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Weird cpu like looking icon on windows 10 on my usb drive

I got a CPU like icon on my usb drive instead of usual one. Im not able to get rid of it. Ive tried formatting, autorun, regedit like things. But no use. USB is working fine. But I need the usual icon. Can anyone please help me with this issue...
Hi my name is Ross, I'm an independent advisor. I'd be happy to help with your issue.

Please have a look at this guide for details on how to change the icon:

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-set-custom-i...

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Ross

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Thanks for the reply. But I've tried that already but there is no change

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Would you be able to take a screenshot of your issue and I’ll see if there is anything further that could be done?

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Here it is. The usb icon

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I’m at a bit of a loss to explain that one, the icon is often used for network drives. It’s difficult to determine why it is showing like this without further details. I’ll open this query up to other export to see if they have any ideas.

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Thanks. I tried plugging it into other windows 10 system. It is showing normal icon there.

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See my answer at https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/my-usb-drives-shows-either-as-a-generic-device-or/6e817b6d-8698-49d5-aa43-7e8a2042e47b - the behavior may be back again soon.
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i have same issue from yesterday

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Happening on Windows 8.1 as well, yet to check on Windows 7.

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Last updated March 25, 2023 Views 1,677 Applies to: