[SOLVED] Flash Drive/ Hard Drive Help

[Human5]

Hello, I have a Toshiba 4GB flash drive, and it is empty. When I go to properties, it says that 550MB is being used on the flash drive. I checked for hidden files, and it is completely empty. Can anybody explain why?

[Zhuanyong]

The first suggestion that came to mind was that you may be working with a defective product. Maybe the link below can give you some suggestions as to what the error is:

Toshiba Flash Drive Problems

Either that or one of the more knowledgable tech people around here can give you a hand.

[Human5]

The first suggestion that came to mind was that you may be working with a defective product. Maybe the link below can give you some suggestions as to what the error is:

Toshiba Flash Drive Problems

Either that or one of the more knowledgable tech people around here can give you a hand.

The flash drive isn't new, and I just discovered this today, so it can't be a defection. I'll try testing again some other day, just in case it is my computer's problem.

[James]

Are there deleted contents in your Recycle Bin?

Which is to say, does emptying your Recycle Bin recover the missing space?

[Human5]

Which is to say, does emptying your Recycle Bin recover the missing space?

No, it does not.

[GanNing77]

If it is empty, I'd start by doing a true format to see if that makes any difference.

[Human5]

If it is empty, I'd start by doing a true format to see if that makes any difference.

It worked! After formatting the drive, it went from 550 MB used to 16 kb used!! Thanks!

[GanNing77]

Great news. You're welcome.