How can I restore USB drive back to full capacity in Windows 11/10?

Sometimes, what looks like a 256GB drive is actually a fake with a much smaller capacity. Restoring it to full size doesn’t actually give you more space—it just tricks your system into thinking it has more. So, if your drive is fake, trying to restore full capacity won’t actually help, and you’re just wasting time. Forcefully repartitioning or reformatting a drive can sometimes cause damage, especially if the drive is already faulty or fake. It might stop working altogether or become unreliable.

If you mess with the drive or try to alter its capacity, it might void any warranty or support options from the manufacturer. Restoring USB drive back to original full capacity size or faulty USB can lead to slow speeds or crashes. The drive might seem full but perform poorly because it’s not genuinely the size it claims to be.

My advice about restoring USB drive back to original full capacity size: double-check if the drive is genuine first. If it’s fake, restoring capacity isn’t going to fix the actual problem—it’s just a scam. If it’s legit, then go ahead but do it carefully, and always back up your data first. Better safe than sorry!