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Reformatting my memory card

I formatted my Sony PS2 8MB Memory Card using Datel ActionReplay MAX Evo V1.361 Plus Edition. When I tried to access it from my PS2 Browser, it said,"There is no data" although I already inserted the memory card without any cd nor dvd in the disk drive. How can I fix this?

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    Anonymous Informant Nov 08, 2009

    I didn't know I can do that. So, how can I do that?

  • Anonymous Informant
    Anonymous Informant Nov 08, 2009

    I just need to recover my memory card.

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    Why was the reason that you didn't use the PS2 to format the memory card in the first place?

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Okay, Formatting anything erases all data from the device itself. You might try to purchase a software that can return it to it's state prior to formatting, but there is no guarantee.

Ryan Frame
Creative Energy Associates Technical Center

  • Anonymous Nov 08, 2009

    As you reformatted it it is unlikely that any software you could get will do anything. Your best bet would be to take it to a professional near you and see what they can do. It is not worth purchasing any professional grade recovery software unless you are going to use it often.

    Ryan Frame
    Creative Energy Associates Technical Center


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