When you encounter issues with USB drives, such as freezing and then losing connection to the drive, followed by the drive being inaccessible even though it appears in the device list, there are several potential causes and solutions: 1. Check USB Drive Health: - Make sure the USB drive is not faulty. Test it on another computer to confirm if it functions correctly. 2. USB Port Issues: - Try using a different USB port on your computer. Sometimes, specific ports may have issues. 3. USB Power Management: - Disable power management for USB devices to ensure they don't power off to save energy. To do this: - Right-click on the Start button and select "Device Manager." - Expand the "Universal Serial Bus controllers"...