Deleting problem with USB

newbie123 · 03-31-2008, 04:39 AM

I have just buy an USB about 2 months, good until the day I found that when I delete files in it, but they are not erased and all of them is 0 byte, and then I delete the folder contain these files, it says that can not delete because the directory is not empty (it contains 0 byte files)

Format still not solve the problem ?
Do you know how to repair it ! Thanks !!!

cohen · 03-31-2008, 04:49 AM

I would've though a format would've fixed it....

Tuffie · 03-31-2008, 05:25 AM

You could try to see if Move On Boot works to delete files of an external drive (Which I think it would)

Try this:
http://www.softwarepatch.com/software/moveonboot.html

Tuffie.

g25racer · 03-31-2008, 06:14 AM

Try hp's format utility!

http://files.extremeoverclocking.com/file.php?f=197

matt3118 · 03-31-2008, 06:15 AM

One of my older USB flash drives had this exact same problem. I think it arose when I pulled it out while it was still saving data. Just recently though I backed some data up with it, and after I added the new files, I tried deleting the 0 byte files and it let me without any complaint. So, I really don't know. All I did was add "KeePass" to the flash drive. It's a password managing program.

But it IS solvable.

Klue22 · 03-31-2008, 09:58 AM

yea, try move on boot, its saved me many-a-time

newbie123 · 03-31-2008, 10:03 AM

I don't sure, after formating, seem that it returns normal operation as before (I test with some folders contain files), but when I try to send my folder contains many .flv files(about 2.48G) to my USB, then I get error while sending (some .flv files were not finished sending) , window notices:
"Windows - Delayed Write Fail
Windows was unable to save all data for the file G:
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."

noxela · 04-04-2008, 08:20 AM

You can probably just go into the folder and delete the files individually.
But yes, a format should work, bearing in mind you'll lose everything.

fred333 · 04-07-2008, 07:46 PM

Yea formatting will work. I would always makes sure to that backups.

03-31-2008, 04:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
newbie123 Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 106	Deleting problem with USB I have just buy an USB about 2 months, good until the day I found that when I delete files in it, but they are not erased and all of them is 0 byte, and then I delete the folder contain these files, it says that can not delete because the directory is not empty (it contains 0 byte files) Format still not solve the problem ? Do you know how to repair it ! Thanks !!! __________________ My Alphasite My Blog Xin chào các bạn

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cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 8,206	I would've though a format would've fixed it.... __________________ My Website Desktop / Laptop Motherboard: Asus M2N X SE / Unknown CPU: AMD 4000+ 2.1GHZ x 2 / Intel Pentium M 1.60GHZ Ram: 2GB Transcend / 512MB Hard Drive: 320GB / 60GB Video Card: Both Intergrated Monitor: 19" Benq / 15.4" OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3

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03-31-2008, 06:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
matt3118 Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas, USA Posts: 132	One of my older USB flash drives had this exact same problem. I think it arose when I pulled it out while it was still saving data. Just recently though I backed some data up with it, and after I added the new files, I tried deleting the 0 byte files and it let me without any complaint. So, I really don't know. All I did was add "KeePass" to the flash drive. It's a password managing program. But it IS solvable. __________________ 98% of teenagers use or have tried cocaine. So put this in your signature if you like Chinese Food.

03-31-2008, 10:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
newbie123 Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 106	I don't sure, after formating, seem that it returns normal operation as before (I test with some folders contain files), but when I try to send my folder contains many .flv files(about 2.48G) to my USB, then I get error while sending (some .flv files were not finished sending) , window notices: "Windows - Delayed Write Fail Windows was unable to save all data for the file G: 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." __________________ My Alphasite My Blog Xin chào các bạn

03-31-2008, 09:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
Klue22 Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 45	yea, try move on boot, its saved me many-a-time

04-04-2008, 08:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
noxela New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3	You can probably just go into the folder and delete the files individually. But yes, a format should work, bearing in mind you'll lose everything. __________________ ------------------------------------------------ Personal Items Cool Fragrance Gift Collection Ladies Stuff

04-07-2008, 07:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
fred333 New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CO Posts: 22	Yea formatting will work. I would always makes sure to that backups. __________________ Going through comp TIA training right now.

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