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Fix: Please Insert the Last Disk of the Multi-Volume Set
A USB format is often very effective
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows Exploreris reportedly displaying a,please insert the last disk of the multi-volume seterror when the user tries to open the app or perform a search.
While this is not the same across the board, users who have encountered it have had difficulty fixing the problem.
If you are also struggling with this error, Let us explore some of the most known causes and the most effective solutions users have applied.
Why does the Please insert the last disk of the multi-volume set keep popping up?
Just like many other computing problems, a few things have been known to trigger this error. On top of this list are the following:
Users have experienced variations to this error, including:
While these are the top culprits, the solutions gathered here will work in almost all instances of this error.
How do I fix Please insert the last disk of the multi-volume set error?
1. Format the USB Drive
If the error occurs after connecting your USB flash drive to the computer, you may need to format the USB flash drive again with FAT32 to fix the error.
To avoid the error message in the future, make sure you click on the USB icon in the taskbar and select the eject media option.
2. Remove the hidden folder from the drive
Another reason you are facing this error can be hidden zip folders in the drive that may have been added when the USB drive was connected to another system.
3. Update or Reinstall the USB Controllers
Besides performing this manually, you can try a quicker method, which is using an automated tool likeOutbyte Driver Updaterthat scans your PC for outdated drivers and ultimately find them the latest updates in no time.
4. Run Windows Troubleshooter
If you get the error message,please insert the last disk of the multi-volume set; these are the best ways to resolve it.
None of these fixes have been written in any particular order. Still, we recommend you try USB formatting before jumping into other fixes, as it has proven very effective for many users.
Please let us know what has worked for you in the comments below.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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