Why is my USB not showing in my computer?

[BDTurner15]

I have been at this for two hours.

This entire search for an answer has been started by checking that it isn't just a wonky USB port. I looked up similar questions online and to no avail. I even completely uninstalled my USB drivers forcing Windows to re-install them.

The oddest thing though when investigating this issue, is that it isn't visible in the Computer, but it is in Disk Management - with no name, and is Unallocated.

I don't know what to do. Sorry if this question seems completely idiotic. What can I say? I'm not a software specialist. 🙁

Thanks for reading my question. Have a wonderful day!

 

[huss987]

Wait, so have you tried other usb powerd items in the port? (ex. mouse) and have you tried using the usb on another computer

 

[BDTurner15]

Wait, so have you tried other usb powerd items in the port? (ex. mouse) and have you tried using the usb on another computer

Yes. My mouse and keyboard both run off of USB. 🙁
And actually it wouldn't even matter. I need the USB to switch my OS to Linux (I originally had Linux, and don't very much care for windows now that I've tried and bought it).

PS, I accidentally clicked your post as solving my problem. Let it be known that I do in fact still have am issue. xD

 

[huss987]

It sounds like the usb itself is faulty. If not sorry mate, Im bummed 🙁

 

[BDTurner15]

It sounds like the usb itself is faulty. If not sorry mate, Im bummed 🙁

Alright I'll see if another USB drive works or not. Anyway, thanks for helping me out!

 

[huss987]

It sounds like the usb itself is faulty. If not sorry mate, Im bummed 🙁

Alright I'll see if another USB drive works or not. Anyway, thanks for helping me out!

No problem