Windows 7 (SP1), Vista. Please insert your Kingston USB drive before proceeding. Click on the Kingston Format Utility link to initialize the utility download.
Part Specific FAQs
- Use the links on this page to download the latest drivers for your KINGSTON SV300S37A60G from our share libs.
- Download the latest drivers for your Kingston DataTraveler SE9 USB Device to keep your Computer up-to-date.
After creating a privacy zone, the full capacity of my DT101 is not seen in Properties.
When a privacy zone is created, the total available data storage is broken up as a privacy partition and a public partition. The capacity shown in Properties will reflect the capacity of the partition currently logged into. To see the capacity of the privacy partition, log into the privacy zone. To view the capacity of the public partition, log out of the privacy zone. Refer to SecureTraveler User’s Manual for more details.
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Are there any security or write protection features available for this DataTraveler?
Unfortunately this unit does not have any security or write protection features. If you receive a write protection message with this drive, check for the following: Key generator.
- Verify that you are allowedto write to removable storage devices. There may be a securitysetting in the OS that disables write access to removable storage devices.
- Make sure you have notenabled write protection on the drive by using a third party software.
- If none of the above apply,the drive may be defective. Contact Kingston TechnicalSupport for further assistance.
My DataTraveler will not accept a 4GB or larger file. Why?
To transfer files larger than 4GB, the DataTraveler must have a NTFS or exFAT file system. Unfortunately, the FAT32 file system is not capable of handling a single file larger than 4GB (to be exact, one byte less than 4GB). Follow the steps below to format the DataTraveler with an NTFS File system:
Warning, all data on the DataTraveler will be lost! Please back up the data on the DataTraveler before proceeding.
- Locate My Computer(Computer in Vista and 7). Right-click on the Kingstondrive and select Format.
- Select NTFS or exFAT fromthe file system drop-down list.
- Select Quick Format as theFormat option and click Start.
Note: If NTFS is not an availableoption, close the Format window and follow steps 4-9. - Right-click My Computer(Computer in Vista) and select Properties.
- Select the Hardware tab andclick Device Manager.
- Expand Disk Drives andright-click on the Kingston drive. Select Properties.
- Click on the Policies taband select 'Optimize for performance”.
- Click OK.
- Repeat steps 1-3.
Be aware that MacOS 10.6.5 will support full read and write access to exFAT formatted drives. MacOS still has read only access to NTFS formatted drives.
Some devices (MP3 players,digital photo frames, etc) will not read NTFS or exFAT file systems.
Also, Windows XP and Vistawill require an update in order to access exFAT.
FAQ: KDT-010611-GEN-05My DataTraveler no longer works or I can no longer view files saved to the DataTraveler. Can the files on the DataTraveler be recovered?
If you have data on the DataTraveler that is important to you, we strongly recommend that you use one of the two possible means of data recovery (see below). Kingston does not offer data recovery services. For more information on ourwarranty policy, please visit http://www.kingston.com/company/warranty.asp
- Contact a company thatspecialises in data recovery services, such as Driver Savers at www.drivesavers.com or Ontrack at www.ontrack.com or carry out a Googlesearch for 'data recovery'.
- Go to www.download.com, search for 'datarecovery' and download one of the many utilities for data recovery whichare fairly simple to use. We suggest trying one of the free versions as they work just as well as the paid versions. However for this option to work, the computer must assign a drive letter to the device. Even so it is not guaranteed to work. If it does not, option 1 would be your best bet.
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FAQ: KDT-012611-GEN-25The Kingston driver loads properly but the drive does not show up in My Computer. If you look at Device Manager, Disk Drives, Kingston Properties, under the Settings tab, there is no drive letter listed in the appropriate field. Another USB device, such as a printer, works fine so we know that the port is enabled. How do I resolve this?
Unplug the other USB device, insert the DataTraveler drive and restart the system. After the DataTraveler is configured you should then be able to connect the other USB device.
FAQ: KDT-010611-GEN-15The full capacity of my DataTraveler or Flash media is not available for storage. Why?
Some of the flash storagedevice’s listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and is notavailable for data storage. Therefore, you will not see the full capacity.
When a flash storage device is manufactured, steps are taken to ensure that the device operates reliably and permits the host device (computer, digital camera, PDA, etc.) to access the memory cells; i.e., to store and retrieve data on the flash storage device. These steps, loosely called 'formatting', use some of the memory cells within the device and thus reduce the capacity available for data storage by the end user.
Formatting includes the followingoperations:
- Testing each memory cell inthe flash storage device.
- Identifying all defectivecells and taking steps to ensure that no data will be written to or read from adefective cell.
- Reserving some cells to serve as 'spares.' Flash memory cells have a long but finite lifetime. Therefore, some cells are held in reserve to replace any memory cells that may fail over time.
- Creating a File AllocationTable (FAT) or other directory. To enable flash storage devices to store and access customer files conveniently, a file management system must be created to allow any device or computer to identify the files stored in the flash storage device. The most common type of file management system for flash storage devices is the File Allocation Table (FAT), which is also used on hard drives.
- Reserving some cells foruse by the flash storage device’s controller, e.g., for storing firmwareupdates and other controller-specific information.
- Where applicable, reservingsome cells for special features. For example, thespecification for Secure Digital (SD) cards requires reserved areas to supportspecial copy protection and security features.
Operating System | exFAT support | Patch download |
Windows 7 | Supported natively | |
Windows Vista | Requires update to Service Pack 1 or 2 (both supports exFAT) | Download Service Pack 1 (with exFAT support) Download Service Pack 2 (with exFAT support) |
Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or 3) | Requires exFAT patch update | Must have Service Pack 2 or 3 installed to use this update Download exFAT patch update |
Mac OS X | Requires Mac OS X version 10.6.6 and above |
When I insert the DataTraveler into the USB port on my keyboard, USB hub or in the front of my tower, the unit is either not recognised or I receive an error message. Why?
If you have a desktop computer, make sure the DataTraveler is inserted directly into one of the main USB ports. These USB ports are usually located in the back of the tower. If these ports are difficult to access, we recommend a 3ft USB extension cable. Hunting unlimited game free download.
FAQ: KDT-010611-GEN-09My DataTraveler is not being detected in Windows. Why?
1. The DataTraveler could be conflicting with a pre-assigned drive letter. To resolve, do the following (Do not do this for a 'Privacy' drive that assigns two drive letters):
- 1. Insert the DataTraveler and open 'Control Panel'. Then open 'Administrative Tools'.
2. Open Computer Management
3. Select “Disk Management” on the left window pane.
4. Locate the DataTraveler on the right window pane.
5. Right-click on the drive and select “Change Drive Letter and Paths.”
6. Click Change and select a new drive letter from the drop-down box. Then click OK.
2. The DataTraveler may be conflicting with pre-installed software. Disable all applications running in the background prior to installation of the Data Traveler.
3. Make sure Windows, any USB controller drivers and the system BIOS for you computer is up to date.
4. If you have a desktop computer, make sure the DataTraveler is inserted directly into one of the main USB ports on the back of the PC. Front ports, keyboard ports or USB Hubs may not supply sufficient power for the High Speed DataTraveler to function properly.
5. Check for a possible conflict is another USB device such as a printer or USB card reader. Unplug the other USB device, insert the DataTraveler drive and restart the system. After the DataTraveler is configured you should then be able to connect the other USB device.
FAQ: KDT-012314-GEN-02My DataTraveler is not full, but when I try to transfer data to the drive I receive an error message stating, 'The directory or file cannot be created'. Why?
This is a limitation of the file system. In order to transfer more data to this unit, you will need to remove the current data on the drive and create folders on the drive to copy files to. Once this is done, you should be able to transfer more data to the DataTraveler.
FAQ: KDT-010611-GEN-12When using the DataTraveler with a boot utility or some other third party software, the capacity of the drive is now much smaller then it was originally. How do I restore the capacity of the drive?
This usually is caused by a program that re-partitions the drive to a smaller capacity it can use. The native Windows format utility is usually not able to restore the capacity. We suggest you search online for a third party format utility.
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My USB drive works fine under Windows 7, but when I insert it into a different operating system, e.g., Windows XP, it prompts me to reformat the drive. Why?
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You may have formatted the drive with an exFAT file system while using Windows 7. In order to resolve this, reformat the drive with the FAT32 or NTFS file system. You may also be able to update your operating system to be compatible with exFAT. However, be aware that some devices (MP3 players, digital photo frames, etc) will not read the exFAT file system.
FAQ: KDT-010611-GEN-10The computer recognises the DataTraveler if it is inserted during boot, but it is not recognised if I insert the device while the computer is already on. How do I resolve this?
This may be due to a power setting for your USB ports. Here are the steps to change this setting:
- Click Start > Control Panel.
- Click Performance and the Maintenance link.
- Click the System ControlPanel link.
- Click on the Hardware tab.
- Click the Device Managerbutton.
- Click the + in front ofUniversal Serial Bus controllers to expand this hardware category.
- Right-click the USB RootHub and select Properties.
- Click the Power Managementtab and deselect the box next to 'Allow the computer to turn off thisdevice to save power'.
- Repeat steps 7 and 8 foreach additional USB root hub listed.
- Reboot the computer.
My DataTraveler is 64GB or larger. I formatted it using NTFS and I want to format it back to FAT32. How do I do this?
Because the DataTraveler is 32GB or larger, Windows 7 will not allow you to format it to FAT32. You will have to convert it using a Command Prompt. Click on Start>Run and type in CMD and click on the OK button. Type the following in the command prompt (see image). Replace F with the drive letter for your drive. Please take notice of the spaces in between.
FAQ: KDT-010611-GEN-14The computer has mapped network drives. Windows says the drive is installed correctly but no drive letter is assigned to it. Why?
Windows assigns new drives to the next available physical drive. It will sometimes take the same drive letter as a network drive for this reason. This is a common problem with removable storage devices.
To resolve this go to Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management. Note the drives on the right window pane. See if the Kingston (x) is recognised. (x) denotes the drive letter that Windows assigned to the Data Traveler.
If the DataTraveler isusing the same drive letter as one of the other drives, right-click theKingston Drive letter and click on 'Change Drive Letter and Paths'.
In the next dialog box,click on the 'Change' button and assign a drive letter that is notcurrently being used.
Note: Do not manually change drive letters if you have a 'Privacy' DataTraveler that assigns two drive letters for the device.
FAQ: KDT-010611-GEN-03When I try to format a drive that is larger than 32GB in Windows XP or Vista, I am unable to select a file system. No file system options are displayed. How do I resolve this?
Follow the steps below toformat the DataTraveler with an NTFS File system using a Windows PC.
Note: Admin rights are required.
- Remove all other externalflash devices from your computer.
- Right-click My Computer(Computer in Vista) and select Properties.
Note: If User Account Control isenabled in Windows Vista, an alert will display. Click Continue to proceed. - From the right side window,double-click Storage and then double-click Disk Management.
- From the right side window,right-click the Kingston (Removable) drive and select Format.
Note: You may receive a warning: 'This is the active partition on this disk. All data on the partition will be lost. Are you sure you want to format this partition?' Click Yes to proceed. - In the Format window,select the “NTFS” file system and select the box next to “Perform a quickformat”. Click OK.
- Click OK on the Format Warning window.
The Kingston (Removable) drive window will display 'Formatting' while the drive is being formatted. Once the format is complete, the status will revert to 'Healthy'.
FAQ: KDT-010611-GEN-17After inserting the DataTraveler into the USB port of a computer running Windows Vista or Windows 7, an AutoPlay dialog appears with an option to "Speed up my system using Windows ReadyBoost". What is this feature and can I enable it?
ReadyBoost is a Windows Vista and Windows 7 feature which has the ability to use USB flash drive storage space to improve system performance. The DataTraveler does not support Windows ReadyBoost.
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Are Kingston DataTravelers compatible with Windows ME?
Unfortunately none ofKingston DataTravelers are supported in Windows ME.
FAQ: KDT-010611-GEN-21My DataTraveler will not install on Windows Vista. Why?
There are several possiblereasons why your DataTraveler is not installing on Windows Vista.
- If the “Add New Hardware”wizard is searching for a device driver, point it toWindowsSystem32DriverStoreFileRepository and enable “Include subfolders” inthe Browse window. If this fails, point to one of the subfolders within FileRepository:
FileRepositoryusbstor.inf_..
FileRepositorydisk.inf_..
FileRepositoryvolume.inf_..
FileRepositorywpdfs.inf_.. - If the FileRepositorylocation does not work, point to the following location: WindowsSystem32SpoolDriversand enable “Include subfolders” in the Browse window.
- Microsoft has released ahotfix for USB devices that Vista is unable to detect automatically.Click on the following linkor copy and paste to your web browser for details: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940199/en-us
- If the hotfix does notwork, the usbstor.inf and usbstor.pnf files may be missing or corrupted.
- Insert the DataTraveler, ifyou receive a “Found New Hardware” dialog box, click Cancel and unplug theDataTraveler.
- Go to(C:)>;Windows>inf to confirm that the usbstor.inf and usbstor.pnffiles are present. If missing, they may have been corrupt or deleted during Vista installation/ upgrade and therefore will not load. If the usbstor.inf and usbstor.pnf files are missing, do the following:
- Locate the latest usbstor.inf and usbstor.pnf files fromWindowsSystem32DriverStoreFileRepositoryusbstor.inf
Note: There may be multiple usbstor.inf and usbstor.pnf files. Choose the most recently created file. To do this, sort the files by date. - Copy the usbstor.inf and usbstor.pnf files to Windows>inf.
- Reinsert the DataTraveler.
If the above instructions did not work, and/or the usbstor.inf and usbstor.pnf exist in WindowsInf, remove the drive, reinsert it and wait for the Found New Hardware dialog box. Select 'Locate and install driver software (recommended)'. Click on the Continue button for permission. Select 'Don't search online'. Select 'I don't have disc, show me other instructions'. Select 'My computer for driver software (advanced)'. Browse the following locations to search for a driver (enable 'Include subfolders' in the Browse window):
a) WindowsInf
c) WindowsSystem32DriverStoreFileRepository
d) WindowsSystem32DriverStoreFileRepositoryusbstor.inf_..
e) WindowsSystem32DriverStoreFileRepositorydisk.inf_..
f) WindowsSystem32DriverStoreFileRepositoryvolume.inf_..
g) WindowsSystem32DriverStoreFileRepositorywpdfs.inf_..
h) WindowsSystem32SpoolDrivers
c) WindowsSystem32DriverStoreFileRepository
d) WindowsSystem32DriverStoreFileRepositoryusbstor.inf_..
e) WindowsSystem32DriverStoreFileRepositorydisk.inf_..
f) WindowsSystem32DriverStoreFileRepositoryvolume.inf_..
g) WindowsSystem32DriverStoreFileRepositorywpdfs.inf_..
h) WindowsSystem32SpoolDrivers
After installing the DataTraveler, two drive letters are seen. This occurs on Win98SE. How do I resolve this?
Change Legacy USB supportin the BIOS to Disabled (or the opposite of what it is set at currently).
FAQ: KDT-010611-GEN-23I plugged my new Kingston Traveler into my USB port and the computer shows the removable medium drive as Drive D:. My CD-ROM can no longer be accessed. In addition, the device manager displays the primary and secondary IDE controller with an exclamation mark next to them. How do I resolve this?
In order to resolve this, you will need to edit the Registry. If you are not careful you could cause serious damage to the computer. Click on your Start button and then go to Run. Type in the word, 'regedit', and click OK. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESystemCurrentControlSetServicesVxDIOS and find the word 'noide' in the right pane. Delete this entry, save the changes and then reboot the system.
FAQ: KDT-010611-GEN-24Does Kingston offer Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) drivers for my DataTraveler?
Unfortunately Kingston does not offer Windows 98SE drivers for this drive. However, some end users have reported successful installation with a generic Windows 98SE - USB mass storage device driver. This driver can bedownloaded free of charge from a third party vendor athttp://www.technical-assistance.co.uk/kb/usbmsd98.php.
Please note: Kingston does not support; nor can we be held liable for problems resulting from the download, installation or use of this generic device driver. In addition, none of the DataTraveler software bundles are supported in Windows 98SE.
Any software that comeswith the drive will not be compatible with Windows 98SE regardless of whetherthe drive itself works with the OS.
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My DataTraveler is recognized in my MacOS but Windows prompts me to format. Why?
Windows may not recognize the MacOS Extended or Standard file system. To resolve, format the drive in MacOS DOS so that it can be used in both environments.
WARNING: Formatting will erase all of the data on the DataTraveler. Back up your data before proceeding.
- Insert the DataTraveler into the Mac OS X machine and wait for it to mount.
- Click on the 'GO' option on the menu bar.
- Double-click on Utilities (If you do not see Utilities, double-click on Applications and then double-click on the Utilities folder.)
- Double-click on the Disk Utility icon.
- On the Disk Utility Dialog box, click once on the Kingston DataTraveler active partition.
Note: There will be two listings for the DataTraveler, the first one is the active partition and the second is the volume label. - Click the erase tab located on the right side of the screen.
- Using the Volume Format drop-down, select 'MS-DOS File System' from the list.
- Click Erase.
Be aware MacOS 10.6.5 will support full read and write access to exFAT formatted drives. https://renewbargains647.weebly.com/blog/asus-won-3056-drivers-download. So formatting the drive using exFAT file system may also resolve this problem. MacOS still has read only access to NTFS formatted drives.
Some devices (MP3 players, digital photo frames, etc) will not read NTFS or exFAT file systems.
Also Windows XP and Vista will require an update in order to access exFAT.
For additional assistance using the DataTraveler, please visit http://www.kingston.com/us/support/technical/howtodt to view the DataTraveler 'How To' videos.
FAQ: KDT-010611-GEN-18My DataTraveler is not recognised by Mac OS X. How do I resolve this?
To resolve this, make sure to insert the drive directly into the USB ports located on the computer. The USB ports found on the keyboard and some hubs may not supply sufficient power to operate the Kingston DataTraveler properly. Also, go to Finder>Preferences>Sidebar and ensure that CD, DVD and iPod and External Disks are selected.
FAQ: KDT-010611-GEN-18On a Mac, my DataTraveler does not show free space after deleting files. How do I resolve this?
On Macs, you first have to empty the trash can in order to regain the space. You may have to plug the drive back in after emptying the trash.
If this does not work then the device should be completely reformatted. Please follow these instructions for formatting your Kingston device.
WARNING: Formatting will erase all your data so please make sure you have a copy before proceeding.
- Go to Go > Applications > Utilities and Open Disk Utility.
- Choose your drive from theleft panel and then click Erase on the right.
- Select a Volume Format.Choosing MS-DOS File System will allow the drive to work on the Mac and Windows operating systems. If used only in a Mac then select Mac OS Extended as the Volume Format.
- Click Erase.
While trying to transfer a file to or from the Data Traveler, the MacOS 10 displays an error stating that the file cannot be modified or moved. Why?
This happens if the DataTraveler has been formatted with Microsoft Windows NTFS. To resolve, format the DataTraveler with Mac OS X using MS-DOS File System.
To format the DataTraveler with Mac OS 10.3.X, do the following:
- Click on the 'GO' option on the menu bar.
- Double-click on 'Utilities' (If you do not see Utilities, double-click on Applications and then double-click on the Utilities folder.)
- Double-click on the 'Disk Utility' icon.
- On the Disk Utility Dialog box, click once on the Kingston DataTraveler active partition.
Note: There will be two listings for the Data Traveler, the first one is the active partition and the second is the volume label. - Click the erase tab located on the right side of the screen.
- Using the Volume Format drop-down, select 'MS-DOS File System' from the list.
- Click Erase.
Be aware MacOS 10.6.5 will support full read and write access to exFAT formatted drives. So formatting the drive using exFAT file system may also resolve this problem. MacOS still has read only access to NTFS formatted drives.
Some devices (MP3 players, digital photo frames, etc) will not read NTFS or exFAT file systems.
Also Windows XP and Vista will require an update in order to access exFAT.
For additional assistance using the Data Traveler, please visit http://www.kingston.com/support/howtodt/default.asp to view the DataTraveler 'How To' videos.
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After formatting my DataTraveler in Mac OS X, the drive will not operate or format properly under Windows. Why?
After formatting theDataTraveler in Mac OS X, the following symptoms may apply:
- The drive is not readablein Windows XP.
- While trying to format the drive in Windows, only 2GB is formatted. Additionally, two partitions are created.
- After adding data filesonto the drive via Mac, Windows cannot see the data.
This is most likely a result of using the GUID partition table, which is the default partition table for Intel-based Macs. The GUID partition table is only supported in Windows Vista. Windows 7 and Windows XP do not support this file system. To resolve, you must erase the drive via Mac OS X with the appropriate options selected. Follow the steps below to erase your drive properly with Mac OS X.
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- Access Disk Utility
- Highlight the disk andselect the 'Partition' tab
- Set the volume scheme to'1 Partition'
- Change the format to'MS-DOS (FAT)'
- Click the'Options' button near the bottom of the screen and select the “MasterBoot Record” partition table.
- Click 'Apply' tosave the changes and reformat the drive
After the format is complete, verify that the disk is now using MBR by looking at the 'Partition Map Scheme' in the lower right corner of the Disk Utility window. It should now display 'Master Boot Record'.
FAQ: KDT-010611-GEN-16While trying to copy files from Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.2 to the USB Flash drive, I receive an 'Error code-36' message. What could be the problem?
This is a problem related to copying directories (created with Finder) from and then back to a USB storage device configured with an MS-DOS/FAT file system. Until Apple releases an update addressing this issue, the following is a safe solution.
- Launch Terminal via Applications > Utilities and type the following command, making sure to include a space at the end:
dot_clean - Select the foldergenerating “Error code-36'. Drag and drop the folderdirectly into the Terminal window.
- The path to the folder inquestion should appear at the end of the Terminal command. For example, it may looklike:
dot_clean /Users/UserName/Desktop/Test_Folder - Press Enter/Return to runthe command. It may appear as if nothinghas happened. However, you should now be able to transfer the folder to the USBstorage device without experiencing an error.
- Repeat the process asneeded for additional folders.
My DataTraveler is recognised by my MacOS but Windows prompts me to format. Why?
Windows may not recognise the MacOS Extended or Standard file system. To resolve this, format the drive in MacOS DOS so that it can be used in both environments.
WARNING: Formatting will erase all of the data on the DataTraveler. Back up your data before proceeding.
- Insert the DataTravelerinto the Mac OS X machine and wait for it to mount.
- Click on the “GO” option onthe menu bar.
- Double-click on Utilities(If you do not see Utilities, double-click on Applications and thendouble-click on the Utilities folder.)
- Double-click on the DiskUtility icon.
- In the Disk Utility Dialogbox, click once on the Kingston DataTraveler active partition. Note: There will be two listings for the DataTraveler, the first one is the active partition and the second is the volume label.
- Click the Erase tab locatedon the right side of the screen.
- Using the Volume Formatdrop-down, select “MS-DOS File System” from the list.
- Click Erase.
Be aware that MacOS 10.6.5 will support full read and write access to exFAT formatted drives so formatting the drive using the exFAT file system may also resolve this problem. MacOS still has read only access to NTFS formatted drives.
Some devices (MP3 players,digital photo frames, etc) will not read NTFS or exFAT file systems.
Also, Windows XP and Vistawill require an update in order to access exFAT.
For additional assistance using the DataTraveler, CLICK HERE to view the DataTraveler 'How To' videos.
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After you upgrade your computer to Windows 10, if your Kingston Removable Drive Drivers are not working, you can fix the problem by updating the drivers. It is possible that your Removable Drive driver is not compatible with the newer version of Windows.
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Option 1 (Recommended): Update drivers automatically - Novice computer users can update drivers using trusted software in just a few mouse clicks. Automatic driver updates are fast, efficient and elimate all the guesswork. Your old drivers can even be backed up and restored in case any problems occur.
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Option 2: Update drivers manually - Find the correct driver for your Removable Drive and operating system, then install it by following the step by step instructions below. You’ll need some computer skills to use this method.
Option 1: Update drivers automatically
The Driver Update Utility for Kingston devices is intelligent software which automatically recognizes your computer’s operating system and Removable Drive model and finds the most up-to-date drivers for it. There is no risk of installing the wrong driver. The Driver Update Utility downloads and installs your drivers quickly and easily.
You can scan for driver updates automatically with the FREE version of the Driver Update Utility for Kingston, and complete all necessary driver updates using the premium version.
Tech Tip: The Driver Update Utility for Kingston will back up your current drivers for you. If you encounter any problems while updating your drivers, you can use this feature to restore your previous drivers and configuration settings.
- Download the Driver Update Utility for Kingston.
- Double-click on the program to run it. It will then scan your computer and identify any problem drivers. You will see a results page similar to the one below:
- Click the Update Driver button next to your driver. The correct version will be downloaded and installed automatically. Or, you can click the Update Drivers button at the bottom to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out-of-date on your system.
Option 2: Update drivers manually
To find the latest driver, including Windows 10 drivers, choose from our list of most popular Kingston Removable Drive downloads or search our driver archive for the driver that fits your specific Removable Drive model and your PC’s operating system.
If you cannot find the right driver for your device, you can request the driver. We will find it for you. Or, try the automatic option instead.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble finding the right driver update, use the Kingston Removable Drive Driver Update Utility. It is software which finds, downloads and istalls the correct driver for you - automatically.
After downloading your driver update, you will need to install it. Driver updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow. Visit our Driver Support Page to watch helpful step-by-step videos on how to install drivers based on their file extension.
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After you have found the right driver, follow these simple instructions to install it.
- Power off your device.
- Disconnect the device from your computer.
- Reconnect the device and power it on.
- Double click the driver download to extract it.
- If a language option is given, select your language.
- Follow the directions on the installation program screen.
- Reboot your computer.