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| Thread ID: 60190 | 2005-07-25 10:40:00 | USB2 Pendrive - time to throw it away?? | LucyL (2867) | Press F1 |
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| 375216 | 2005-07-25 10:40:00 | The problem is that every so often windows "looses" the drive then finds it again - showing contents in new window. Occassionally the whole thing goes berserk and the computer is "ding donging" like crazy as if the drive is being turned on and off over and over. It's not the ports on my computer because it happens on various other computers as well as mine, so it must be the drive itself. Is there anything I can do to fix this or is it shot? :groan: Lucy |
LucyL (2867) | ||
| 375217 | 2005-07-25 10:43:00 | Probably shot - it's not worth fixing, so you'd probably be better off to get a new one. 128mb ones are less than $30 now... | somebody (208) | ||
| 375218 | 2005-07-25 10:54:00 | are you using the USB 2 stick on a USB 1 port? For some reason on my current computer which has both USB 1 (via card reader) AND USB 2 ports via MBoard. I find that if I used the USB 1 port and plug my Flash Stick which is rated USB 2 into it, it will do what you have specified. i.e It goes wonky Its now plugged into a USB 2 port located at the back of my comp via a USB 2 extension cable and there are no problems. :2cents: |
bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 375219 | 2005-07-25 11:23:00 | have you tried to fully wipe all the contents of your pendrive? | Prescott (11) | ||
| 375220 | 2005-07-26 04:47:00 | Thanks Prescott - yes I had tried formatting but didn't make any difference . bob_doe_nz thanks for your info . The drive is usb2 (256mb) and I had noticed it was worse when used on a usb1 port . My computer has usb2 ports but the extension cable I use is probably usb1 - didn't even think about extension cable as usb1 and 2 . Will look at updating extension cable or using front usb port without an extension - computer on floor under desk which makes it awkward hence the extension cable . Thanks for your help Lucy |
LucyL (2867) | ||
| 375221 | 2005-07-26 04:51:00 | try the drive/cable on another pc before you chuck it out just in case it's soem fault on yoru pc ? | drcspy (146) | ||
| 375222 | 2005-07-26 05:00:00 | thanks drcspy, yes I have tried it in several computers and have had same intermittent problems on all . Think that bob_doe_nz came up with the answer - the extension cable must be usb1 . Have plugged it directly into front port and so far haven't had any problems . Will get another usb2 extension cable to save diving under the desk all the time . :waughh: cheers Lucy |
LucyL (2867) | ||
| 375223 | 2005-07-26 05:03:00 | Or get a USB 2 hub, then you'll have a few extra USB 2 ports. | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 375224 | 2005-07-26 05:08:00 | My computer has usb2 ports but the extension cable I use is probably usb1 - didn't even think about extension cable as usb1 and 2. Will look at updating extension cable or using front usb port without an extension - computer on floor under desk which makes it awkward hence the extension cable. Does your USB 2 Stick come with a cable? Use that if you can as that is usually rated at USB2. Also plug the extension cable from the USB ports at the back as the front ports usually are USB1. drcspy: The problem may not surface on other computers. I had an older computer which only had USB1 ports and the problem never surfaced. DOH! too late |
bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 375225 | 2005-07-26 05:11:00 | If you're using the same cable on all these PCs when you get the fault, it may be that there is a fault in the cable like a broken wire if you bend it. There is a Spec for USB2 cables but many older USB1 cables would meet it. | PaulD (232) | ||
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