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    If my Windows 10 flash drive has several partitions and there is a memory failure in one partition, can I switch to another partition?
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    That depends on what exactly is the problem. If it's a software problem (like a corrupted file system), you can use the other partition normally and format the other to repair the file system. If it's a hardware problem, you most likely can't use it anymore.
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    Are flash drives partitioned this way on Windows accessible on Android?
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    Yes.
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    How do I create password for a partition?
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    By password, do you mean you want to encrypt your thumb drive? If you have a PC with Windows 7 or up, you can use BitLocker.
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    Why isn't my Windows 7 Dell laptop recognizing a new drive when I plug in a pen drive or any other flash drive?
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    If it's an old laptop, it's likely the USB port connections have gotten loose. A symptom of this is that there will be power (charging phones is possible), but without data connection.
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