The user said his 32GB USB3.0 Kingston flash drive is corrupted and he can’t access it. said Hunterkill in Tom’s Hardware Forums Is there any way that I can recover my files without formatting then using recovery software? I'm scared that if I format I may not recover as many files as if I didn't format. I also tried using the command prompt to repair it ( chkdsk h: /r) but I get a Cannot Open Volume For Direct Access error. If I go to Devices and Printers, I can see my flash drive, but there is no way to access it. My Desktop is running Windows 8.1 Pro and my Laptop is running Windows 7. A True Example of Corrupted Kingston Pen DriveĬorrupted and Undetectable Flash Drive: Hey everyone, so my 32GB USB3.0 Kingston flash drive just got corrupted (some file and folders had random symbols for names and the rest couldn't open and got a corrupted error) and after I switched ports, neither my laptop nor desktop can read it in any port. I mean, the methods for flash drive repair will come in handy. If you’re a Kingston flash drive user, you should read the following sections carefully even though your device hasn't had any problems so far. Taking this situation into account, I think it’s urgent to provide methods to help you recover lost data and tell you how to fix corrupted Kingston pen drive. Here comes the problem: the Kingston pen drive is corrupted sometimes, without leaving users chance and time to transfer the important files. Section 1: Kingston Pen Drive Is Corrupted Many people like to purchase a Kingston flash drive to save business documents, personal data, and backup files. Till now, the Kingston pen drive is world-famous. Section 2: How to Fix Corrupted Kinston Pen DriveĪs an American multinational computer technology company, the Kingston Technology Corporation has been devoting itself to the development manufacturing, sale and support of flash memory products.

Section 1: Kingston Pen Drive Is Corrupted.

Pen drive detected but not opening