USB C flash drive doesn't load on my laptop

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danepak

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#323574 17-Dec-2025 09:00

Got myself an HP laptop (HP 15 FC1025AU).This laptop has two USB A ports and one USB C port.

Ideally I would like to use the two USB A ports for other things and then use the USB C port for a USB flash drive.

I therefore got myself a Lexar Dual Drive D400 (32GB) which has both USB A and USB C. The USB A works with no issues, but when I plug the USB C into the USB C port on my laptop, nothing happens. I would have assumed that it would have loaded up the drive in Windows like it does when I use the USB A end.

Lexar® JumpDrive® 32GB /64GB / 128GB Dual Drive D400 USB 3.1 Type-C ...

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jamesrt

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#3445512 19-Dec-2025 09:31

Might be worth trying a "hard reset":

Shut down your laptop and unplug all connected devices and the power adapter.
Press and hold the power button for at least 30 seconds.
Reconnect the power adapter and turn on the laptop normally.

danepak

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#3445571 19-Dec-2025 11:01

jamesrt:

Might be worth trying a "hard reset":

Shut down your laptop and unplug all connected devices and the power adapter.
Press and hold the power button for at least 30 seconds.
Reconnect the power adapter and turn on the laptop normally.

YES!!!!!! That worked!

Fanbloodytastic! Much appreciated.