Empres USB Flash Drive

[lwhalo]

I have had this 4GB drive for a few months, but when I try to install it on various PC's (XP and Vista), I get an error that says "Hardware could not be installed" . Are there any tools out there that would help recover the data somehow even though I can't see it as a drive?
Thanks..

 

[wahnula]

Here's an interesting read, if you're familiar with Linux:

http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/8366

There are lots of data recovery applications, like GetDataBack or RecoverData but they all cost $$$. I did have luck recovering files from a corrupted Memory Stick with Davory which was free at the time.

Some of these programs offer trial versions that show you what they can & can't recover. Best of luck.

Tony

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[Lemon13]

nope, as long u dont see it in the bios/os there is no chance to retrive the data.
what error code do u get in device manager?

 

[stduc]

Which card reader are you using? Older card readers have a 2 or 3GB limit.
I suggest you check your card reader can support larger cards. I had a similar problem, solved by getting a bytestor reader.


[navy]When I married "Miss Right" I didn't realise her first name was 'always'. LOL[/navy]

 

[wahnula]

stduc,

It's a USB flash drive, in the title of the post...

Tony

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[stduc]

Oops - sorry CRAFT moment + it's Sunday.

If it shows up at all as a drive even without a drive letter in Computer Management then something like "GetDataBack" might work? - Otherwise I don't know.

[navy]When I married "Miss Right" I didn't realise her first name was 'always'. LOL[/navy]