However, users reported that they can’t convert their USB HDDs to USB 3.0 drives.
> When I try to convert my USB 3.0 to USB 2.0, nothing seems to work.
In this article, we explore the best methods to convert a USB HDD to a USB 3.0 drive.
- The cl-usb-to-usb-direct-conversion tool can convert Cl-USB drives to normal USB drives.
- This solution can come in handy if you need to transfer files or install your OS on a USB drive.
- Make sure to check the drive’s capacity and format, since the program will read them.
Enable write protection
- Using a USB or portable disk, transfer the ISO file to your HDD.
- Locate the ISO file, right-click it, and select Properties.
- Select the Security tab.
- In the General tab, click Edit.
- Click Add.
- Enter your username.
- Enter your password.
- Click OK to save changes.
Change the File Association
- Open File Explorer from the Windows taskbar.
- Right-click on the USB disque dure and select Format from the menu.
- Select the FAT32 format and click on Start.
Use the Disk Management
- Connect the device to the PC.
- Go to the Search bar and enter diskmgmt.msc.
- When Disk Management opens, right-click the device and select Change Drive Letter and Paths.
- Place a check mark next to the Removable Disk option.
- A new window will appear. Select the Change button.
- In the next window, select Disk and choose a USB as the drive letter.
Use the Command prompt
- Download Command prompt from this link.
- Launch Command prompt as administrator.
- Type the command below and hit Enter to run it: cleanmgr
- Look for Cl Usb Drive or any other drive name, right-click it and choose Properties.
- Choose Tools and choose Scan for hardware changes.
Use a third-party software
- Download the Universal USB Installer and run it.
- Select your USB drive, click Next, and follow the instructions on the screen.
Format the USB Drive
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Connect the USB Drive to the PC.
Open File Explorer.
Right click on the USB Drive and choose Format.
Choose a file system for your USB drive.
Click OK.
Wait for the process to complete.
Use a USB Drive from a different manufacturer
- Plug in a USB drive from a different manufacturer. The error will be resolved.
- Or, if the error persists, install Windows on a different PC.
- Restart the PC and check if the error is resolved.
