also @ TechSpot: Updated Microsoft EULA prohibits class action lawsuits

TechSpot
Register now for a live online demo to see how the Office 365 suite of tools
- professional email, calendars, video conferencing, and file sharing -

Flash drive now showing "needs to be formatted"

Discussion in 'Software Apps' started by Great Heron, Feb 11, 2011.

  1. Great Heron Newcomer, in training

    I was sent a flash drive that contained files which I opened successfully yesterday. Today when I try to access the files, I get a notice that says the flach drive needs to be formatted. Will the files be removed from the drive if I proceed with formatting? Is there a way to get back to the files? Are they already erased? "Stumpee"
    Great Heron, Feb 11, 2011
    #1

  2. LookinAround TechSpot Chancellor

    DON'T format (or write anything to that flash drive) will modify/possibly overwrite anything left

    There are a couple freeware data recovery tools you can try. Checkout PC Inspector.

    Click the Help tab and note they give the 4 steps for it to attempt to find and recover any lost files still on that drive
    LookinAround, Feb 11, 2011
    #2