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can't format lexar flash drive
This is a Lexar s45 32g flash with encryptalite. I think it has gotten corrupted. When I plug it in, it asks to scan and fix(recommended), which I do, it stalls, and says it can't complete the task. I have tried to format in disk man, but it won't do it. I have deleted suspicious new folders, none of which are in the encrypted folder, and they are in the trash. When I reload the drive and open it, the files are still there! It refuses to permanently delete a non-encrypted file. I have tried to repair by error check and by chkdsk, neither can complete the task. Periodically, during use, the disk appears empty, but recovers when I remove and reinsert, displaying all files. I am afraid to use as is, for fear that eventually any new files will be permanently inaccessible. Lexar tech support says there is no software they provide to reformat or wipe the disk--hard to believe. If I return it , they will have access to my files. What to do?