how to delete files on usb drive? Get error, corrupt unreadable?
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Well it depends.  Have you tried using Windows Explorer to delete the file, if not then try this first.\n\nIf you get an error message tehn try rebooting your computer and trying again.\n\nIf this still doesn't work then try starting your computer in Safe Mode (restart and keep pressing the F8 key whilst booting up) and try again.\n\nIf it's still not working then start up again in Safe Mode and use DOS to delete the file - you need to key in del followed by the full path to the file.
901042
Ignore the noobs who say nothing can be done.\n\nYou can try this software\nhttp://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/uk/download.htm\n\nOr, if you are prepared to pay real money, there are a range of professional 'data recovery' firms who can get data off almost any drive. Not cheap but possible.\n\n///
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You might try BadCopy. I don't know that it is free but I'm sure there some programs like it on the web. \n\nBadCopy will dig anything off of your disk (even deleted files). Still, I wouldn't pay for something you will rarely use.
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Use ChaosShredder (free) or 12 Ghosts (shareware) to completely erase the hard drive with military grade security. (see link)\n\nThen bring it to any local thrift store, Goodwill, Salvation Army etc. \n\nOr check out the Cristina Foundation (see link)\n\nOr Freecycle! (see link)
793877
Try typing the name in "search" that should bring up all the files associated with it then you can delete them.
601827
If you are talking about a specific USB pen drive then format it, and try using it on another computer. If that fails then the pen drive is dead. This happens after a certain amount of read/writes.\nIf that works then windows is acting up. Get hold of service pack 2 and install it, even if you already have. This replaces all the USB drivers.
84912
Remove it then reload it. The file is corrupt.
170099
try a usb floppy\n\nhttp://shopping.yahoo.com/search?P=all&p=usb+floppy+drive&did=57
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Right Click on that file and pick DELETE.  \n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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http://www.iomegadatarecovery.com/usb-flash-data-recovery.html
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The USB drive may have been a victim of ESD. Electric Static Discharge. \n\nJohn\nA+ Certified Professional
1039551
If the formatting starts up fine but never ends then you need to check with the disk for damages. If the formatting never starts and you get this message right away then still you need to check with the drive damages. Run scan disk first and try formatting then. If you be elaborative with the issue i could have provided you the exact remedies. \n\nAlso, check with the URL 'http://www.quickonlinetips.com/archives/2005/08/fix-format-usb-flash-drives/' for some quick tips. Hope my thoughts will help you better understand the issue.
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format c: /s /u\n\nbut you can only do this from a boot cd / floppy and it will wipe the boot drive clean.\n\nof course that assume a DOS format and not a NTFS format.
1054728
First you want to backup any files on the C:&#92; drive that you want to keep. Once that is done you can open My Computer right click the C: Drive and click Format.  This will format that drive and erase any unwanted data.
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I dont think someone can just erase your drives.\n\nTry going into your BIOS settings and make sure you are adding the drivers so that your computer can detect them.\n\nOr go to control panel and then click on ADD/REMOVE hardware and let your computer detect them. They cant just disappear or get deleted unless you do a reformat and you didnt partition correctly.
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I have this problem too for my usb flash drive. Those programs that claim to get rid of them don't work, so don't waste your time. Sorry I can't be of more help, but I thought I might save you hunting for special programs. I'm sure that there is some setting in the registry (Start>Run>regedit) that controls this. If you could find it and delete it, it would probably fix it.
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You'll have to give more information.  But, generally files cannot be deleted because they are in use.  One thing you can try it to reboot into "safe mode" (I assume you are using windows) and then try and delete the files.  \n\nIn safe mode, nothing really loads so it keeps the files clean and deletable...