I use a cruzer 4GB to go between my Mac & my work PC. Now, on windows, it says I have a possible worm virus. When connected to my Mac - there is no virus. Something to do with something called "autorun.inf". Did I delete some file needed for Windows?

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Sandisk 4GB flash drive is empty, but only shows 51.8 MB of space left. How do I reformat, or restore the 4GB of space. The drive is a 2007 - if that matters. ** I am a MAC User.

This is a known issue with mac. If you have a windows based pc, plug the usb there and delete all the files. You will be surprised to see that there are remnant files in there from mac.

Nov 28, 2010 • SanDisk Cruzer Micro 4GB USB 2.0 Flash...

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Flash drive cannot format

Virus inside your Flash drive unable windows format your FD. tried in to other PC

Nov 03, 2010 • SanDisk Cruzer Micro 4GB USB 2.0 Flash...

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What is symantec antivirus??????????

Symantec/Norton AntiVirus (SAV for Windows, NAV for Mac OS X) is a virus protection program distributed by the Symantec Corporation, offering effective protection features, including infected file quarantine, online virus protection updates, and an automatic scheduler. SAV/NAV is designed to start running as soon as your computer's operating system starts. It runs in the background, checking all vulnerable files for possible infection by malevolent programs called viruses and worms. SAV/NAV does this by looking for the identifying signatures of these worms and viruses and comparing them to known viruses for which it has files. When it detects an infected file, it notifies you and manages the infection according to your preferences.

Aug 29, 2010 • Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine

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When I plug in my Sandisk Cruzer 4GB USB it says format it, when i try it says windows can not finish formatting. What shall I do?

Your Sandisk Cruzer 4GB USB can no longer be formatted. It is damaged or corrupted by virus. The only thing you can do is change it.

Oct 14, 2009 • SanDisk 2GB Cruzer Micro SDCZ62048A10 Hard...

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My 4gb sandisk cruzer micro cant be formatted help pls

connect your flash drive to pc then goto mycomuter right click on it goto manage the window appers then go to disk management their are showing your hardisk and cd rom & flash drive connected with your computer then right click on your pendrive then formate it using formate option

Oct 01, 2009 • SanDisk 2GB Cruzer Micro SDCZ62048A10 Hard...

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SanDisk Cruzer 4GB Micro - not recognized by computer

Well I have the same problem as Mark. I once couldnt eject my PC properly from my office PC & after that my SanDisk Cruzer micro 2GB pen drive is not recognised in any other PC. But I have tried other USB's they open & work perfectly. And I cant again insert my USB in my od\ffice PC cause they have blocked all the USB's... :(

Please help me urgently... I really need to uyse my pen drive urgently....

Jul 01, 2009 • SanDisk Cruzer Micro 4GB USB 2.0 Flash...

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My flash drive wont do anything when i plug it to my computer.

I devised these simple steps that tend to remedy quite a few issues with most USB portable / external hard drives and OTHER devices (though not always)

A few things to check but assumes USB and Windows for other interfaces / operating systems (mac/ Linux) similar steps may be adapted to suit.

1. Ensure it is connected directly to the computer to a USB 2.0 port not a USB 1.0 port as this can have effects on performance and reliability

2. Use only the cables that came with it NOT one that fits that may have been lying around or is longer. Not all USB cables are equal even though they should be)

3. Do not connect through an external USB HUB unless that hub is USB 2.0 AND has its own power supply.

4. Use ONLY the power supply that came with it if it has an external power supply Don’t use any other unless you know it has both the same voltage and current rating e.g. 12V 500mA anything rated below that would not work properly.

5. Always use the same port for connecting your devices. Some devices do not like being switched about. If switched they may want to install software / drivers again. This can be especially true if you move a HUB to another port

If you checked and fixed anything there and still have issues then check your hardware from CONTROL PANEL / SYSTEM / HARDWARE.
Any exclamation marks by hardware need fixing before you investigate any further

USB flash drives can fail for no apparent reason.
Sandisk Cruzers are especially bad for this.

USB hard drives should be treated with extreme care.
This is a real hard drive ! and knocks and bumps can quite literally kill them.

It is possible to remove drives from the enclosures in most cases and connect directly inside a PC to fully check it.

Note that if you hear a drive clicking or pinging this could be the worst thing you would hear.
Known as "The Click Of Death"

If none of the above steps help look at updating the drivers from the manufacturers web site in the support section.
　
　
　

May 28, 2009 • SanDisk Cruzer Micro 4GB USB 2.0 Flash...

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How to use flash drive

Cruzer Micro is an USB external memory where you can store files.
It is automatically detected and installed on all Windows OS from Windows 2000 onward, same on Mac OS and recent Linux versions.
All you have to do is plugging the device into USB.
After the flash drive had been automatically installed , it will be displayed under Computer as an external disk.
You can copy and transfer files using Cut, Copy and Paste functions, or Send to function in windows, or the file manager, depending on the OS used.
In Windows, before unplugging the memory from USB , it is better to turn off the computer or use the 'safely remove USB' function located near to the clock, on the lower right hand corner.

Read also the documents below:

Introducing the Cruzer Micro

Find Answers || BeCompliant Corporation

How to Use Sandisk Cruzer Flash Drive

May 15, 2009 • SanDisk Cruzer Micro 4GB USB 2.0 Flash...

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Cruzer micro 4GB can't be accessed

http://files.filefront.com/LLFsetup2361181exe/;7310930;/fileinfo.html

This software will low level format your drive back to factory settings.Just like when you first got it. If your machine racognizes the drive but you get an I/O error this is the fix. GOOD LUCK !

May 24, 2008 • SanDisk 2GB Cruzer Micro SDCZ62048A10 Hard...

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SanDisk 1GB Cruzer Micro with U3/ Can't view files

Which antivirus are u using? U should update it. or Try with Norton or MCaffe antivirus.
other wise u can search for any hidden files exists in the drive. For this goto Tools then FolderOptions then View then check Show hidden files and folers and Search the virus name by using Start\search options

Dec 02, 2007 • SanDisk 1GB Cruzer Titanium USB Flash...

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I believe that Windows is having an issue with the information in the autorun.inf file.

The entire sequence is initiated when the "disk change notifcation" polling discovers a new disk in the CD or DVD ROM drive. Then, if the "Auto insert notification" feature is enabled (it is by default), Windows checks in the new disk's root directory for the existence of an "autorun.inf" file. If found, Windows then reads and follows the specific instructions this file defines. If no autorun.inf file is found, then Windows refers to the new disk by its serial number and executes the default actions associated with the (data or audio) content on the disk.

My suggestion would be to delete the autorun.inf file as it is not needed.

Testimonial: "I will try to find the autorun.inf file."

Anonymous Aug 14, 2009

Autorun.inf is a Microsoft file, so I would run a search using Windows to look for that file on the Cruzer. If it's not there, I would run a virus scan and include the Cruzer for safety sake.

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