have a
    Question when you upgrade your windows7 to 10 use internet?

    • @Britec09
      @Britec09  6 років тому +1

      Its best to so you can get latest updates and stuff.

    • @ishiki_c137
      @ishiki_c137 6 років тому +1

      And my computer has a problem you see when I start my Pc theres two options 1 launch repair things and stuff when I click it...it repairs but said that couldn't fix problem I think it's the start up error how to fix plss need help?!!

  • @arzee09
    @arzee09 4 роки тому +1

    after create partition in cmd diskpart---> it says device is not ready, see the system event log for more information

  • @rolfsinkgraven
    @rolfsinkgraven 6 років тому +1

    Very nice tip never had this problem yet but always handy too now..

    • @Britec09
      @Britec09  6 років тому

      Always good to know

  • @joeloliver9544
    @joeloliver9544 2 місяці тому

    Thanks! I never thought my sd would work again.

  • @nzdefrag
    @nzdefrag 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much - had been in to DISKPART but only ran clean on the selected disk, not create partition primary..

  • @Tocsin-Bang
    @Tocsin-Bang Рік тому

    Brilliant most useful video I've seen in ages!

  • @immenseTie
    @immenseTie 6 років тому

    This is a essential video. TY Bri - what about USB with data on it and we have no access. Or its wanting to format.

  • @bison345
    @bison345 6 років тому +1

    This was another brilliant and helpful video Brian......thanks. Don

  • @dr.jagjeetsingh2696
    @dr.jagjeetsingh2696 6 років тому +4

    thanks it works for my usb drive 32gb before I tried so many commands but nothing works for me, but you command is working thanks

    • @Britec09
      @Britec09  6 років тому +1

      Glad it worked out.

  • @WarisAli101
    @WarisAli101 2 роки тому

    this video save my day. absolute issue which is absolutely resolved. thanks Brother.

  • @asgharmohammadi-g7s
    @asgharmohammadi-g7s Рік тому

    Thank you very much, great explanation and easy solutions, you're THE BEST

  • @vesmachartiste3152
    @vesmachartiste3152 5 років тому +4

    And also this error appears when i try to fix my flashdrive.
    "No usable free extent could be found. It may be that there is insufficient
    free space to create a partition at the specified size and offset. Specify
    different size and offset values or don't specify either to create the
    maximum sized partition. It may be that the disk is partitioned using the MBR disk
    partitioning format and the disk contains either 4 primary partitions, (no
    more partitions may be created), or 3 primary partitions and one extended
    partition, (only logical drives may be created)."
    is there also a way to fix this?
    can u please help me...
    thanks

  • @malcytull
    @malcytull 6 років тому +1

    Nice one Brian, thank you for posting.

    • @Britec09
      @Britec09  6 років тому

      Glad I could help out

  • @xdiscy8713
    @xdiscy8713 3 роки тому

    It worked. Thank you very much, you saved me and my money. I made a mistake and deleted the USB Flash Drive partition. Now I don't have to buy a new USB Flash Drive anymore.

  • @JtotheRizzo
    @JtotheRizzo Місяць тому

    Saved me from trashing my flash drive! Thanks a million!

  • @roberthak3695
    @roberthak3695 Рік тому +1

    Worked for me! Thank you sir!

  • @BloodPheonix137
    @BloodPheonix137 Рік тому

    Thanks so much, this was my exact problem and this worked perfectly!

  • @RIPUZI
    @RIPUZI 6 років тому

    Thanks Brian. Sometimes diskpart wouldn't see my disk. It said there wasn't a disk inserted. Oh well it wasn't new anyway. Thanks again

  • @socks420.1
    @socks420.1 4 роки тому

    I just tried this.and when I typed create partition primary it said no usable free extent could be found it may be that there is an insufficient free space to create a partition at the specific side size and offset

  • @stevelarkin3285
    @stevelarkin3285 6 років тому +1

    Excellent information Brian Great Video

  • @perfectstranger232
    @perfectstranger232 2 роки тому

    Life saver, thought my USB was fake. Its sorted now :D

  • @robpet4424
    @robpet4424 6 років тому +7

    Come on all you viewers who haven't suscribed..... we need to push suscribers to 500,000 ! Too good of a channel not to. I've learned so much from Brian's videos. Thanks !

    • @Britec09
      @Britec09  6 років тому

      Thanks for your kind words and support

    • @JohnJohn-ts6ux
      @JohnJohn-ts6ux 6 років тому +1

      Yes he can definitely very soon hopefully😁😁👍

  • @Neuralatrophy
    @Neuralatrophy 3 роки тому

    Awesome, fixed a USB for me so I could slipstream windows :D
    So what has happened ? The boot sector was damaged or corrupted ?

  • @observerhorizon9775
    @observerhorizon9775 6 місяців тому

    Oh wow, and here I thought my USB is biting the dust since it suddenly can not be read. Thank you so much

  • @Entreri007
    @Entreri007 7 місяців тому

    Awesome tutorial! Thanks!

  • @jerbysolon1382
    @jerbysolon1382 3 роки тому

    Best video for my problem. Thanks sir!

  • @phantommedic2328
    @phantommedic2328 Рік тому

    Great video, sir! Fixed my paperweight of a flash drive.

  • @davidbonney5557
    @davidbonney5557 4 роки тому

    Thanks very much. Really appreciate your input into this video

  • @remixedMind
    @remixedMind 6 років тому +3

    minitool partition wizard is also very handy

    • @Britec09
      @Britec09  6 років тому +1

      Yeah that works also.

  • @DacooX360X
    @DacooX360X 3 роки тому

    Spot on! Worked 1st time, thanks so much!

  • @excellearner3862
    @excellearner3862 Рік тому

    Thank you! The DISKPART method works!

  • @1plustvision
    @1plustvision Рік тому +1

    you are worth it to have too many subscribers and i will be one of them

  • @gorgonthedragon5017
    @gorgonthedragon5017 3 роки тому

    THANK YOU! been up till 1am tryin to fix it

  • @achmadindra281
    @achmadindra281 Рік тому

    why when "create partition primary" appears "Dispart has encountered an error : Inccorrect Function".

  • @alfsearching
    @alfsearching 3 роки тому

    Thank U so much. Fixed my problem precisely.

  • @bagassetiaajiesutikno9945
    @bagassetiaajiesutikno9945 5 років тому +1

    Didn't work for me. Diskpart has encountered error: the system cannot find the file specified. How can i fix this?

  • @MrDeaz
    @MrDeaz 5 років тому

    Thank you so much for this video. Worked brilliantly

  • @JohnJohn-ts6ux
    @JohnJohn-ts6ux 6 років тому +1

    Hi Brian, a may be useful handy information one day.
    Thanks Brian keep it up like always with nice surprises🙂👌👍👍👍👍

  • @kimpanganiban2727
    @kimpanganiban2727 4 роки тому

    the momment I clicked New simple volume. It was fixed already and the Usb is now accessible. Thanks !!

    • @MuhammadAdnan2.0
      @MuhammadAdnan2.0 4 роки тому

      new simple volume is disabled i can see only properties after right click unallocated ?

  • @romanmikula6820
    @romanmikula6820 3 роки тому

    You are the MAN! thank you - it solved my problem with Compact Flash issue!

  • @fabianwei
    @fabianwei 3 роки тому

    Hi, i do follow your step on cmd with create partition primary, and it pop out this error message "DiskPart has encountered an error: Data error (cyclic redundancy check).
    See the System Event Log for more information." not sure you have any idea of this?

  • @anthonymesayra9788
    @anthonymesayra9788 3 роки тому

    Thank you Sir, the create new simple volume works on my flash drive, great content because I had this similar problem.

  • @gsingh949
    @gsingh949 3 роки тому

    thanx man, disk management worked for me 👍

  • @tazgma311
    @tazgma311 2 роки тому +1

    thank you . I had issue with my 32gb flash drive now it fix

  • @SuperLittleTyke
    @SuperLittleTyke Рік тому

    EDIT: SEE FIX ABOVE! On a USB 32GB Samsung micro SDcard with this problem I get an error performing DISKPART. As soon as I type in create partition primary and hit Enter I get:
    "DiskPart has encountered an error: The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error.
    See the System Event Log for more information."
    Note: I can insert a different USB stick or micro SDcard into the same USB port and it reads/writes okay.

  • @IMArtisanX
    @IMArtisanX 4 роки тому

    Sir, thank you very much for helping me out with my problem. I bought a Scan Disk Cruzer Glide 32 GB Drive. It only has 2.38 MB of total Storage! WTF??? After seeing your video I was able to get the full capacity back! I gave you a like and hit the Subscribe button! Thank You Again!

  • @edgarlaris6395
    @edgarlaris6395 2 роки тому

    New simple volume was able to fix my issues thanks

  • @ExcelClasses1
    @ExcelClasses1 Рік тому

    It worked for me perfectly. Thanks a lot for saving me a few bucks atleast. I was thinking of buying a new one. A big thumps up.

  • @russian25
    @russian25 4 роки тому

    Thanks bro 2020 April 20
    It’s working well

    • @MuhammadAdnan2.0
      @MuhammadAdnan2.0 4 роки тому

      in management when right click new simple pariton is disable only properties shows ?

  • @СтилианБашев-ц6х
    @СтилианБашев-ц6х 5 років тому +4

    After the "create partition primary" i can't see my device in This PC

    • @TheWhiteTiger1
      @TheWhiteTiger1 4 роки тому

      go to manager and make drive in disk manager

  • @Kamso316
    @Kamso316 6 років тому

    Hi britec, my problem is a bit different. It has to do with my external hard drive. It comes up without the bar, freezes device management and also CMD. You have any hints?

  • @paulelliott2861
    @paulelliott2861 6 років тому +1

    Great thank you so much had this problem a few times.

  • @mangymuhali1103
    @mangymuhali1103 3 роки тому

    Thanks man, it worked for me, I thought my USB was dead. 👌

  • @BrankoRaskov
    @BrankoRaskov 6 років тому

    i have sandisk cruzer and he have 2 partition and i cant delete cd drive anyway from cmd thay want econized diskpart when is plugin with program easeup with yumi .... please if you may help that be great thnx

  • @islamicmediacenteralordisha

    Thanks

  • @zirotilc
    @zirotilc 4 роки тому

    my 2 usb FDD can't format. The other is write protected and the other one windows was unable to complete the format.

  • @federrr7
    @federrr7 Рік тому

    thanks Really worked for me, with the disk administrator, creating a new volume my problem was solve

  • @johnrana666
    @johnrana666 3 роки тому

    Worked!!! Thank you so much for this!

  • @orion_13
    @orion_13 4 роки тому

    What do you do when diskpart list disk shows 0 bytes 0 free on the drive? I've had two raspberry Pi SD cards stop working with the exact same issue.