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Flash drive reformat.
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Nov 4, 2004, 04:03 AM
 
Hi there,
I am in need of a spot of advice.
I have a 15" PB running 10.3.5 and I think need to reformat my Netac 'DiskOnly' USB flash drive, would anyone know the procedure?
At the moment I cant get it to eject at all, even when using the usual methods; I have tried using disk utility to repair it - but to no avail, it still does not want to eject. The only way I have found to remove it 'safely' is to shut down comletely, which of course is a pain in the ***!
Thanks in advance for any help.
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Nov 4, 2004, 11:58 AM
 
I have formated all of my flash drives on PC since its been easier for me to do so and ensures compatibility. Do you have any other disk utility programs that you can use to scan your drive?
     
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Nov 4, 2004, 05:12 PM
 
Originally posted by SSharon:
I have formated all of my flash drives on PC since its been easier for me to do so and ensures compatibility. Do you have any other disk utility programs that you can use to scan your drive?
Hi SSharon,
Thanks for the information.
No, I do not have any other disk utility programs; I do not use PC (Windows), only Mac!
On the other hand, I am begining to think that it would be simpler to buy another flash drive .... after all, the one that is causing the problem is only 64mb and a couple of years old!
Nowadays, the cost of a replacement is not too heavy on the wallet .....!!
Thanks again for your help,
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