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new MacBook doesn't recognize usb thumb drive, what do I need?

Posted on Mar 4, 2021 6:57 AM

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Mar 4, 2021 7:01 AM in response to DPMCM

Have you checked the drive in another machine to make sure it actually works?

How is it formatted?

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Mar 4, 2021 9:56 AM in response to DPMCM

Try using Disk Utilities to access the drive. I have same experience with some older drives.

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