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    Format memory stick

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by miscolobo, Dec 13, 2008.

  1. miscolobo

    miscolobo Notebook Deity

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    I have a U3 Sandisk 4GB memory stick and i think it has a virus.

    The problem is i cant open it up without right clicking on the drive and selecting the "explore" or "open" button.


    I know its a virus'ish problem because my friend had the same thing and he solved it by formatting his mem stick.

    HOWEVER! the only problem, which i dont want happening to mine, is that he lost all his U3 programs that came with his memory stick.


    Suggestions? If i can back those up too it would be great!
     
    miscolobo, Dec 13, 2008
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  2. xps400mediacenter

    xps400mediacenter Notebook Consultant

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    it sounds like corrupted data problem, but im not sure. why dont you try downloading the apps from the U3 sandisk website. (if they have it)
     
    xps400mediacenter, Dec 13, 2008
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  3. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you think that the drive has a virus, I would think that plugging it into your machine would be a bad idea? Do others agree with me on this?
     
    The Fire Snake, Dec 13, 2008
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  4. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    agree
    (10 char)
     
    aan310, Dec 13, 2008
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  5. miscolobo

    miscolobo Notebook Deity

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    Well, the thing is that the LaunchU3.exe is the virus, and it doesnt delete.

    rofl...thats the program which opens my USB and it has caused no harm to my computer
     
    miscolobo, Dec 13, 2008
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  6. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Go to the sandisk website, download the U3 remover, format the drive then download the u3 installer.
     
    flipfire, Dec 13, 2008
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