Xbox 360 doesn’t recognize a preconfigured USB stick

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I bought a 16GB USB flash drive for GTA V, and configuring/installing works as expected. But everytime I turn off my console and turn it on again, something goes wrong.

My Xbox says it needs to configure the USB stick again, (as if it is an empty USB stick), of course meaning I have to reinstall GTA V again.

If I plug the USB into my computer however, the USB stick is full, and I can see a lot of hidden files on it.

Has anybody else experienced this problem? Is there a possible workaround?

Best Answer

I had the exact same problem with mine. I think I may have sorted it out.

What you should do is after you've finished playing, don't immediately switch off your console. First go to system settings, then storage and select the USB with the Y button and clear the cache.

Also before you switch the console back on, remove the USB and plug it back in when you're at the home page.

I've done this twice and it's worked, so hopefully it solves your problem as well.