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SanDisk Cruzer Glide VID 0781 PID 5575 Not Detected in Windows 10 – Troubleshooting USB Issues

User question

SANDISK VID=0781 PID=5575 NOT SHOWING IN WINDOWS 10

Artificial Intelligence Response

Direct answer to the question

• First decide whether Windows can see the hardware at all (Device Manager / Disk Management / diskpart).
• If it is visible, fix the usual Windows-side problems: missing drive letter, corrupt file-system, outdated or conflicting USB drivers, power-management.
• If it is invisible on more than one PC, the flash-drive’s controller or NAND is almost certainly dead; replace the stick or send it for professional data-recovery.


Detailed problem analysis

  1. USB enumeration chain
    a. VBUS → device pulls D+ to announce FS/HS.
    b. Windows loads the generic USB mass-storage (usbstor.sys) driver; no SanDisk-specific driver is required.
    c. A SCSI-transparent layer (partmgr.sys, disk.sys) exposes a “Disk drive”.
    d. The volume manager assigns a drive letter.

  2. Typical failure modes for VID 0781 / PID 5575 (Cruzer Glide)
    • Port / cable / hub issues → device never enumerates.
    • Win10 “Selective-Suspend” leaves the interface in low-power after wake-up.
    • Conflicting registry entries for VID_0781 leading to Code 10 / Code 43.
    • Volume table corruption → device shows in Disk Management as RAW / Unallocated.
    • Controller degradation (the Glide uses a Phison PS2251-03 or ‑07 in most lots) → completely invisible even on Linux.

  3. Systematic diagnostic flow

    1. Cross-test on a second PC (Windows 10 22H2, Linux Live-USB, or macOS).
    2. Device Manager while hot-plugging: look for
      – ‘Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)’ → enumeration failure; try another port or power-cycle.
      – Disk drive with warning → driver or power issue.
    3. Disk Management / diskpart list disk
      – Visible without letter → assign one.
      – RAW / Not Initialised → back-up with recovery software before formatting.
    4. Driver reset
      – Uninstall the entry under “Disk drives” and every “USB Mass Storage Device”, unplug, reboot.
      – Remove ghost drivers: set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1View › Show hidden → uninstall greyed devices.
    5. Registry cleanup (only if a backup is acceptable)
      – HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\USB\VID_0781* → delete sub-keys that correspond to the stick, reboot.
    6. Disable selective suspend
      – Power Options › Advanced › USB settings › USB selective suspend = Disabled, and in each USB Root Hub → Power Management tab.
    7. Firmware / BIOS check
      – Update chipset & USB3 host drivers (Intel/AMD package, 2023-2024 releases).
      – Enable “Legacy USB” and “XHCI hand-off” in UEFI if previously disabled.
  4. Recovery / repair options when the stick is detected but unreadable
    • SanDisk Official Formatter (SD Card Formatter works as well) – quick-format to exFAT.
    • Data-first strategy: TestDisk/PhotoRec, R-studio, EaseUS.
    • If S.M.A.R.T. inquiry over USB returns abnormal CRC or write-error counts, retire the media.

  5. When hardware is dead
    • No enumeration on any PC, no 5 V-LED blink → controller failure.
    • Professional labs remove the TSOP48/BGA 132 NAND and read it off-board; costs often exceed the value of the data.
    • SanDisk lifetime/5-year warranty (region-dependent) covers replacement but not data.


Current information and trends

• Latest cumulative updates for Windows 10 (22H2, KB5034763 Feb 2024) fixed several USB selective-suspend timing bugs—apply all updates first.
• Intel USB4/TBT drivers (Jan 2024) and AMD 21H2 chipset pack resolve intermittent enumeration on USB-A ports driven by the USB4 controller.
• SanDisk no longer distributes SecureAccess for Cruzer; drives ship plain UMS.


Supporting explanations and details

• Why generic drivers are enough: USB mass-storage uses Class 08 / Subclass 06 (SCSI-transparent). Windows’ usbstor.inf matches every VID/PID in that class.
• Drive-letter collisions: corporate images often reserve A–F for network shares; removable gets no letter and disappears from Explorer.
• Selective suspend: Windows suspends an idle interface; if the device’s resume handshake violates the 10 ms requirement, Win10 logs Code 43.

Examples
• A user with VID_0781&PID_5575 saw Code 10 after upgrading to an Intel USB 3.1 host driver; rolling back to Microsoft 10.0.19041.1883 fixed it.
• On Dell Latitude laptops the front USB-C port is routed via a lower-power tree; moving the Cruzer to the rear USB-A cured random disconnects.


Ethical and legal aspects

• Handling personal data recovered from the flash-drive is subject to GDPR/CCPA in many regions—technicians must obtain written consent.
• Firmware tools found on forums may violate SanDisk licensing and can brick the device; use official utilities only.
• Always inform users that formatting destroys data; obtain approval before destructive actions.


Practical guidelines

  1. Update Windows, BIOS, chipset.
  2. Test stick on another PC; if dead, skip software fixes.
  3. If alive:
    a. Remove drive letter conflicts.
    b. Re-install USB controllers.
    c. Disable selective suspend.
    d. Backup data, then quick-format to exFAT.
  4. Still failing → RMA or professional recovery.

Potential challenges
• Drive becomes “Write-protected”: often symptomatic of impending controller failure; low-level format utilities seldom help.
• Corporate endpoint security may block removable storage—check with IT if StorageDevicePolicies\Deny_Write is enforced via GPO.


Possible disclaimers or additional notes

• All destructive steps ( diskpart clean, re-partition, format ) erase data—proceed only after verifying backups or accepting data loss.
• Some Cruzer Glides manufactured 2017-2018 used a firmware that can lock itself in read-only mode when NAND wear reaches 10 %—irreversible.


Suggestions for further research

• Monitor USB bus with Microsoft USB View or Wireshark’s USBPcap to analyse enumeration timing.
• Explore UASP vs BOT mode behaviour on modern USB4 hosts.
• Investigate open-source flash-controller firmware (e.g., Sigrok fx2lafw) for educational purposes.

Resources
• Microsoft Docs – “Debugging USB Devices on Windows 10”.
• SanDisk knowledge base article ID 000002421 (“USB drive not detected in Windows 10”).
• NIST SP 800-88 for sanitisation procedures.


Brief summary

A Cruzer Glide (VID 0781 / PID 5575) missing in Windows 10 is almost always either
(1) a Windows-side issue (driver, power management, or drive-letter conflict) that can be fixed by re-installing USB controllers, assigning a letter, and disabling selective suspend, or
(2) a hardware failure of the stick itself, confirmed when it is invisible on several computers. Work through the non-destructive software checks first; if they all fail, assume hardware loss, secure any critical data through a recovery service if needed, and replace the drive.

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