# Cannot "FLASH" USB

**URL:** <https://forums.balena.io/t/cannot-flash-usb/369733>\
**Category:** balenaEtcher\
**Created:** [January 17, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/cannot-flash-usb/369733 "2024-01-17T16:52:57Z")\
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**Author:** ![GregSr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ce73a5/32.png) [@GregSr](https://forums.balena.io/u/GregSr)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/cannot-flash-usb/369733/1 "2024-01-17T16:52:57Z")

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I’ve downloaded yesterday and this morning so I know I have the latest version for my windows. After “Selecting the File” I move to select the “TARGET” I see my USB Flash drive but cannot select it as my Target Drive. I’m a newbie so I’m wondering what I’m doing wrong?

PLEASE respond to [gregoryansonstusnrer@gmail.com](mailto:gregoryansonstusnrer@gmail.com)