You can't save anything on pendrive by using any program that isn't Explorer.

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  1. Typical

    Typical MDL Novice

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    #1 Typical, Jun 12, 2022
    Hello, I'm using Windows 11 and I'm annoyed by this problem.

    Whenever I try to save something to my pendrive by using another program, it just denies access. Windows Explorer works with making folders and saving files. It's some issue with a service, because under Safe Mode everything works correctly, not even disabling not-MS services helps fix this problem. I also get errors in Event Log like this:

    Unable to access device <device path> after installing drivers. Error code 0x80070002.

    Is there any fix for that?
     
  2. itsmemario1

    itsmemario1 MDL Expert

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    #2 itsmemario1, Jun 12, 2022
    Laptop ? Desktop ?

    Which model ?

    What kind of pendrive ? Model ? Size ? How old is it ?

    "Modded" Windows 11 ? Legal Windows 11 ? Pro ? Home ? Version ?

    SSD ? USB 3.0 ?

    BIOS up to date ? Time / date set correctly ?

    Tried to repair already ?

    Please, hand us some infos 1st...
     
  3. Typical

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    #3 Typical, Jun 12, 2022 (OP)
    Model: Toshiba Satellite Pro L500-1TX
    Pendrive model: Well, it happens with every pendrive, but i'm using SanDisk Cruzer Glider 3.0 that has 128GB storage. Was bought week ago.
    Version: Windows 11 debloated, but same issue was on Windows 10.
    SSD: No.
    USB 3: No.
    Time: Yes, it's correct
    Tried to repair: In some ways, but never fixed it.
     
  4. pisthai

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    #4 pisthai, Jun 12, 2022
    I mainly use Total Commander for wW10/11 without any problem. Works well both for USB2 and 3. There will be also other File Manipulating Apps that will just work as well too!

    What apps didn't work for YOU?
     
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  5. itsmemario1

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    #5 itsmemario1, Jun 12, 2022
    Does it happen on a Linux installation / Live-DVD / USB ? ChromeOS Flex ?
     
  6. Typical

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    #6 Typical, Jun 12, 2022 (OP)
    Command Prompt, qBitTorrent, and MS Office apps
     
  7. Typical

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    #7 Typical, Jun 12, 2022 (OP)
    It should work, if it works in safe mode.
     
  8. kaljukass

    kaljukass MDL Guru

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    #8 kaljukass, Jun 12, 2022
    What does your pendrive security table show? Who is allowed access?
     
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  9. Typical

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    #9 Typical, Jun 12, 2022 (OP)
    I don't have one...
     
  10. kaljukass

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    #10 kaljukass, Jun 12, 2022
    Are you kidding?
     
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  11. Carlos Detweiller

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    #11 Carlos Detweiller, Jun 13, 2022
    If the pen drive is formatted with FAT32 (or exFAT), there is no Security. Only NTFS-formatted USB drives have that.
     
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  12. Typical

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    #12 Typical, Jun 15, 2022 (OP)
    Ok, but what do you guys think it's causing it?
     
  13. Carlos Detweiller

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    #13 Carlos Detweiller, Jun 16, 2022
    Maybe the AV software?
     
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  14. Typical

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    #14 Typical, Jun 16, 2022 (OP)
    I don't have any AV installed.
     
  15. WindowsGeek

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    #15 WindowsGeek, Jun 16, 2022
    Check the pen drive for system errors make sure there are no issues.
     
  16. Typical

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    #16 Typical, Jun 16, 2022 (OP)
    I can't. It'll always throw a error. I'm pretty sure that the system or it's services are causing problems, not pendrive. I was able to use it normally under safe mode so I think it's a problem somewhere in the registry or with something else.
     
  17. WindowsGeek

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    #17 WindowsGeek, Jun 16, 2022
    Last edited: Jun 16, 2022
  18. Typical

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    #18 Typical, Jun 21, 2022 (OP)
    Nope, that didn't fix. I'd rather see what else could be preventing it from working correctly, and probably would look in registry or check services.
     
  19. boe323

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    #19 boe323, Jun 21, 2022
    theres a security thing in defender that doesnt allow untrusted sources from or to usb drives, try something with certification?
    its a long stretch but give it a go
    As for drive errors, try repair on another machine