Used USB 2GB stopped prematurely now nee...

May 21, 2008

- you can also try file recovery softwares from here, here or here.

Incidentally, if you are using a Mac, pls try here.

May 22, 2008

- Hi again,

have you tried Ajkill's suggestion of trying it in another PC?

May 23, 2008

- Hi again Jaymie78,

Let's recap:
1. you have a flashdrive that became unformatted;
2. being so it is now RAW and therefore CHKDSK will not work;
3. you have tried several file recovery program (including GetDataBack?) and none worked; and
4. you have tried the same flashdrive on other PCs and likewise cannot be accessed.

From all appearances, the flashdrive is a goner (and unfortunately so are the files). Worst case scenario, you can try:
a. Format the flashdrive. Of course the files will be erased but technically they are no longer there in the first place hence a recovery cannot be performed, and then immediately thereafter;
b. do file recovery using bestdarngood's posted software or those that I have posted specially GetDataBack.

Rationale: There is nothing to loose as they are already lost. By formatting, you are making the flashdrive readable. Using the file recovery software, there is still a chance that some of the files would be recovered even if the drive has been formatted. Of course this is at best a 50-50 chance since other than this (based on your post that none of the file recovery software works), nothing works.

May 22, 2008

- For CHKDSK

You need UAC enabled and admin privileges, then go to Start>Run>Cmd

Then type "chkdsk" for need help, use the "chkdsk /?" (without quotes) for info.

you can also go to my computer, right click on the drive, click properties, click on the Tools tab and then click Check Now

May 22, 2008

- Follow the instructions at the first link
http://www.z-a-recovery.com/unformat-tutorial.htm
and download the program at the second link
http://www.z-a-recovery.com/download.htm

This should recover the data when the CHKDSK has this error message

Let me know how it goes

May 24, 2008

- Were you able to fix this, if so then please give me some feedback by rating my solution. If you need any more help, I would be glad to assist you, just ask.

thanks and Have a Great Day!

May 21, 2008

- or try the Benimur solution.

May 21, 2008

- Windows runs Chkdsk to make sure that there was no file resulting errors. This can turn stray pieces of files, or lost clusters, into file fragments for your review.

May 22, 2008

- Hi there again,

Here's HOW to do CHKDSK @ VIsta

Let us know.

Thank you

May 23, 2008

- -or- try this software Active File Recovery 7.3 Build 101