For some reason, my vista computer will no longer support my memorex flash drive. I tried it in my friend's computer--she has XP--and it works but, when I tried it in the Vista computers all in my household, it won't even open. The light blinks and that's it...I can't get to my files and I really need them right now...
Can someone please help me? I really need to get to those files >..<
SOURCE: memorex 160gb external hd
Hi and welcome to FixYa,
Sorry to be bringing you the bad news, but chances are, the Memorex is a goner. You could still of course try removing the actual/internal hard drive, connect it to an IDE/SATA to USB adapter and see if that in turn would be recognized by any of the computers. If yes, then it is the electronic/data interface of the Memorex that is defective. If likewise not also, then the actual hard drive is faulty. If the hard drive still spins and makes no mechanical noises, there is a slim chance that the contents could be recovered using file recovery software such as GetDataBack.
Good luck and Thank you for using FixYa.
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I have a USB hard drive, and I have noticed that on some systems the current Draw on the USB port is too high for systems with unpowered / Low power USB ports, and therefore it doesn't work for that system,
this issue can be bypassed by using a "powered" USB hub
SOURCE: similar problem - no longer blue light for memorex traveldrive
I devised these simple steps that tend to remedy quite a few issues with most portable / external hard drives (though not always)
A few things to check but assumes USB and Windows for other interfaces / operating systems similar steps may be adapted to suit.
1. Ensure it is connected directly to the computer to a USB 2.0 port not a USB 1.0 port as this can have effects on performance and reliability
2. Use only the cables that came with it NOT one that fits that may have been lying around or is longer. Not all USB cables are equal even though they should be)
3. Do not connect through an external USB HUB unless that hub is USB 2.0 AND has its own power supply.
4. Use ONLY the power supply that came with it if it has an external power supply
Don’t use any other unless you know it has both the same voltage and current rating e.g. 12V 500mA anything rated below that would not work properly.
5. Always use the same port for connecting your devices. Some devices do not like being switched about. If switched they may want to install software / drivers again.
If you checked and fixed anything there and still have issues carry on reading.
Go to your control panel and then administrative tools, select Computer Management.
Now select Disk Management and expand the window.
Your drive should be listed here, if not then you need to check your computer hardware has not got any issues before proceeding.
If your drive is listed and says healthy then right click on it an select Properties, click Tools and then Error Checking, Check now, tick the two boxes and then Start.
This will attempt to fix most minor / common errors on the drive. It may also ask you to restart which is fine. Allow it to finish its work or you could corrupt the drive. If all went well you should be able to use it normally again.
If you drive was listed but did NOT say healthy then right click and select Format. Choose NTFS as the file system and do not tick any boxes you do NOT want quick format. Again start and let it do its thing. When it is done restart your computer and you should be good to go.
If you still have problems with the drive you might want to look at other areas.
SOURCE: my memorex flash drive lights up briefly then stops.
Hi Freddie,
If the USB drive isn't showing up in my computer, you have one of three problems. One, the driver is messed up. Try the drive on a different computer, if it works there the driver is messed up on your computer, we can fix that. Two the circuit board in the USB drive is corrupted/damaged and you need to have the drive transfered to a new enclosure, normally simple but as this is a 1" Hard drive you may need a specialty shop to do the work. Three, the drive itself is damaged, you will definitely need help from a pro trying to recover the data assuming it's worth the expense.
Try the drive on a different computer and report back with the results, if it works there I'll step you through repairing the driver issue, if it doesn't work there let me know and if you need the data off the drive and require a pro reply back with your Country, State and City, I'll pass along a recommendation or two.
Hope this helps FixYa,
Chris
SOURCE: Computer Not Detecting External Hard Drive
Try a new cable this may work if not it sounds like the HDD has failed you can try placing the drive in a zip lock bag and but it in the fridge overnight then try again if this fails then its U/S.
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