Posted on Feb 28, 2008

Unreadable files for Sansa e250

My Sansa e250 is great but I have noticed on the Sansa e250 (G) file there are unreadable files that are taking up tons of space!! I am unable to delete these files (which magically appeared). When I try and delete these files - the message appears 'Cannot delete file: Cannot read from the source file or disc'. What is this and how can I get rid of them because I am loosing TONS of space!!!

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Posted on Feb 29, 2008

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Don't worry, there's a solution.

You have to run what's called "Check Disk."

Switch the sansa player into MSC usb mode in the settings under "USB Settings".
Then plug it into your PC and goto my computer.
Then Right click the player's icon and goto properties
Then there should be tabs on the top of the box that pops up. Click "tools"
Then there is an area that says area-checking with a button that says "Check Now..."
A box pops up; Click both option boxes and press start.
Then exit out of all the boxes and safely remove the player.
Unplug player and let it restart.

WARNING: Sometimes it will make files "disappear", but still use space. In that case you will have to format it and put the music back on. It all depends on how "corrupted" the files were. If your files disappear, reply stating so and I will help you out with that if you don't know how to format.

Thank you and please respond with any comments or more questions.

-John-

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