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Pen drive issue

6 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/pen-drive-issue.88639/

gopz
gopz Original post #1
May 23, 2008 at 10:29 AM
I got a 2GB pen drive as a gift from ICICI bank. Unbranded.

When I insert it into any of the USB ports, it shows "Removable Device" but I am unable to copy any data into it or even format it. It just locks up when I try to access the drive.

Is it damaged? my OS is Vista
dhanusaud
May 23, 2008 at 12:08 PM
wht msg do you get????

anyway, confirm that it isn't writeprotected. just see tiny switch somewhere else in your paindrive.:)
R
realdan #3
May 23, 2008 at 1:18 PM
unbranded...at least they could have given a proper gift...lack of genuiness
gopz
gopz #4
May 23, 2008 at 1:37 PM
wht msg do you get????

anyway, confirm that it isn't writeprotected. just see tiny switch somewhere else in your paindrive.:)


There was no switch..but lemme check again...
but... even if it is write protected, it should not hang or lock up, correct?

I cant even right click and choose properties. It just freezes
J
JYO_JVL #5
May 23, 2008 at 5:41 PM
There was no switch..but lemme check again...
but... even if it is write protected, it should not hang or lock up, correct?

I cant even right click and choose properties. It just freezes

may be its not installed properly ,go to device manager and check wether the device is well detected and well functioning(find it by clickin in generic volume) and check wether it supports windows vista or not.try checking it on others computer having xp.and did u write somthin before if so, then any how try formatin it and check for virus if possible....:)
P
May 24, 2008 at 9:49 AM
Hmm,

A pen drive which behaves like a corrupt memory card, isnt it? Well, Vista isnt supposed to do that,, I guess you better listen to what he says!