Well, I was moving files into my 1GB memory stick and I was moving 5 files onto it, 5 came up, but only 4 were in the proper icon, the other one had 0kb, it was just FILE and the name was square square. When I try to delete it, a message pops up saying "Cannot delete file: Cannot read from source file or disk." And then when I try to move more files another message pops up saying "Cannot copy Document : The file or directory is corrupted or unreadable" what do I do?!
2006-12-29 17:59:28 · 8 answers · asked by DaneFil 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
It's possible that your memory stick has just failed. It's possible for part of it to fail while not affecting any other files. Hopefully you still have the originals.
2006-12-29 18:03:01 · answer #1 · answered by WarDog 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, the symptoms you described really aren't at all common of viruses. However, it never hurts to update your Anti-Virus program (which of course you have, right :) ) and run a scan.
Once that's done you should format the drive. Now this will DELETE ALL DATA ON THE DRIVE, while kind of resetting it. To do the format:
1) make sure that the drive isn't in use (aka. no programs are using it--no Windows are showing its contents). You might need to restart your computer to stop any programs that are using it.
2) go into Explorer/My Computer and find the drive.
3) right click on it and hit format.
4) Make sure that "quick format" isn't checked.
5) Hit format.
This should work, assuming your drive isn't really messed up. I would do another virus scan (it can't hurt) and then you should be good to go! (If this doesn't fix the problem and you keep having trouble, the drive might be physically damaged, in which case you'll really just need to get a new drive)
2006-12-29 18:07:28 · answer #2 · answered by georgegraha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are going to be able to desire to apply an antivirus utility to test the contents of your USB stick you may want a first rate antivirus utility. there are a number of contained available in the marketplace, so i can't supply particular training on a thank you to test with out understanding which gadget/utility you're applying to do this. maximum new antivirus apps scans right now, or might have an option to test detachable hardware. To backup your USB: plug on your usb memory save on with any computing device's usb port and anticipate few seconds. ideally, the memory sticks folder ought to popup on show exhibiting all its contents. (if it does not popup, please respond back to this thread and that i'll supply you extra training). then you definitely can replica and paste the contents on your computing device which you're engaged on. ( i'm hoping you recognize a thank you to repeat and paste folders and information)
2016-12-31 06:55:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may not be a virus at all.. I move many files like this all the time, and often, Windows may glitch in the transfere, or just not go..I would try again, or the file may be protected by its settings.
2006-12-29 18:06:22 · answer #4 · answered by R W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is some problem with your memory stick. You can format the storage device and try to reload files. More details at http://fixit.in/format.html
2006-12-31 10:34:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not a virus, it sounds like the memory stick failed. You can try reformatting it but I dont know if that will help.
2006-12-29 18:07:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a sector (area) of your memory stick has been damaged or possibly your usb port. Behaviour like this is not typical of virus.
2006-12-29 18:06:22 · answer #7 · answered by alternativelyalternate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your memory stick probably just failed. Try rebooting and doing it again.
2006-12-29 20:56:46 · answer #8 · answered by Jeremy Medlock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋