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Hello, my issue is actually one that I can not find on the internet. The problem is: when I try to write to it nothing really happens. A windows pops up saying "Copying Files" but it goes no where no matter how long I leave it. I have tried two different flash drives, both work on other computers, but do not work on this one. If anyone has any idea whats up that would be helpful.

Here are some spec's of the flash drives:

  • iLogic 1GB
  • PNY 4GB

Computer Spec's:

  • Microsoft Windows Vista 32 BIT
  • Service Pack 2
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Short diagnosis: because both drives work on other PCs and reports they start working if plugged through a USB extension cable, this is almost certainly a hardware/contact/power issue on the problem machine’s USB port or its front‑panel wiring — not malware. Suggestions to scan and reformat from and were reasonable, but the extension workaround points the troubleshooting toward the physical layer (contacts, cable, port power, or a flaky internal header) rather than filesystems or viruses.

Practical troubleshooting (in order of simplicity):

  • Try the same drives in the rear motherboard ports. If rear ports work but front don’t, suspect the case front‑panel harness or its header.
  • Swap in a short, good‑quality USB cable or a powered USB hub. If that fixes writes, the original port is marginal or underpowered (USB 2.0 hosts supply up to 500 mA after enumeration).
  • In Device Manager uninstall the USB host controllers/USB Root Hubs and reboot so Windows reinstalls them. Check each USB Root Hub’s Power Management and uncheck “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.” Disable USB selective suspend in Power Options.
  • Watch Event Viewer (System) while copying; note any USB or disk errors (sources like USBSTOR/disk).
  • Clean the offending port with compressed air; inspect for bent pins or loose shielding. Avoid probing pins with metal tools.

Fixes and cautions: using the extension cable or a powered hub is a perfectly fine long‑term workaround. For a permanent repair, replace or re‑seat the front panel USB assembly or have the faulty port repaired/replaced (or use a rear port permanently). Don’t force connectors, and back up data before testing unstable hardware.

Context note: and ’s comments about the oddness of an extension “fix” are on point — it’s odd, but that oddness is the clue pointing to a marginal electrical/physical connection.

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Member Avatar for cguan_77

have you tried to scan for any malware or virus that particular system that doesn't allow you to copy?

Member Avatar for dileeka

internetdownload manger asks its serial number for registration .but idont know its number .how can i solve this problem

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internetdownload manger asks its serial number for registration .but idont know its number .how can i solve this prob

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internetdownload manger asks its serial number for registration .but idont know its number .how can i solve this prob

please start your own thread ,and explain you problem in full

Member Avatar for Killroy7777

I have done multiple scans with many different scanners. Nothing is found.

Member Avatar for candaceusa

FORMAT your USB first and scan for malware or virus attack. Also better if you FULL SCAN your pc too for malwares.

Member Avatar for Killroy7777

To everyone that has told me to scan, here is a little about myself. I am a local malware and computer technician. Or in other words, I have checked this pc many times for viruses. So that out of the way, they have been formated yet again several times. Well the iLogic has. Also, I found a work around; if I plug a USB extension cable in, then put my USB flash drive on it, it works.

Member Avatar for Bob_180_Bob

Hi,
Good to hear that you have a fix, no matter how illogical it is. I could understand if it was not working with the extension but it makes no sense that it is only working with the extension. If you are happy you can mark this thread as closed.

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To everyone that has told me to scan, here is a little about myself. I am a local malware and computer technician. Or in other words, I have checked this pc many times for viruses. So that out of the way,.

hi most of that you should have said in your fist post

Member Avatar for Bob_180_Bob

To everyone that has told me to scan, here is a little about myself. I am a local malware and computer technician.

Just as a matter of interest, what has "a local malware and computer technician" done to his own computer to be able to say that it is definitely clean of any malware?

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hi most of that you should have said in your fist post

should have said =first post =,sorry for the typo

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