Windows and Mac offer built-in repair utilities for software and driver issues. Disk Utility scans and repairs errors on Mac computers. Repair process doesn't erase data, unlike formatting
Microsoft introduced ReadyBoost in 2007 as a disk caching feature. Uses USB drives to store RAM cache for faster system performance. Works with SuperFetch technology to improve RAM-cache responsiveness. Minimum cache size is 250MB and uses AES-128 encryption
exFAT is Microsoft's 2006 file system supporting larger partitions and files. Compatible with all Windows versions and modern macOS. Widely used for USB drives, external hard drives, and SD cards
Windows displays "format failed" when attempting to format removable disks. Error typically occurs on USB flash drives and SD cards. Drive may show "format required" message before becoming inaccessible
USB drives can become corrupted due to viruses, file system issues, or hardware problems. Windows' built-in repair tool and third-party data recovery software can fix corrupted drives. Formatting is usually sufficient for non-important data
Error occurs when deleting files from USB drives or external hard drives. Error message states file or directory is corrupted or unreadable. Problem mainly affects external hard drives over 160GB NTFS format