Need some help with flash USB

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by bunnny, Jan 16, 2010.

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    i got this 16gb flash usb few days ago and immediately started to filling it with photos. today i've noticed that(something happen) and i cannot erase the folders i created inside of it. when i try to "delete" the whole folder with pictures i simply get nothing...no reaction at all. nada. it is really annoying so please guys if you have any ideas and helpful tips i'd really appreciate that. thanks.
     
    bunnny, Jan 16, 2010 IP
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  3. bunnny

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    I did restart the computer but same thing, I can't delete the folder. I'll try the soft you recommended tomorrow coz it's kinda late in here. Thanx for the tip, anyway! Appreciated a lot! Cheers
     
    bunnny, Jan 16, 2010 IP
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    I think you need to format USB stick. Windows built in format sucks. have u ever heard about HPUSBFW? It's a little tool, which erases USB stick completely and USB stick is like new.

    try to search google for: HPUSBFW.exe and when download it, send it to virustotal.com to scan for virus
     
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    Yeah radikaalis, I have the feeling it's a Windows issue coz I've noticed that the pc freeze for awhile when USB is plugged in. Let's see tomorrow's try. Thanks once again!
     
    bunnny, Jan 16, 2010 IP
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    im not real sure,But it could also be BAD SECTORS if you have ever heard of Hirens Boot Cd, it has a good little tool you can use to fix them, when i get home ill see what the program on the dis is called and let you no
     
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    Hey guys, I just wanna say a big thank you to all the tips and valuable help. I use the tool radikaalis recommended and everything is fine so far. Thank you once again! Peace!
     
    bunnny, Jan 17, 2010 IP
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    Is the stick write protected?
     
    sezerb, Jan 21, 2010 IP
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    HPUSBFW.exe is a good tool i used it in my External hard disc for a similar kind of problem.
     
    shivshan, Jan 22, 2010 IP
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    This type of problem occurs when flash drives are not safely removed by clicking on tray icon. most people pull out directly, it may corrupt the flash drive memory.
     
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    Try to delete in dos command may i got a virus when you copy a pictures.
     
    maivindian, Jan 30, 2010 IP
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    try to use another files managing software other than Windows EXPLORER , because sometimes windows explorer need to read the privielges in some flash usbs to perform an action
     
    whitesultan, Jan 31, 2010 IP