Lost USB space after linux.


  1. Posts : 45
    windows 7
       #1

    Lost USB space after linux.


    Hello. I have a 8GB kingston and after having linux on it, I now only have 2 mb free. I formatted it but still only have 2 mb free. I went into Computer Management, but I cannot delete the 2mb partition, to gather together the unallocated space and format it.

    Please see the screenshot. The delete partition is greyed out. Any options out there so I can regain my 8GB?

    Thank you.
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  2. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #2
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  3. Posts : 1,519
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Mac OS X 10.10, Linux Mint 17, Windows 10 Pro TP
       #3

    Since Linux uses a different drive formatting from Windows you probably will need to either find someone with a Linux machine to reformat it/delete the partition on it or boot to a GPARTED [partitioning program] CD and try reformatting or repartitioning. Windows won't be involved when working from the CD. You could also download a version of Linux LiveCD or LiveDVD, create the disc from the .iso file using your burning program, boot to it and run Linux, it's only a little slower than running an installed version but can do most of the same things.
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  4. Posts : 7,055
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
       #4

    Try formatting your drive with HP USB Disk Storage format Tool v2.2.3 HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool Download - Softpedia

    Plugout all other USB drives except your problem 8GB pen drive. Right-click on the HPUSBDisk.exe and Run as administrator.

    Check your correct pen drive is shown, choose the File system, Clear the check mark against the Quick Format ( so that a Full format will be done) and Start.

    Let me know whether it resolved your problem.
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  5. Posts : 45
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    maxie said:
    It says I do not have permission

    jumanji said:
    Try formatting your drive with HP USB Disk Storage format Tool v2.2.3 HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool Download - Softpedia

    Plugout all other USB drives except your problem 8GB pen drive. Right-click on the HPUSBDisk.exe and Run as administrator.

    Check your correct pen drive is shown, choose the File system, Clear the check mark against the Quick Format ( so that a Full format will be done) and Start.

    Let me know whether it resolved your problem.
    Thanks, I think this is working
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  6. Posts : 7,055
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
       #6

    Messerschmitt said:
    ,,,,,,,
    jumanji said:
    Try formatting your drive with HP USB Disk Storage format Tool v2.2.3 HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool Download - Softpedia

    Plugout all other USB drives except your problem 8GB pen drive. Right-click on the HPUSBDisk.exe and Run as administrator.

    Check your correct pen drive is shown, choose the File system, Clear the check mark against the Quick Format ( so that a Full format will be done) and Start.

    Let me know whether it resolved your problem.
    Thanks, I think this is working
    Glad it worked (even though you may still be "think"ing ) .
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  7. Posts : 45
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #7

    It was still formatting in the process :)

    But yea, I managed to get it formatted. It sees now all 7.2GB. Cheers!
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  8. Posts : 7,055
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
       #8

    A foregone conclusion. Once it starts without spitting out an error message, it will complete the task.
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