8gb Flash Drive corrupted?

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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?
 
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
 
Oh, forgot to say that for some reason clicking 'format' won't do anything at all.
 
Also, attempting a format on CMD results in absolutely nothing happening either...
 
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.
 
flash drives are volatile and by nature are fragile. If you have a flaky drive - replace it.
 

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