USB gets no media or shows 0 bytes problem can be solved here. You can find tried and true solutions to deal with this problem. Also, you can get back lost data by using EaseUS data recovery software. Read on to learn more details and fix USB showing 0 bytes error.
The USB no media 0 bytes error happened when there was an insufficient power supply to the flash from the USB port. Overloading USB ports, like inserting multiple USB drives simultaneously, or using a tortured USB cable, may result in the USB showing 0 bytes and no media. Virus infection. Computer viruses may damage the files on the USB drive.
I have a 32 gigs usb and it stopped responding. When i connect it to my computer, it is active but is not showing it's icon on My computer. I went to disk management and I found out the status of this usb was 'No Media'. Tried many many softwares and none of them worked. Is there any way to solve this or is this stick useless now? - from Reddit
Many users report that their computer cannot recognize the USB when they insert a USB flash drive into the computer. And the USB shows no media and 0 bytes in Windows Disk Management. This is a common problem for USB flash drives, SD cards, and pen drives. In this article, we will introduce why this issue happens and how to fix it.
There are many reasons that would lead to USB no media 0 bytes problems. Read on to check more details:
After knowing the reasons for the USB showing the "no media" phenomenon, it is time to learn how to get this problem fixed. You can try the following quick fixes first:
To avoid unexpected data loss troubles in the 0-byte storage devices such as SD cards/USB drives/pen drives, etc., it's highly recommended that you get back the hidden files or restore data before fixing the 0-byte problem. We highly recommend that you choose professional data recovery software to recover your data. EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard can fully support RAW partition recovery and solve your problem.
Here is what the EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard can do for your USB flash drive:
Download this tool and perform fast and secure data recovery on the USB drive, SD card, or other storage devices with the "0 bytes" issue.
Step 1. Choose the USB drive to scan
Launch EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard and choose your USB drive where you lost important files. Click "Scan for lost data" to start.
Step 2. Check and preview USB drive data
When the scanning is finished, you can quickly locate a specific type of file by using the Filter feature as well as the Search option.
Step 3. Restore flash drive data
After checking and finding lost USB drive files, click "Recover" to restore them. You shall save the found files to a safe location on your PC rather than to your USB drive.
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Here's a video guide that might be helpful to fix and recover your failed USB flash drive:
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Besides showing as no media and 0 bytes, USB flash drives have other possible error conditions, such as displaying unallocated and RAW in the disk management. For the above situation, you can find a solution in this article. Keep reading and check more details.
It is not recommended to format the drive immediately if you see the prompt, as that will delete all data on the drive. When your USB drive or other portable device becomes 0 bytes, you should check it in Disk Management.
1. Contact USB Data Recovery Services
If your device shows 0 bytes in Disk Management, you'll need to take your device to a local data recovery service center and ask for help. If you need more help online to fix other USB issues, you can contact data recovery services to ask for professional help.
Consult with EaseUS Data Recovery Experts for one-on-one manual recovery service. We could offer the following services after FREE diagnosis:
2 - Sometimes, Disk Management doesn't show the right capacity of your USB but marks your device as "Online" or "Healthy", you can try these fixes:
If the USB does not show as 0 bytes in Disk Management, you can solve this issue by following the guide. At first, press "Windows + X" > select "Disk Management", then, check the USB:
1 - USB Drive Showing as Unallocated
If the device is showing as unallocated, you can solve this by creating a new partition. Or, you can recover an unallocated partition on the USB drive with EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard.
You can follow the manual guide below, or create a new partition using the software.
Step 1. Connect the unallocated USB/SD card or other devices to the PC. Right-click on This PC/My Computer > Manage > Disk Management.
Step 2. Locate and right-click on the unallocated space of the pen drive, select "New Simple Volume".
Set partition size, drive letter and file system (NTFS), etc. Click "Finish" to complete the process.
2 - USB Shows RAW in Disk Management
If the USB shows as RAW, online, with a healthy state, you are unable to access the device. To resolve this issue without data loss, you must recover data first and then solve the RAW issue.
3 - Format 0 Byte RAW USB
After restoring USB data, you can format the 0 bytes RAW hard drive partition.
Step 1. In "This PC/My Computer", select the USB.
Step 2. Right-click the 0 bytes USB, then choose "Format".
Step 3. Select FAT32 or NTFS as the file system for the USB and click "OK" to confirm.
If you want to recover data from a formatted pen drive, download EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard and scan your USB flash drive.
Whenever you meet the problem "USB flash drive showing 0 bytes", you can try the solutions above. And your USB may show as another status, never hesitate to ask EaseUS for help. We provide you with professional help all the time. You can contact us through the live chat or our email (support@easeus.com).
Read the following frequently asked questions to learn more about 0 Bytes USB fixes:
1. How do I fix the no media USB problem with CMD?
You can try using CMD to refresh the drive's connection. Run diskpart, list the disks, and check if the USB appears with a valid size. If it does, clean and reformat it. If it still shows "0 bytes," the issue is usually hardware-related.
2. How can I repair a USB with no media?
Start with simple steps like reconnecting the drive, switching USB ports, and testing it on another computer. If the device still reports "no media," try the Disk Management or DiskPart command. Persistent 0-byte status often points to controller failure, which generally requires professional recovery.
3. Why does my USB show no media in Disk Management in Windows 11?
"No media" usually means Windows can detect the USB controller but not the memory chip. This happens when the flash storage is damaged, the firmware is corrupted, or the device has power issues. Sometimes port problems or loose connections can trigger the same warning.
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