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pendrive delayed write error

7 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/pendrive-delayed-write-error.104878/

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spock Original post #1
Dec 20, 2008 at 8:56 PM
I've have this strange problem in my transcend V30 4gb pen drive.During copying when the pen drive reaches around 1gb i get this error.

"{Delayed Write Failed}
Windows was unable to save all the data for the drive i:.
The data has been lost.
This error may be caused by a failure of your computer hardware or network connection. Please try to save this file elsewhere."

When i try to delete that file i get write protection error. Kindly give some solutions.Thanks!!
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Hitboxx #2
Dec 20, 2008 at 8:58 PM
A dying pen drive OR a loose connector. I got the same error on my hard drive when the power connector was defective.
M
Dec 20, 2008 at 9:06 PM
are you copying single large file or files of varying small sizes?
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spock #4
Dec 20, 2008 at 9:10 PM
files of size 700 mb...

I tried in different systems & i get the same error...
M
Dec 20, 2008 at 9:14 PM
your pen drive is going to die. If it's in warranty replace it. No other option
kapsicum
Dec 21, 2008 at 12:48 AM
format ur USB .... i had done this too when i got my friends drive giving me that error just few days back & it was working after

and the cause of this is surely that its gonna say you bye bye anytime soon.
M
Dec 21, 2008 at 1:02 AM
better format using command prompt

command: format x:

(Where x = Name of Your Pen Drive's Drive Letter) ;)