How to Check USB Flash Drive Compatibility with Your HP ENVY Desktop

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If you own an HP ENVY Desktop – TE01-1177c and want to know if your USB flash drives will work with your computer, here’s a simple guide.

Your PC has the following USB ports: one SuperSpeed USB Type-C port, four SuperSpeed USB Type-A ports, and four USB 2.0 Type-A ports. When choosing a flash drive, it’s important to check what versions of USB they support to ensure compatibility.

You’re looking at three flash drives:

PNY 256GB PRO Elite V2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 – This drive is compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2, but it also works with older versions like USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and USB 3.2 Gen 1. This means it will work fine with all your ports, but it will operate at the speed designed for the port it’s plugged into.
PNY 256GB PRO Elite V3 Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 – Designed for Type-C ports, this drive supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, and it’s backward compatible with older versions like USB 3.0 and USB 2.0. If you connect it to your computer’s Type-C port, it will perform at high speeds. It will also work in your other USB ports, but at slower speeds according to their standards.
256GB PNY PRO Elite V3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 – This is similar to the first, but with a Type-C connector. It’s compatible with all your ports and will work correctly. For faster transfer speeds, connect it to your Type-C port. For use in your Type-A ports, it will still work, but at reduced speeds.

In summary, all three flash drives are compatible with your HP desktop. The main difference is the connection type and speed. Your Type-C port will give you the fastest performance for the drives designed for Type-C, but you can use any of these in your standard USB ports without issues. Remember, the older the port (like USB 2.0), the slower the data transfer will be.