If you're a beginner trying to copy files to and from a flash drive, use these steps to perform the task on Windows 10.

If your USB flash drive is not copying files, format your file type to NTFS. However, you may also need to gain administrator permission to fix the issue.

To copy files from the USB memory stick, select your files and drag them to your desktop or, for better organization, a folder in Windows Explorer (or Finder on Mac).

I don't know what I'd do without my USB flash drives. Over the years they have evolved from being a mere storage device where I dumped files that I wanted to take with me when I was on the move ...

One reason for that happening is that your drive is in the read-only state, which means you’re never going to be able to copy files to it unless you turn that off. Here’s how to do that.

Even as cloud storage and wireless file transfers become more common, a USB flash drive is sometimes the best option for moving files from one device to another. USB connections are more secure ...