I have a USB flash drive that has a capacity of 994MB. I have 15.2MB on it and the drive properties show I only have 623MB of free space.
What is taking up all the space and why can't I see it? I am showing all the hidden and system files/folders too.
2007-09-17 09:26:08 · 6 answers · asked by Chad S 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Plug the drive in and empty your recycle bin. Old files don't go away until you do that. If that doesn't fix it, you'll need to repartition it.
2007-09-17 12:36:45 · answer #1 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say what kind of flash drive you have but many manufacturers have added intelligence (re: takes up space). As an example the Verbatim U3 drives are actually 2 drives in 1. A CD drive with their intelligent Launch application and a removable drive. You can't get to the CD part, only the removable drive.
Hope that helps some. You can check your manufacturer to see what else is on the drive.
2007-09-17 09:39:55 · answer #2 · answered by Westlake Tech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard drive and flash drive manufacturers say the capacity is bigger than it really is, so this causes a lot of confusion among the real capacity.
2007-09-17 09:36:43 · answer #3 · answered by free_rs4900 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you're utilizing xp , goto commence> administration panel > administrative approaches , click on it , as quickly as in it , click on computing gadget administration shortcut, as quickly as in right here there must be a link which says disk administration , click on it , on the force letters , click all the way down to the force which the detachable storage is linked with , disable it , then unplug your usb , wait some secs and then plug it in and it might sign in because of the fact the appropriate volume after it reinstall as a flash disk , the only downside is the force letter would be distinctive to the final one if this doesnt paintings , format your force - or get a clean one
2016-11-14 17:24:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-09-17 09:30:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i would say back up your personal info and restore and delete the whole thing
2007-09-17 09:36:32 · answer #6 · answered by Someone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋