Could not access the USB device (Code:0)

[pippo1959]

as shown in subject...
when i try to restore an image i receive always this message [Could not access the USB device (Code:0)] even if the usb memory is working perfectly...
tried with different memories...
using windows 7 pro 32 bits.

any suggestion ?

[Alex]

Please check, that there are no open explorer windows showing the flash device and that there is not anti-virus currently scanning the device. In most cases, that is the reason. However, the Code should be 5 then, not 0.

[skynet]

Alex, you should put this into your FAQ page:

Before beginning to restore images, open Microsoft Management Console (Start menu/run compmgmt.msc) and go to Storage, then Disk management (local), and remove the drive letter for the USB you want to restore.

After finishing restoring, add a drive letter again in the above-mentioned place.

[Alex]

Having a drive letter assigned shouldn't be the problem. Mostly it's open explorer windows. I guess I will extend the error message with the next version.

[newuser9999]

I was having this problem and Skynet's suggestion (delete drive letter) resolved the problem. Thank you.

[faris]

Is it possible to write a USB image to many drives e.g. connected to a Hub rather than just one singular device at a time?

[Alex]

I'm working in a Pro version, that can do this. Other users used a batch file and a command line utility to do this, so that might be an option for you as well.

[lemonespatos2]

hello this happens to me too but with a micro sd memory and removing the drive letter does not work for me should i use a usb adapter? or something like that?