" Format disc" request when using 2gb mp3 player on xp

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jagerluvinliamo

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Hi,

I have a 2gb mp3 player , ok its actually a fake ipod shuffle but works the same as any typical small flash mp3 player (no need for i tunes, simply open the folder and cut and paste files)

It works fine on xp.
When i try and open it on my laptop (Vista) it says i need to format the disc.

Is there anyway getting around this, would formatting the disk on vista do anything? I am conscious aswell that given its an mp3 player that if If I format it that i will lose any software required for it to function as a player.

Any Ideas???
 

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jagerluvinliamo said:
Hi,

I have a 2gb mp3 player , ok its actually a fake ipod shuffle but works the same as any typical small flash mp3 player (no need for i tunes, simply open the folder and cut and paste files)

It works fine on xp.
When i try and open it on my laptop (Vista) it says i need to format the disc.

Is there anyway getting around this, would formatting the disk on vista do anything? I am conscious aswell that given its an mp3 player that if If I format it that i will lose any software required for it to function as a player.

Any Ideas???
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It's possible that the flash drive is losing integrity, and may eventually fail. That's the worst case scenario.

Or, the internal file system (very likely FAT32) is becomming corrupted. Question - Whether with XP or Vista, are you using the "Safely remove hardware" icon before removing the flash drive/mp3 player from the usb port? I ask because I've seen far too many people in my line of work who have trashed their flash drives by just pulling the drive out...
 

My Computer

System One

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    AMD Phenom 9600 Quad
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    ASUS MB-M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi
    Memory
    2 x A-Data 2GB DDR2-800
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ATI Radeon HD 2400PRO
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SAHARA 21"
    Screen Resolution
    1600x1200
    Hard Drives
    2 x 80GB Seagate (I)
    2 x 120GB Seagate (I/S)
    2 x 200GB Seagate (I/S)
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    PSU
    800W
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    Cooling
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    Genius
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jagerluvinliamo said:
Thanks, but this problem has occurred from day one. Is there any way that it can be read the same way as it is on xp.
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Seeing as it works ok on XP, try plugging it into an available XP rig, then copy all the music files to a temporary location on your hard disk.

Perform a full CHKDSK on the drive. If CHKDSK reports any errors, repair them, then try the drive in Vista again.

If you then still have a problem with it in Vista, then have you looked to the manufacturer for a driver update to make it work properly in Vista?


If it STILL does not work, insert the flash drive back into the XP box, and format from there. I can't be 100% certain, but you'll likely need to use the FAT file system. Consult with the device manual/manufacturer for details. This is a last resort option, which may or may not render it unusable even in XP, so use caution!
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    AMD Phenom 9600 Quad
    Motherboard
    ASUS MB-M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi
    Memory
    2 x A-Data 2GB DDR2-800
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ATI Radeon HD 2400PRO
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SAHARA 21"
    Screen Resolution
    1600x1200
    Hard Drives
    2 x 80GB Seagate (I)
    2 x 120GB Seagate (I/S)
    2 x 200GB Seagate (I/S)
    2 x 250GB Seagate (I/S)
    PSU
    800W
    Case
    Thermaltake Tai-Chi
    Cooling
    Tai-Chi Water Cooler
    Keyboard
    Genius
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    384kbps
    Other Info
    Currently dual booting between Vista x64 Ultimate Windows 7 BETA x64
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