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USB Problem!!! I need an answer ASAP!?

I bought a NEW SONY USB flash device from a trusted store. I plugged it in. Then, it need to be formatted before use. I was formatting the USB, and it goes smoothly. But at the end, it sas "windows is unable to complete format" or something like that.

What should I do? I need an answer ASAP

Abdulwahab786
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Return it to the trusted store :)

crunchie
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Go to command prompt and type the drive in which it is.
Initially the command prompt will be like this

C:\\<....>\
Enter the drive in which your USB is. For example if your USB is in F drive, then typr F:, the control comes to the F drive....Now type format F: and follow instructions. All the Best. :)

jumbowat
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I bought a NEW SONY USB flash device from a trusted store. I plugged it in. Then, it need to be formatted before use. I was formatting the USB, and it goes smoothly. But at the end, it sas "windows is unable to complete format" or something like that.

What should I do? I need an answer ASAP

Maybe it is a compatibility-related problem, as I recently have experienced using USB-flash-drivers. If you have the USB-drive (2.0) connected to a 3.0 USB-port, it may not work properly. In order to make it work, use it with a 2.0 port. Not sure if that is your problem, but try connecting to a 2.0, to make sure it's not hardware-related :)

Pjieter
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i have already facing the same problem and looking forward the solution.

itexamstube
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i have already facing the same problem and looking forward the solution.


you forgot your link .lol

caperjack
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Thanks for all of u i return this USB to that store :)

Abdulwahab786
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haha,you want an answer then returned it,why not return it in the first place?

dangerstick
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This article has been dead for over three months

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