2006-07-10 20:46:32 · 5 answers · asked by Sunshine 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Well, I've been using flash memory for years now, ever since I first got Windows XP. And not once have I told Windows that I was going to remove either the USB flash drive, or any of the 4 memory cards that I own. And not once have I ever lost or corrupted any data, and more importantly to me, I've never damaged any flash drive, nor have I ever damaged a memory card.
So, in my opinion, nothing bad will happen. It does confuse Windows for a second or two, but, hey, what's new? Windows is always confused!
2006-07-11 00:06:50 · answer #1 · answered by alchemist_n_tx 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Removing a flash or jump drive without first stopping (disabling) it can cause the drive's data to become corrupt.
2006-07-11 05:34:25 · answer #2 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if by "flash memory" you mean a camera memory card, probably nothing. likewise a USB drive, though mid-transfer they can have some problems - especially data corruption/loss
2006-07-11 03:50:22 · answer #3 · answered by visionary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the flash drive or the data stored on it could get corrupted or deleted.
2006-07-11 03:49:29 · answer #4 · answered by outofwater920 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing.
2006-07-11 10:43:46 · answer #5 · answered by csalm87 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋