Corrupt USB drive? Try these 3 fixes before you wipe it

So you’re dealing with a corrupt USB flash drive. You’ve lost your files; you can’t access them, or when you plug the drive into your PC it’s not even recognized. Understandably you’d be forgiven for pulling your hair out in frustration. But those files need not be lost. Here I give you tips to gain access to your drive and hopefully get your files back.

The telltale signs of a corrupted USB flash drive

There are a number of telltale signs that can indicate some data or software corruption on a flash drive.