Translation: Fix: The Volume Does Not Contain A Recognized File System in Windows 10/8/7

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"The Volume Does Not Contain a Recognized File System" Error Overview

Symptoms

Occasionally, when you connect an external hard drive, USB flash drive, SD card, or other storage devices to your Windows computer, you may get a prompt saying, "You need to format the disk in drive G: before you can use it. Do you want to format it?"

"You need to format the disk before you can use it. Do you want to format it?"

You might click Cancel to avoid formatting the disk or card if there are crucial data files. In this case, Windows will display an error message: "Drive G:\ is not accessible. The volume does not contain a recognized file system. Please ensure all required file system drivers are loaded, and the volume is not corrupted." This is a typical scenario in which the "The volume does not contain a recognized file system" error appears in Windows 11 or Windows 10.

"The volume does not contain a recognized file system"

Causes

To address the "The volume does not contain a recognized file system" error in Windows 10 without data loss, first understand the reason behind this issue. Why did you encounter this error message?

As we know, the most probable reason is a file system error. A file system error on your device can cause it to become RAW, which isn't an actual file system but indicates an issue with your drive. This usually happens when the file system type information is missing or inconsistent across various system tables. In simpler terms, the file system errors that might result in the discussed issue include:

• Your computer does not recognize the file system of your storage device.
• The file system of your device is missing.
• Your device is not correctly formatted, or the file system is corrupted.

This error usually occurs when you've forcefully unplugged your external hard drive from the computer without first "Safely Removing" it. Once you've identified the cause of the "The volume does not contain a recognized file system" error, fixing it without data loss becomes fairly straightforward.

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Fix "The Volume Does Not Contain a Recognized File System" Error and Recover Data (3 Steps) Translate: Resolve the "The Volume Does Not Contain a Recognized File System" Error and Recover Data (3 Steps)

The most efficient method to address issues related to the file system is to format the storage device. Formatting involves assigning a new file system to the device, thereby restoring its functionality. However, it's important to note that formatting will erase all existing files on your hard drive. Hence, if you wish to retain your files, you should perform data recovery prior to the fix. Consequently, to rectify an external storage device with file system errors, you need to: 1. Backup your important files (if not already done). 2. Format the external storage device. 3. After formatting, restore your backed-up files to the device. Remember, always ensure you have a backup to avoid losing crucial data during the process.

1️⃣First, find a reliable data recovery tool to restore files from RAW drive 2️⃣Second, format the hard drive/USB/SD card 3️⃣Finally, copy the recovered data back to the device

Procedure 1: Recover Data from Raw Drive with "The Volume Does Not Contain a Recognized File System" Error

Providing a robust and user-friendly RAW recovery solution, Data Recovery Wizard enables you to recover your data from the RAW drive before formatting the device to convert the file system to NTFS or FAT32.

It's a proven method to resolve the "Drive is not accessible. The volume does not contain a recognized file system" issue in Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP and Windows Server 2012/2008/2003.

Step 1. Select a drive and start scanning This translates to: Step 1. Choose a drive and initiate scanning

启动工具“数据恢复向导”，并将鼠标悬停在您丢失数据的分区上。这可能是内部硬盘、外部磁盘、USB驱动器或SD卡。然后，点击“扫描”。

Step 2. Check and preview scanned files

Utilize the file format filter located in the left or upper-right corner to refine the scan results until you locate the required files. Afterwards, you can click the "Preview" button or double-click a file to preview its content, if desired.

Step 3. Recover lost data to a secure location Translate: Step 3. Recover lost data to a secure location

Select the file by clicking the checkbox next to it, then click "Recover" to restore the lost data to a secure location. It's recommended that you avoid saving the recovered data on the same disk where it was initially lost.

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• Recover RAW partitions, RAW USBs, RAW flash drives, RAW external hard drives, etc.

Procedure 2: Fix and Repair USB/SD Card with RAW File System

After recovering data from inaccessible or unrecognized devices, you can now proceed with the following steps to repair and fix external hard drives, USB drives, SD cards, or hard drive partitions, and mend the file system to become recognizable/detectable once more:

Step 1. Right-click "This PC"/"My Computer" and select "Manage," then choose "Disk Management."

Step 2. Right-click on the RAW drive, USB, SD card... > "Format volume" > reset file system (NTFS/FAT32, etc.) and rename the device.

Step 3. Click "Finish" to complete the process of repairing the "volume does not contain a recognized file system" error on storage devices.

Procedure 3: Copy the Files Back to Your Storage Device

Once the formatting is done, you can open the removable disk and use it for data storage again. You can copy back the files you recovered to your external hard drive, USB, memory card, etc., to make it the same as before.

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更多解决"卷未包含可识别的文件系统"问题的实用技巧

除格式化 RAW 卷外，您还可以尝试其他方法来解决问题：

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If there is no data on the external storage device or you don't wish to keep the files on it, you can directly format the device to消除the error message "The volume does not contain a recognized file system."

But if you don't want to lose any item, it's highly recommended to retrieve the data first before formatting. Although data recovery software supports formatted data recovery, it's always better to rescue your files before the operation.

"Volume Does Not Contain a Recognized File System" FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions that may also be helpful in completely resolving the error message "The volume does not contain a recognized file system." The answers provided could be beneficial for you.

How to fix the error "This volume does not contain a recognized file system"?

方法来修复 "此卷未包含可识别的文件系统"：

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• Run an SFC scan
• Use the disk checking utility
• Run the CHKDSK command
• Format the RAW drive

What does the "Volume does not contain a recognized file system" error mean for the D drive?

When attempting to access a removable device on your computer, you might encounter an error message stating, "X:\ is not accessible. The volume does not contain a recognized file system. Please make sure all necessary file system drivers are loaded and the volume is not corrupted."

This error might occur due to bad sectors on the drive, file system corruption, damaged system files, or a RAW USB or SD card.

How do I fix a corrupted USB?

使用CMD修复和修复RAW USB驱动器或SD卡：

Step 1. Search for Command Prompt and run it with administrator privileges.

Step 2. Type chkdsk G: /f in the Command Prompt window and press "Enter" (replace "G" with the drive letter of your USB flash drive).

Step 3. Then, Windows will begin scanning the RAW USB and fixing the corrupted file system.

How do I open a raw drive without formatting it?

要打开并访问一个未经格式化的原始驱动器，你可以：

Step 1. Go to "This PC" on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer.

Step 2: Right-click on the RAW drive and select "Properties".

Step 3: Click on the "Tools" tab and then select "Check".

Step 4. In the "Error Checking" window, click "Scan and repair drive" and wait for the process to complete.