USB Stick Pain

Sean C · 09-08-18, 09:04 PM

This can sometimes be caused by not "ejecting" the stick before removing it from the computer. Probably best to wait for the "device can safely be removed" message.

Skybird · 09-09-18, 04:20 AM

Seen it myself, have been there. Reformatting did not solve it. On the other hand, the stick until today works reliable. It is a Transcend Jetflash.

Don't worry, and make it a habit to replace a USB stick after 5-6 years anyway. I just have lost one that was a backup storage and has not been touched since 4 years. Also, a Transcend Jetflash. I mean, this is a trusted model. I have many of them with 32 and 16 GB.

For important longtime storage,a HD is better than a stick anyway. Even if the electronics break, specialists could maybe save data from it in their lab. From a broken stick you can save nothing.

Reece · 09-09-18, 07:40 AM

Trouble is losing 16Gb of data on one of dozens of sticks isn't so bad but losing a 1Tb drive for example would be a disaster!!

Eichhörnchen · 09-09-18, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Nathaniel B.

This can sometimes be caused by not "ejecting" the stick before removing it from the computer. Probably best to wait for the "device can safely be removed" message.

Yes I agree with Nathaniel; I've usually only experienced this after not going through the "Safely remove" process with a stick

09-08-18, 09:04 PM	#1
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09-09-18, 04:20 AM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,685 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Seen it myself, have been there. Reformatting did not solve it. On the other hand, the stick until today works reliable. It is a Transcend Jetflash. Don't worry, and make it a habit to replace a USB stick after 5-6 years anyway. I just have lost one that was a backup storage and has not been touched since 4 years. Also, a Transcend Jetflash. I mean, this is a trusted model. I have many of them with 32 and 16 GB. For important longtime storage,a HD is better than a stick anyway. Even if the electronics break, specialists could maybe save data from it in their lab. From a broken stick you can save nothing. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

09-09-18, 07:40 AM	#3
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 32,878 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Trouble is losing 16Gb of data on one of dozens of sticks isn't so bad but losing a 1Tb drive for example would be a disaster!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*