I see. I always use a utility called. USB Safely Remove. It makes sure the drive is closed down correctly, even if you have to do what they call Forced Stop because Windows somehow has some hooks still active. My experience is that, if a drive is not closed correctly, it greatly increases the likelihood that the next time, it will not be recognized.


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