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davecabezo

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    USB Memory stick
    « on: November 23, 2008, 05:23:59 AM »
    Hi, I have been given a Sony 8gb Microvault memory stick which the computer "sees" when I plug it in as a Removable Disk but when I try to access it, it says Please Insert a Disk into the Drive.

    Do I need special drivers or program to be able to use it.

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    Dave
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    Dias de verano

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    Re: USB Memory stick
    « Reply #1 on: November 23, 2008, 06:28:44 AM »
    Does it look like this?



    What is the model number?
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    davecabezo

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      Re: USB Memory stick
      « Reply #2 on: November 23, 2008, 08:44:44 AM »
      Hi Diasverano,
      Thanks for the reply, it doesn't look like that. It is sort of elongated oval shape and only has Sony and MICRO VAULT USB 2 on the case, when you take the protective end piece off, under the plastic it says 8gb.

      Regards,

      Dave
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        Re: USB Memory stick
        « Reply #3 on: November 23, 2008, 08:56:48 AM »
        Hi Again Dias,

        Since sending the above reply I've Googled the Sony and it looks as if it's an old model as all the pictures of Sony USB drives have square ends, mine as I say has rounded ends and is not flat it is oval in shape and about 60mm long and 25mm acroos

        Regards,

        Dave
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        Re: USB Memory stick
        « Reply #4 on: November 23, 2008, 09:24:33 AM »
        Does it work on other machines ? ?
        Do you already have data on there ?

        Some USB sticks have a tiny micro switch on them for security purposes...look closely they are easy to miss.
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        davecabezo

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          Re: USB Memory stick
          « Reply #5 on: November 23, 2008, 09:29:55 AM »
          hi Patio,
          I've not got another machine to try it on and I've no idea if there is anything on it as the computer just ask's to insert a disk, I've looked closely at the thing and there doesn't appear to be any sort on switch etc.

          Dave
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          Re: USB Memory stick
          « Reply #6 on: November 23, 2008, 11:05:44 AM »
          Sounds like it could be faulty. Perhaps that is why you were given it.
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          davecabezo

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            Re: USB Memory stick
            « Reply #7 on: November 23, 2008, 01:01:07 PM »
            Thats a possibility Dias!,
            So really I don't need drivers for USB Memory sticks and if they don't work then they are probably faulty.

            Anyway thanks for your help,

            Regards

            Dave
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            Re: USB Memory stick
            « Reply #8 on: November 23, 2008, 01:03:48 PM »
            No it shouldn't need drivers unless it's an older OS like Win98 or ME...
            Try it on another machine before you bin it...
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              Re: USB Memory stick
              « Reply #9 on: November 23, 2008, 01:07:01 PM »
              OK Patio,

              Thanks

              Dave
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              Re: USB Memory stick
              « Reply #10 on: November 23, 2008, 02:13:02 PM »
              Quote from: davecabezo on November 23, 2008, 01:01:07 PM
              Thats a possibility Dias!,
              So really I don't need drivers for USB Memory sticks and if they don't work then they are probably faulty.

              Anyway thanks for your help,

              Regards

              Dave

              USB sticks can and do fail. The flash memory can "wear out" and the chip inside can blow.
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