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    error check usb memory stick

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Tinderbox (UK), Oct 10, 2008.

  1. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Hi.

    I am using vista, is their a way to format my usb memory stick with verify to check for errors.

    any free software or adjust vista format.

    thanks

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Oct 10, 2008
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    Sorry John, I'm slightly confused. 'Format with Verify to check for errors?
     
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    Yeah, it formats and then checks if the area was formated correctly, unless vista format does this anyway?

    Regards

    John.
     
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    Hi.

    I managed to find a free flash checker, so all sorted.

    Regards

    John.
     
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