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Corrupt usb

  • 28-05-2010 1:15pm
    #1
    ComplyOrDie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 538 ✭✭✭


    I have a usb key that seems to have a section that is corrupt. The usb itself is 16gb but when i roll over a certain file it shows 48.2gb as it's size, the folder and file descriptions have weird symbols. I have attached a photo. I was wondering:

    What is the cause of this?
    Can the file be recovered?

    Thanks

    ComplyOrDie


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  • #2
    CreepingDeath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,015 ✭✭✭CreepingDeath


    Have you tried scandisk on it ?

    Right click on the drive in Windows Explorer, then go to tools --> Check Now


  • #3
    ComplyOrDie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 538 ✭✭✭ComplyOrDie


    CreepingDeath wrote: »
    Have you tried scandisk on it ?

    Right click on the drive in Windows Explorer, then go to tools --> Check Now

    Thanks for the reply I'm presuming the scandisk is as attached pictures?

    When I performed the "Error checking"---> "scan for....bad sectors" it scanned
    However when i tried the "scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors " option, I ended up getting the message as seen on attached picture 1. If I click yes, restart computer. Nothing happens when I try to perform the above again I get the same response.

    As for picture 3 when i try to defragment the usb i get the following message for both analyse and defragment option?


  • #4
    CreepingDeath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,015 ✭✭✭CreepingDeath


    Okay, the first issue is a silly one in Windows.

    So, when you open windows explorer, and right click on your USB drive and click on "Properties" it will open a new window.

    At this stage, close the original windows explorer window, but keep the new window.

    THEN, click on tools and the button "Check Now".

    The reason for this is that the scandisk ("Check Now") application wants exclusive access to your USB drive, but your first Windows Explorer disk is also looking at it.

    Run the check now option, scanning for bad sectors.


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