How long does information last on a USB flash drive? Or a disc?

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How long does information last on a USB flash drive? Or a disc?

2007-02-15 07:37:53 · 2 answers · asked by syrious 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons

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USB should last forver. But a CD or DVD can develop whats called CD/DVD rot. The causes of this effect vary from oxidation of the reflective layer to ultra-violet light damage and debonding of the adhesive used to stick the layers of the disc together. Since much use is made of CDs and DVDs as backup media, the potential impact of data loss is great.

2007-02-15 07:50:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Forever, unless you delete it.

2007-02-15 07:45:09 · answer #2 · answered by Geoff O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋