8gb Flash Drive corrupted?

[DangerDan]

I have a Freecom 8gb flash drive that i've been using for a while with no hassle. Lately though, it's become impossible to access the files on the drive and sometimes when i plug it in Windows prompts me to fix it. I do all the steps and all the variations of that and it eventually lets me into the drive, but a click or highlight of the documents results in Windows not responding and a necessary CAD.

I'm not in the least bit bothered about saving the files on the drive, but i would like to use the thing again. Is it saveable?

 

[wii-ste]

if you don't mind losing the files, you could do a format. this will wipe everything from the drive.

open My Computer, Right-Click the drive and select Format

 

[DangerDan]

Oh, forgot to say that for some reason clicking 'format' won't do anything at all.

 

[DangerDan]

Also, attempting a format on CMD results in absolutely nothing happening either...

 

[xehqter]

Flash drives are cheap, why risk your data by salvaging the drive.

 

[DangerDan]

The data on it is just TV shows and music, all stuff that's easily replaceable. I just would rather not buy a new one.

 

[Tedster]

flash drives are volatile and by nature are fragile. If you have a flaky drive - replace it.