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Original Message
Name: gmgenova
Date: June 8, 2007 at 11:52:35 Pacific
Subject: flash drive
OS: win xp pro
CPU/Ram: p4 512
Comment:

My flash drive is being recognized by Windows. It shows up in my computer. When I try to open it, it tells me the drive is not formatted. I click yes to format it. When I try to format it, it tells me the disk is write protected and will not let me format. What can I do?



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Response Number 1
Name: OtheHill
Date: June 8, 2007 at 12:52:49 Pacific
Subject: flash drive
Reply: (edit)

There may be a switch on the drive to lock it.


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Response Number 2
Name: jefro
Date: June 8, 2007 at 14:16:58 Pacific
Subject: flash drive
Reply: (edit)

If it did work correctly at one time and you are the only user then you will have to either get a linux live cd and try to format it that way or get a windows app to try to correct it.

If new read instructions or take it back.

It may have security software installed.

Might have a secure partition and a hidden one or some other combinationl

I read it wrong and answer it wrong too. So get off my case you goober.


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Response Number 3
Name: OtheHill
Date: June 8, 2007 at 14:26:17 Pacific
Subject: flash drive
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Is this a NEW flash drive or not?


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