USB Mass Storage Device driver not showing or working
If the USB Mass Storage Device driver is not showing or working on your Windows 11/10 PC, you can fix the issue in the following ways. Let’s get into the details of each method.
1] Update USB Mass Storage Device driver
The error might be the result of corrupted or missing driver files. You need to update the USB Mass Storage Device driver. You can do so in the Device Manager.
Open Device Manager from the Start menuExpand the list of Universal Serial Bus controllersFind USB Mass Storage Device driver and right-click on itSelect Update driver and follow the on-screen wizard
After updating the driver, restart your PC and check if the issue is resolved or not.
2] Change Power Management Settings
The Power settings of the USB drive can also cause the issue. You need to make sure the settings are enabled to make the USB work fine. To do so,
Open Device ManagerExpand Universal Serial Bus controllersFind USB Mass Storage Device driver and right-click on itSelect PropertiesOn the Properties window, select the Power Management tabUncheck the button beside Allow the computer to turn off this device to save powerClick OK to save changes
3] Change Registry Settings
If the issue is not yet fixed, you can fix it by changing UsbStor values in the Registry editor. Before that backup your registry settings and then change values. To do so, Open Run command using Win+R Type Regedit and press Enter Navigate to the following key: Change the DWORD value of Start to 3 Restart your PC and see if it has fixed the issue. If not perform a system restore to the point where everything was working fine.
How do I fix the USB mass storage device not showing?
When a USB Mass Storage device is not showing, you can fix it by updating USB Mass Storage Device drivers, changing power management settings, and changing Registry settings. Any of these can help you fix it. Related read: Fix Generic USB Hub missing or not showing.
How do I reinstall USB mass storage drivers?
To reinstall USB Mass Storage Device drivers, you need to open Device Manager and find USB Mass Storage Device, and right-click on it. Then, select Uninstall driver and follow the on-screen wizard. After that, you can install the driver in the same way or using Windows Optional & Driver Update.
