what is this the problem with my flash disk?

Question

got a 256 kingston flash disk which i have been using for sometime. the problem with it is sometimes when i save something on it ie. exe file it becomes corrupt or zip file,sometimes i save a whole folder and later to find it empty ..this problem has also spread to my new lg flash ..anyone who has an idea ps help i am suffering ...is it a virus ??

Answer 1

try this out. clicking to flash drive. on the window, go to TOOLS > FOLDER OPTION > go to VIEW tabs > scroll down on Hidden file and Folder > click to 'show hidden file and folders', then on the same panel, un-tick HIDE EXTENSION TO ALL KNOWN FILE and HIDE PROTECTED OPERATING FILE SYSTEM.

by doing this, eventually you will noticed some of the hidden file in your flash drive. see any suspicious file that may cause the zip file to be corrupted, and delete it. Good luck

Answer 2

I guess there a yet-to-be-identified virus on your system. Scan for viruses and repair any found viruses. If still happens then get the LG flash back to the purchase outlet for a replacement.

Answer 3

it can be virus. sometime it's simply the way we use it. try not to rush when unplug your flash disk. as much as possible, use the eject/remove features in windows. it will make your flash drive more efficient and last longer. sometime it is hard to use eject/remove feature but you must try. shut down the pc if necessary, only if the eject/remove function cannot be use.

Answer 4

Hey,
yeah it could be a virus but it could also be that the flash disk is locked? check if it is on the side because that would be the reason it isnt saving.

Answer 5

do you disconnect without ejecting it from computer by usng "saftely remove" button?
try it