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    USB drive question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by 1201NFTW, Jan 29, 2011.

  1. 1201NFTW

    1201NFTW Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a USB drive which I keep trying to save a few MS Office files to but when I remove the drive and try to open the files after reinserting the drive into any other computer they are either gone or corrupted and open up with a bunch of nonsense text. Any help regarding this would be greatly appreciated. The USB drive isn't that old, less than a year.
     
    1201NFTW, Jan 29, 2011
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Probably gone corrupt. Are you properly removing hardware then pulling out the USB stick?

    I use EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard, might be able to pull data off the flash drive.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 29, 2011
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  3. michael_recycled

    michael_recycled Notebook Deity

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    Hi,

    please try H2TestW to see if your USB drive works properly.


    Michael
     
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  4. 1201NFTW

    1201NFTW Notebook Evangelist

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    thanks for the quick replies. I decided to copy everything else I had on the drive to my PC in order to re-format it and hope that gets it working. I'll use the H2TestW after the format is done. thanks
     
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  5. 1201NFTW

    1201NFTW Notebook Evangelist

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    The software says the item is likely defective :( I guess there's not way I can fix that?
     
    1201NFTW, Jan 29, 2011
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    Just pick a new one up,
    I bought a 4GB imation for 6 bucks last week, it is not as though they are an expensive item.
     
    Wally33, Jan 30, 2011
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  7. michael_recycled

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    Indeed. The only fix is to return to vendor and get a replacement under warranty (assuming the device is still covered by warranty).

    Michael
     
    michael_recycled, Jan 30, 2011
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