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    cant get U3 drive to work.........

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by KOTULCN, Jan 20, 2009.

  1. KOTULCN

    KOTULCN Notebook Evangelist

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    So whenever I attempt to use my U3 thumb drive on my 32bit W7 I get an error message saying that the drive has been already assigned , I have tried to assign a new drive letter but I get the same message!?
     
    KOTULCN, Jan 20, 2009
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  2. pixelot

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    First off, tried it in any other computer or operating system?
     
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  3. KOTULCN

    KOTULCN Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah it works fine on my Vista partition. I am wondering if since it has been used on that partition it is preventing me from useing it on my W7 partition?
     
    KOTULCN, Jan 20, 2009
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  4. SpeedyMods

    SpeedyMods Notebook Deity

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    I thought that U3 was incompatible with Vista? Hmm.

    Greg
     
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  5. KOTULCN

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    nope I used it this morning
     
    KOTULCN, Jan 21, 2009
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    I think it works. Had been no problems with my U3 here. I haven't tried it in w7 though, but im working on a dual boot. :eek:
     
    Guntraitor Sagara, Jan 21, 2009
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  7. KOTULCN

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    I got it working. I had to disconnect all other drives, external/PC card/audio hub, then I went in and changed the drive letter and voila it works! Oh yeah I am dual booting too!
     
    KOTULCN, Jan 22, 2009
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