How to Fix USB Files Not Showing But Space Used Issue? [5 Solutions]

Have you ever come across a situation when your USB drive is full but doesn’t show any files? If so, here are 5 solutions for you to fix USB files not showing but space used issue.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:51 Solution 1: Show Hidden Files
2:16 Solution 2: Run CHKDSK Using Command Prompt
2:53 Solution 3: Check USB Drive for Errors
3:25 Solution 4: Scan the USB Flash Drive Via Antivirus Software
3:58 Solution 5: Format the USB drive
Why is my flash drive saying it's full but is empty? Many people ask like this. The reason including the USB drive isn’t properly connected to the PC, the USB drive contains malware or corrupted data, you have accidentally hidden the data on your USB drive, etc. So, how to fix the flash drive not showing files?
Solution 1: Show Hidden Files: Connect the USB drive to the PC and open it. Then, tap the “View” button at the top menu bar and simply tick the “Hidden Items” checkbox to show any hidden files.
Solution 2: Run CHKDSK Using Command Prompt: Open the Cortana search box and type CMD in the search bar. Right-click “Command Prompt” and tap “Run as Administrator”. Type “chkdsk C: /f/x/r” and press the Enter key. Make sure to replace “C” with the USB drive’s drive letter. CHKDSK will automatically troubleshoot any system errors and show the current status of the USB drive on your screen.
Solution 3: Check USB Drive for Errors: Right-click the USB drive and click “Properties”, switch to the “Tools” tab and tap “Check” under the “Error Checking” option. Let the system automatically diagnose the error. Check your USB drive again and see if it is showing the data or not.
Solution 4: Scan the USB Flash Drive Via Antivirus Software: in this case, you can use an antivirus program to scan the USB drive and remove any malware.
Solution 5: Format the USB drive: Connect the USB Drive and go to "This PC". And then right-click on the Drive and choose "Format". On the Format box, configure the process according to your requirement, and click "Start".
That's all the possible solutions that you can try to fix USB files not showing but space used problem.
If formatting your USB Drive was the only method that worked for you, then you might have lost all of your data. So, it's advisable to recover all of your data from your faulty USB Drive by using the Recoverit data recovery software: bit.ly/3vt9wi6
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Thank you. The command prompt, totally worked. I was losing my mind. This video was on point. Thanks again.

[@ronitahaine8881]

Thank you for this. The command prompt fixed it instantly made me feel like a tech guru😂

[@autobotpdx8277]

How to stop this bro, every time i start my pc its scan my drive😢, I was postponed to ' When PC Restart' once 😢 , now every time its scanning.

[@SoulOfAnAxe]

Awesome tutorial! I went to properties/tools and repair. It said I didn't need a repair but I did anyways. The missing files showed!!! Thanks!!!

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[@ronakkedia69]

The 1st solution worked for me :) thanks a lot 😊🙂

[@robinnadile5164]

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[@khansajjadahmad695]

The hidden files method worked perfectly man. Thanks alot, best video ever

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we used to hide adult videos by this method in the high school ...hahahaha

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[@jeremyadom-asamoah6359]

This was really helpful. Thank you

[@sheesh3178]

The command prompt worked! Altough you have to wait for minutes depending on the USB's content (mine was 19GB and I waited for 26mins)

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You’ve saved the day - thank you.

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[@ZoyasMenu]

I was attach usb with my phone and send some pics from gallery to usb but not showing the pics in usb why?

[@adhilmuhammed2754]

thankyou so much bro, i had lost many files while cutting and pasting from my SD card to my hard drive, i tried the second method and i got all the files back, it seems they were orphaned, whatever that means.. thank you so much again!!!

[@richking3999]

You have saved me so much time! Thank you!!!!!

[@shanefisher3]

Do you also do this for a Mac version?

[@Smqrf71]

SOLUTION 3 WORKED THANK YOU SO MUCH MAN

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[@maryolsen8454]

Hidden files. Felt like an idiot. Thank you!

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[@ibrahimoumani9327]

just type * in the usb search you will see all the files 🤷‍♂️ without using any program

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Solved it but why is this happening?

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[@motto666]

Went to a Photo shop to download a photo, the shop accessed my usb drive and later when I got home and tried it on my computer, all my files were empty, the drive showed it had 5 gig of stored files but when clicked, it showed no file. Here is the way I found workable:
control panel, file explorer options, show hidden file (check), then hide protected operating system files (uncheck), then apply and ok, you need to do this twice in order to work. Do not format, because all files will be lost.

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[@thelordforeveryou]

I lost my files but they were not that important. I formatted my flash drive, learnt to take backups frequently

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Check disk command worked for me
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[@iTheRudy]

I have connected my SSD(which has my Windows 10) to another laptop and copied some files into my SSD in C drive. But when I connect my SSD back to my laptop the files are missing. Will the above method work for my situation? I would highly appreciate your reply. Thanks.

[@reigne01]

Sir I really need your help please.when i transfered photos and videos from my phone to usb after transferred it appears and says FAILED PHOTO .what will i do?can i recover the photo cut and paste to usb? please

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the files in usb are read in another laptop but with new laptop not showing any files

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I wonder if you could assist me.
I have downloaded a digitizing app onto my desktop, i copied it onto my external to use on my laptop. I see all files but the program is not opening. The app ran previously on windows 7, my desktop runs on windows 10 and laptop on windows 8.

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I tried chkdsk in command promt and its said " Uncoverable error in folder ¥system volume information.
Convert folder to file (y/n)? "
What should i do?

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[@meganj7826]

please i need help and i cant figure out how to google this or find a solution but... i got a new camera a while ago and formated my sd card so it will work. with my old camera I could just grab and drag videos from my sd card file on my computer and add them to my home screen or wherever I needed them. now with this camera the sd card opens a file that have many different files that are all empty.
i just don't know what to do.
( I'm using a sony cybershot camera, memory card is also son, iPad pro 12.9 and mackboo)

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[@user-io3nu7fb6q]

I chose method 3. even though the file was lost. but it doesn't matter because I really want to delete it, the size is quite large, 7.5 Gb. Thank you.

[@setcho2712]

Help to open files in my NTFS fold.
I recovered files from my external drive using RecoverIt. The recovered files are into 3 folders namely, NTFS, RAW and ExFAT. Only files in the NTFS folder are correctly named but unfortunately, none can open. Files from the RAW folder have labels such as 0000001, 0000000123 etc which makes it difficult to know the content until you open.

[@kayleighbirt445]

My usb had formate problem then after working went to need to formate but there stuff on it

[@angeloperry9001]

For me, command prompt cannot run because the volume is in use by another process. Have no clue what that means. Can you please help me? I’m so frustrated at this point.

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Will this work for cards used in Android phone

[@currentfaves65]

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[@nanasaheb8225]

Thank you

[@hectorisraelsilvaruiz6896]

Thank you so much

[@AliHussnain-ce6vl]

After running the CHKDSK command, it took some time to complete. However, once it finished, my USB drive was no longer visible on my computer.

[@teckyougamer8742]

Thanks!!

[@atechudtibi2706]

Can I also fix it using android phone? Thanks in advance.

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[@ebenezeraddoasare8359]

Please is there a solution for mac user. My hard disk when slotted in is not showing.

[@rondoschiavoni8840]

I see a full red line on this PC properties for my ReadyBoost 32GB flash drive is this normal?

[@sukhenmojumdar7368]

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Please I need help my while using recover it I am seeing some files but in an unknown/corrupted format please I need solution important files for my office is at stake

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[@ronaldntale9208]

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[@publicfigure2529]

I tried the command prompt it says something not recognizable I didn't really get and pls how can I use recover it

[@sterice400]

brill, thank you

[@lhprx4]

solution 3 worked for my protected pendrive

[@aaiizy2531]

when i try format it it says it only has 3 mb of storage when its a 32 gb usb stick

[@AliHussnain-ce6vl]

After running the CHKDSK command, it took some time to complete. However, once it finished, my USB drive was no longer visible on my computer. give me solution

[@Mr.Maravilla]

I recommend that you use the "Testdisk" program, it worked for me after trying several videos.

[@MysticalShadows]

Good job !

[@philspianolessons3867]

God bless you
Number 1 worked

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Useful video 😊

[@MikhailMorgan89]

cmd says " corruption was found while examining the volume bitmap " and the properties>tools says "windows cant access the disk"

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Hi there, thank you for your question! I would recommend booting your computer into Safe Mode and then run CHKDSK. If that doesn't work make sure when running the scan you have administrative privilege's enabled. YOu can also try opening up command prompt and try the following command "dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
sfc /scannow"

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Does this work which a mac?

[@AlliandoX]

solution 5 worked!

[@bushra-d8566]

Did the app recover all your lost data??

[@MELOMOKOTOGULU]

My fendrive is error or corrupt me file Each Times i insert an MP3 on it.The file will became null or REC or square. And then whatever to Play the file. It came dumb only. But the storage are health and still read by My computer. Each Times, it finish to access. How kind of did to fix me fendrive for Windows 7

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Format mathod is enough for every problem now I proud my self

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[@maryrosegacutan1353]

My flash drive.. When you open it in pc.. Showing only USB Driver.. When you click USB Driver all my data, files show up..

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[@yourshow9848]

What can i do i can't move files to my usb drive?

[@isaacocloo4746]

I copied videos on my drive but If I try to open it in my USB ,it doesn't work....How can I fix such problem