Restore Full Capacity on USB Drives: Fix Incorrect Size Issues

 

Introduction:

USB drives sometimes display an incorrect size, showing reduced storage capacity due to hidden partitions, improper formatting, or corrupted file systems. This guide provides effective solutions to fix the issue and restore your USB drive to its full capacity.

Description:

The problem of a USB drive displaying an incorrect size can be resolved by using tools like Disk Management, Command Prompt, or third-party partition managers. This guide will walk you through each method to ensure your USB drive functions correctly.

Step 1: Fix Using Disk Management

1. Insert the USB drive into your computer.
2. Right-click on the Start button and select Disk Management.
3. Locate your USB drive in the list of drives.
4. If the drive has unallocated space:
   • Right-click the unallocated section and choose New Simple Volume.
   • Follow the wizard to create a new partition and assign the full capacity.
5. If the drive shows a partition with incorrect size:
   • Right-click the partition and choose Delete Volume.
   • Right-click the unallocated space and select New Simple Volume to format the drive properly.

Step 2: Use Command Prompt to Restore Full Capacity

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. Type the following commands:

   sql
   diskpart  
   list disk  
   select disk <disk_number>  
   clean  
   create partition primary  
   format fs=ntfs quick  
   assign  
   

   Replace <disk_number> with your USB drive number as listed in DiskPart.
3. Type exit to close DiskPart and check if the size is restored.

Step 3: Use Third-Party Tools

Specialized tools like MiniTool Partition Wizard or EaseUS Partition Master can resize or format the USB drive.

1. Download and install the tool.
2. Launch the software and locate your USB drive.
3. Use the "Resize/Move Partition" or "Format Partition" options to allocate the full size to the drive.

Step 4: Check for Hidden Partitions with DiskPart

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. Use DiskPart commands to delete hidden partitions:

   sql
   list disk  
   select disk <disk_number>  
   list partition  
   select partition <partition_number>  
   delete partition override  
   

3. Create a new partition with the full size using the create partition primary command.

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Watch Tutorial:

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Conclusion:

Fixing USB drive size issues is easy with the right tools and methods. By following the steps outlined above, you can restore your USB drive to its full capacity. Be cautious during the process to avoid data loss, and refer to the tutorial for additional guidance.

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