Hi ,
I'm Dyari. Thanks for reaching out. I will be happy to assist you in this regard.
Would you please screenshot the prompt and post it back?
Right click on the USB drive > Properties > Screenshot and post it back.
windows 11 back up recovery
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susan scarbrough
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I have windows 11 and am trying to make a backup recovery usb drive. I am following the instructions, however, the prompt will not go past connect USB. I have a 512gb Sandisk USB drive that is formatted. I have tried all 3 ports. It just won't go past the prompt so I can click next.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
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DYARI BARHAM 30,291 Reputation points Independent Advisor2025-12-10T10:56:51.38+00:00