I've been given a USB memory key with some assorted documentation on it (about 50 MB of PDF files). Now I \ve read it all, I want to re-use the key for my own data. But my PC (running XP) sees it as CD drive. Clicking on its icon it comes up as Drive E, CD-rom. Free space 0, total memory 50MB. File system CDFS.
I have the impression that the USB key has somehow been "closed". It is impossible to erase data or record new data. There is no switch on it to block recording or erasing.
Any ideas?
2007-09-12 03:21:12 · 2 answers · asked by sotires 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
I know memory keys are dirt cheap now - I've got loads of them, mainly promotional but this is the first time I've had one that is not re-usable.
I just didn't want to throw it in the bin. There is no slide switch on it.
2007-09-12 04:37:46 · update #1
It's quite possible if it's a "promotional" item that it is simply read only flash memory installed, and therefore not writable.
my new 4G key has about 40MB used for it's apps and other stuff that comes free, and it shows as a CD that cannot be uninstalled.
If you want a memory key, simply buy one, they're so cheap now . . . 4GB for about £16 (UK) from www.mymemory.co.uk Shame I'm not in the UK now I'd get myself one
2007-09-12 03:29:19 · answer #1 · answered by stu_the_kilted_scot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your USB Memory has been locked there should be a slide switch on it, or a program to unlocked..
otherwise, just spend a few bucks and buy at least 1GB of usb flash memory,,your current USB Memory is already a junk..to put music or files on it just copy and paste...
2007-09-12 10:31:31 · answer #2 · answered by OgieV 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋