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David1

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    USB stick Problem
    « on: July 25, 2009, 10:25:07 AM »
    hi i have this 4g usb stick.
    i went to format it and now windows does let me open it, it say please insert disk.
    the details say it is USbest Usb.
    i have tried some utiltes and it says nothing on the serial no. , to me it loks like there is no partition on it.


    Can anyone please help me with this on how i can fix it.

    Thanks

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    Re: USB stick Problem
    « Reply #1 on: July 25, 2009, 10:29:18 AM »

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      Re: USB stick Problem
      « Reply #2 on: July 25, 2009, 10:37:24 AM »
      the site says  need to try again later can i download it for free.

      Are there any other ideas

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      Re: USB stick Problem
      « Reply #3 on: July 25, 2009, 10:58:14 AM »
      Hmmm strange...

      A simple google searched would have given you an alternative download site:
      http://download.cnet.com/HP-USB-Disk-Storage-Format-Tool/3000-2242_4-201159.html

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      Re: USB stick Problem
      « Reply #4 on: July 25, 2009, 12:42:17 PM »
      Is this one of those 4GB sticks from Ebay?

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        Re: USB stick Problem
        « Reply #5 on: July 26, 2009, 03:09:33 AM »
        hi i did not get this from ebay.
        i forget what brand it is, and it doesn't tell me.
        i tried to down it but i can not find the actual download .

        how can i simply download this

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          Re: USB stick Problem
          « Reply #7 on: July 26, 2009, 03:19:58 AM »
          thanks for that.
          i ran the program and it said
          there is no media in specified device
          what can i do now
          the top says usbest usb2flashstorage 0.00(0Mb)

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          Re: USB stick Problem
          « Reply #8 on: July 26, 2009, 03:23:57 AM »
          I think your USB stick is dead, is it under warranty?
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          « Reply #9 on: July 26, 2009, 03:24:42 AM »
          Probably the USB stick is defective. That message is the usual one if the firmware has been corrupted or the memory chips have failed. If it is under warranty, return it.


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          Re: USB stick Problem
          « Reply #10 on: July 26, 2009, 03:26:02 AM »
          How old is the drive?

          Is there a lock or security switch on it?

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            Re: USB stick Problem
            « Reply #11 on: July 26, 2009, 03:26:23 AM »
            it is no longer under warranty i will just replace it.
            it is only 4g they are about $10
            thankyou all for your help

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            Re: USB stick Problem
            « Reply #12 on: July 26, 2009, 03:41:37 AM »
            Not a problem, any time you wish, come on back.
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