Cannot format usb flash drive

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  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7
       #21

    Hi Brink
    I tried what you said and i got an error saying that the volume size is too small. I then followed the info in the link you left and still got the same error.
    I also tried formatting using ntfs like karlsnooks suggested still same error.
    Any ideas?
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  2. Posts : 826
    Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit SP1
       #22

    One of my flash drives write protected itself and it didn't even have a write protect switch. The thing refused to format under all circumstances. I did do a lot of Google searching and most places said that the flash drive was now useless. I ended up getting rid of it.

    Anyway, can you still add files to the flash drive? Or not?

    I hope that your USB starts working normally again :)
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  3. Posts : 68
    windows7 home premium
       #23

    i have also encountering similar problem,,,, i have got a usb drive of 4 gb. I was encountering a few problems in it and finally i have formatted it in the safe mode. and from then it is writing that windows need to format the drive when it is inserted and then on formatting it writes format unsuccessful.
    on doing it wiith command prompt result is as shown in attachment


    @fayla
    it is writing that it needs to be formatted before things can be written on it....
    and format remains unsucessful
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  4. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
       #24

    this is what am seeing after doing what u r said in disk part window


    Code:
     
    Microsoft DiskPart version 6.1.7601
    Copyright (C) 1999-2008 Microsoft Corporation.
    On computer: XXX-PC
     
    DISKPART> LIST DISK
     
    Disk ### Status Size Free Dyn Gpt
    -------- ------------- ------- ------- --- ---
    Disk 0 Online 298 GB 2048 KB
    Disk 1 Online 8 MB 0 B
     
    DISKPART> DISK 1
     
    Microsoft DiskPart version 6.1.7601
     
    ACTIVE - Mark the selected partition as active.
    ADD - Add a mirror to a simple volume.
    ASSIGN - Assign a drive letter or mount point to the selected volume.
    ATTRIBUTES - Manipulate volume or disk attributes.
    ATTACH - Attaches a virtual disk file.
    AUTOMOUNT - Enable and disable automatic mounting of basic volumes.
    BREAK - Break a mirror set.
    CLEAN - Clear the configuration information, or all information, off the
    disk.
    COMPACT - Attempts to reduce the physical size of the file.
    CONVERT - Convert between different disk formats.
    CREATE - Create a volume, partition or virtual disk.
    DELETE - Delete an object.
    DETAIL - Provide details about an object.
    DETACH - Detaches a virtual disk file.
    EXIT - Exit DiskPart.
    EXTEND - Extend a volume.
    EXPAND - Expands the maximum size available on a virtual disk.
    FILESYSTEMS - Display current and supported file systems on the volume.
    FORMAT - Format the volume or partition.
    GPT - Assign attributes to the selected GPT partition.
    HELP - Display a list of commands.
    IMPORT - Import a disk group.
    INACTIVE - Mark the selected partition as inactive.
    LIST - Display a list of objects.
    MERGE - Merges a child disk with its parents.
    ONLINE - Online an object that is currently marked as offline.
    OFFLINE - Offline an object that is currently marked as online.
    RECOVER - Refreshes the state of all disks in the selected pack.
    Attempts recovery on disks in the invalid pack, and
    resynchronizes mirrored volumes and RAID5 volumes
    that have stale plex or parity data.
    REM - Does nothing. This is used to comment scripts.
    REMOVE - Remove a drive letter or mount point assignment.
    REPAIR - Repair a RAID-5 volume with a failed member.
    RESCAN - Rescan the computer looking for disks and volumes.
    RETAIN - Place a retained partition under a simple volume.
    SAN - Display or set the SAN policy for the currently booted OS.
    SELECT - Shift the focus to an object.
    SETID - Change the partition type.
    SHRINK - Reduce the size of the selected volume.
    UNIQUEID - Displays or sets the GUID partition table (GPT) identifier or
    master boot record (MBR) signature of a disk.
     
    DISKPART> CLEAN
     
    There is no disk selected.
    Please select a disk and try again.
    so what shoulde i do
    Last edited by Brink; 13 Aug 2011 at 20:51. Reason: code box
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  5. Posts : 71,975
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #25

    Hello Anooos, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    The tutorial below can help show you step by step on how to use the "clean" command for your disk 1.

    Disk - Clean and Clean All with Diskpart Command
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  6. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
       #26

    i did what u said but no proceed


    Code:
     
    Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
    Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
     
    C:\Windows\system32>diskpart
     
    Microsoft DiskPart version 6.1.7601
    Copyright (C) 1999-2008 Microsoft Corporation.
    On computer: XXX-PC
     
    DISKPART> list disk
     
    Disk ### Status Size Free Dyn Gpt
    -------- ------------- ------- ------- --- ---
    Disk 0 Online 298 GB 2048 KB
    Disk 1 Online 8 MB 0 B
     
    DISKPART> disk 1
     
    Microsoft DiskPart version 6.1.7601
     
    ACTIVE - Mark the selected partition as active.
    ADD - Add a mirror to a simple volume.
    ASSIGN - Assign a drive letter or mount point to the selected volume.
    ATTRIBUTES - Manipulate volume or disk attributes.
    ATTACH - Attaches a virtual disk file.
    AUTOMOUNT - Enable and disable automatic mounting of basic volumes.
    BREAK - Break a mirror set.
    CLEAN - Clear the configuration information, or all information, off the
    disk.
    COMPACT - Attempts to reduce the physical size of the file.
    CONVERT - Convert between different disk formats.
    CREATE - Create a volume, partition or virtual disk.
    DELETE - Delete an object.
    DETAIL - Provide details about an object.
    DETACH - Detaches a virtual disk file.
    EXIT - Exit DiskPart.
    EXTEND - Extend a volume.
    EXPAND - Expands the maximum size available on a virtual disk.
    FILESYSTEMS - Display current and supported file systems on the volume.
    FORMAT - Format the volume or partition.
    GPT - Assign attributes to the selected GPT partition.
    HELP - Display a list of commands.
    IMPORT - Import a disk group.
    INACTIVE - Mark the selected partition as inactive.
    LIST - Display a list of objects.
    MERGE - Merges a child disk with its parents.
    ONLINE - Online an object that is currently marked as offline.
    OFFLINE - Offline an object that is currently marked as online.
    RECOVER - Refreshes the state of all disks in the selected pack.
    Attempts recovery on disks in the invalid pack, and
    resynchronizes mirrored volumes and RAID5 volumes
    that have stale plex or parity data.
    REM - Does nothing. This is used to comment scripts.
    REMOVE - Remove a drive letter or mount point assignment.
    REPAIR - Repair a RAID-5 volume with a failed member.
    RESCAN - Rescan the computer looking for disks and volumes.
    RETAIN - Place a retained partition under a simple volume.
    SAN - Display or set the SAN policy for the currently booted OS.
    SELECT - Shift the focus to an object.
    SETID - Change the partition type.
    SHRINK - Reduce the size of the selected volume.
    UNIQUEID - Displays or sets the GUID partition table (GPT) identifier or
    master boot record (MBR) signature of a disk.
     
    DISKPART> clean
     
    There is no disk selected.
    Please select a disk and try again.
     
    DISKPART> disk 1
     
    Microsoft DiskPart version 6.1.7601
     
    ACTIVE - Mark the selected partition as active.
    ADD - Add a mirror to a simple volume.
    ASSIGN - Assign a drive letter or mount point to the selected volume.
    ATTRIBUTES - Manipulate volume or disk attributes.
    ATTACH - Attaches a virtual disk file.
    AUTOMOUNT - Enable and disable automatic mounting of basic volumes.
    BREAK - Break a mirror set.
    CLEAN - Clear the configuration information, or all information, off the
    disk.
    COMPACT - Attempts to reduce the physical size of the file.
    CONVERT - Convert between different disk formats.
    CREATE - Create a volume, partition or virtual disk.
    DELETE - Delete an object.
    DETAIL - Provide details about an object.
    DETACH - Detaches a virtual disk file.
    EXIT - Exit DiskPart.
    EXTEND - Extend a volume.
    EXPAND - Expands the maximum size available on a virtual disk.
    FILESYSTEMS - Display current and supported file systems on the volume.
    FORMAT - Format the volume or partition.
    GPT - Assign attributes to the selected GPT partition.
    HELP - Display a list of commands.
    IMPORT - Import a disk group.
    INACTIVE - Mark the selected partition as inactive.
    LIST - Display a list of objects.
    MERGE - Merges a child disk with its parents.
    ONLINE - Online an object that is currently marked as offline.
    OFFLINE - Offline an object that is currently marked as online.
    RECOVER - Refreshes the state of all disks in the selected pack.
    Attempts recovery on disks in the invalid pack, and
    resynchronizes mirrored volumes and RAID5 volumes
    that have stale plex or parity data.
    REM - Does nothing. This is used to comment scripts.
    REMOVE - Remove a drive letter or mount point assignment.
    REPAIR - Repair a RAID-5 volume with a failed member.
    RESCAN - Rescan the computer looking for disks and volumes.
    RETAIN - Place a retained partition under a simple volume.
    SAN - Display or set the SAN policy for the currently booted OS.
    SELECT - Shift the focus to an object.
    SETID - Change the partition type.
    SHRINK - Reduce the size of the selected volume.
    UNIQUEID - Displays or sets the GUID partition table (GPT) identifier or
    master boot record (MBR) signature of a disk.
     
    DISKPART> CLEAN
     
    There is no disk selected.
    Please select a disk and try again.
     
    DISKPART>
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  7. Posts : 71,975
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #27

    You had mistyped a command in step 5 of the tutorial.

    You needed to type select disk 1 instead of just disk 1. :)
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  8. Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #28

    I had the same problem with my Patriot flash memory & Kingmax flash memory in win7 x64. I checked their manufacturer's website and downloaded format tools that were provided for them. they format the device without any problem.
    Last edited by golesorkh; 24 Sep 2011 at 12:55.
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  9. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate x32
       #29

    Use GParted LiveDC


    golesorkh said:
    I had the same problem with my Patriot flash memory & Kingmax flash memory in win7 x64. I checked their manufacturer's website and downloaded format tools that were provided for them. they format the device without any problem.
    Use GParted LiveCD. Download it burn it to cd. Reboot machine Pick default in start up menu. pick leave keymap alone. pick 33 for language choice. pick 0 for video choice. Then choose Devices and then your particular flashdrive. Delete the partitions. Pick NEW and reformat it. Done!
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  10. Posts : 1
    windows 7 ultimate x86
       #30

    hii..
    Cimage...

    i have the same problem with my pendrive...
    --my problem was started because i try to make my pendrive bootable using cmd..
    and i do this..
    1. Plug in your USB Flash Drive
    2. Open a command prompt as administrator (Right click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt and select “Run as administrator”
    3. Find the drive number of your USB Drive by typing the following into the Command Prompt window:
    diskpart
    list disk
    The number of your USB drive will listed. You’ll need this for the next step. I’ll assume that the USB flash drive is disk 1.
    4. Format the drive by typing the next instructions into the same window. Replace the number “1” with the number of your disk below.
    select disk 1
    clean
    ...
    i don't complete process.. that affect my pendrive..

    then i go to google and search about this problem..
    then i check in forum i got this page where you post, about tour problem..
    then i got this link..
    Disk - Clean and Clean All with Diskpart Command
    then i go to this link..
    then open this pic..


    here in this usb is shown blue.. that is healthy..
    but mine was unallocated space.. and black coloured..
    then i right click on that.. and there i found FORMAT drive..
    i do this.. and i entered in wizard.. of making new volume.. wizard give it name O means is O drive..
    then i go to next next.. and wizadr make a new volume of all space..
    now my pendrive is healthy...
    that's how i concour this problem...
    i wish this experience may help some other people...
    thanks...
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