USB flash drive question

schmety

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Hi !

I have one question.

When i power on computer, my usb flash drive isn't recognized right away.
I need to re-plug the flash drive every time, when i power on computer, then
it's recognized normally.

It's not such a big problem, but i have this usb flash drive always plugged at computer back side and it's little annoying :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8 pro
It should be recognized every time after boot. Do you have any BIOS Legacy (2.0) and/or UEFI USB (3.0) options. If so, how are they set? Next, what is the specific model number of your USB drive? Does it contain any Security Software by default? If you are not going to use the Security part (if provisioned as such), do a full format of that USB drive (to default values) and retest. Good luck.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
I don't see any associated software that might be impacting you with the 8GB USB 2.0 version but I do see other versions with embedded security software. One more thing while you are checking your BIOS, do you have any other USB 2.0 drives that are recognized 100% of the time on boot? If so, it is not a bios issue.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
In Bios there are not any special features, all usb options are enabled.
Yes, i have, usb midi keyboard (recognized normally) and another usb flash drive, which i'm not using it all the time,
but i'll try to power off and power on also with that one too plugged in.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8 pro
but i'll try to power off and power on also with that one too plugged in.

Yes, this will be the tie-breaker test.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
It's working normally with (Transcend 8gb) flash drive.
Just Verbatim i need to re-plug to recognized it.
In Device Manager shows Verbatim drive normally, so drivers are present and installed correctly.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8 pro
OK, can you try and format that Verbatim drive as shown by right-clicking it and selecting format:

Screenshot (22).png

Please select the default values and take a quick screenshot before you do it. A quick format is adequate. BTW, You do realize you will lose anything on that drive I hope.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
It was already formatted that way.

But did you reformat it anyway? And, are you confirming that the default format looks like mine?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
If the answer to my last post is yes, then I can only assume you have an issue with that specific drive and I would return it for a refund or exchange. Good luck.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
Yes, i have re-formatted, just like you mentioned and i already did the same way before.

Thanks for your help ! :)

I'll try the same flash drive on my other computer, but there i have winxp, here win 8.1 pro.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8 pro
I really think you have done everything that is required to prove there is an issue with that specific drive. I would either return it or contact Verbatim support.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
Other computer WinXP, power off and on, flash drive recognized right away....

That is not an apples-to-aples test; however, it does prove your flash drive may not be compatible with 8.1. Check with Verbatim support.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
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