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  • natas
    Confirmed User
    • Mar 2002
    • 3377
    #1

    Memory stick gurus in here lol need your help

    ok so I had a 2 gig memory stick with some back up files on it.

    I copied a movie onto the memory stick so I could move it onto my mac, which I did.

    Then, I deleted it off the memory stick using the mac.

    Now, even tho the movie isn't showing on the memory stick at all - both windows and mac say that the memory stick has no more room on it ie it appears the movie is still there, but it's not, if you see what I mean, sorry if I'm rambling.

    I fear this is something to do with the different disk formats between the systems, but am stumped as what to do next.

    anyone help me out?

    cheers
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    • AsianDivaGirlsWebDude
      Purveyor, Fine Asian Porn
      • Jul 2004
      • 38323
      #2
      I had a similar experience, and was able to recover my data using SanDisk RescuePro Deluxe:

      http://www.sandisk.com/Products/Cata...RescuePro.aspx

      You can use the free trial version to see if it will work for you, and then buy the product (I think I paid $35 - maybe less), but it was well worth recovering photos that cost over $1,000 to produce.

      Hope this works for you...

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        • Catalyst
          Confirmed User
          • Jun 2003
          • 3243
          #3
          try to format the card

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            • Catalyst
              Confirmed User
              • Jun 2003
              • 3243
              #4
              he is trying to cover the backup files.. or he is trying to free up the space so he can use the card

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                • KRosh
                  So Fucking Outlawed
                  • Nov 2001
                  • 5114
                  #5
                  Originally posted by natas
                  ok so I had a 2 gig memory stick with some back up files on it.

                  I copied a movie onto the memory stick so I could move it onto my mac, which I did.

                  Then, I deleted it off the memory stick using the mac.

                  Now, even tho the movie isn't showing on the memory stick at all - both windows and mac say that the memory stick has no more room on it ie it appears the movie is still there, but it's not, if you see what I mean, sorry if I'm rambling.

                  I fear this is something to do with the different disk formats between the systems, but am stumped as what to do next.

                  anyone help me out?

                  cheers
                  Hmmmm this is very strange there should be no problem to do what you did. The only thing that i could suggest (this is a shot in the dark) plug the memory stick to your pc and open the folder - then click tools>folder options >view>click show hidden files and folders to see if there is something on the drive
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                    • AsianDivaGirlsWebDude
                      Purveyor, Fine Asian Porn
                      • Jul 2004
                      • 38323
                      #6
                      I may have misinterpreted your problem. I thought you were trying to recover the movie.

                      If instead you are trying to empty the memory card, re-insert the card into the computer that you deleted the file from, and then empty the trash on that computer (including secure trash - on some computers you hold a key, such as the command key, when emptying the trash).

                      Otherwise try reformatting the memory card from a camera or other device.

                      You also might be able to still use the RescuePro software, since as I recall you can delete seemingly hidden files using RescuePro too.

                      Perhaps someone else has a better solution.

                      Good luck,

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                        • Fucksakes
                          Shit... Fuck! What the Hell?
                          • Dec 2003
                          • 7567
                          #7
                          I bought a 4gig memory card and a new camera.. took 100s of pictures of a birthday party, pictures were all loading fine on the camera.. get home plug card into computer.. didnt read.. plug into wii.. didnt read.. so plug camera into computer via usb cable.. and only a couple pictures were there

                          what I get for paying 40bucks for a 4 gig card?

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                            • Ron Bennett
                              Confirmed User
                              • Oct 2003
                              • 1653
                              #8
                              Generally it's best to ONLY delete files off a memory card using the device for which it was formatted / written by.

                              On a related note, moving / manipulating files on a memory card is always risky -and if done so frequently can potentially substantially shorten the life of the card.

                              In regards to memory cards not reading - most often the problem is simply incompatibility (ie. different file format), but another frequent cause can be lack of power - if connecting to a computer, try using a different port, such as on the back (if using a USB card / reader adapter), since ports on some PCs (ie. front verses rear) vary in the amount of power they will pass-through.

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                                • natas
                                  Confirmed User
                                  • Mar 2002
                                  • 3377
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by AsianDivaGirlsWebDude
                                  If instead you are trying to empty the memory card, re-insert the card into the computer that you deleted the file from, and then empty the trash on that computer (including secure trash - on some computers you hold a key, such as the command key, when emptying the trash). ADG
                                  ADG - I owe you a drink buddy - this totally sorted the problem out

                                  Luckily I hadn't emptied the trash on my mac..
                                  The memory stick was only $25 ffs but still not worth throwing away

                                  everyone else, thanks a lot for your replies and suggestions

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                                    • Vick!
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Nov 2005
                                      • 6882
                                      #10
                                      Backup your important data from memory stick to somewhere else, then format the memory stick. I am sure this gonna work, even if not .. you wont lose anything. Give it a try..
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                                        • AsianDivaGirlsWebDude
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                                          • Jul 2004
                                          • 38323
                                          #11
                                          Originally posted by natas
                                          ADG - I owe you a drink buddy - this totally sorted the problem out

                                          everyone else, thanks a lot for your replies and suggestions
                                          No prob, I try to help where I can...

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                                            • MaDalton
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                                              • Feb 2004
                                              • 39861
                                              #12
                                              Originally posted by natas
                                              ADG - I owe you a drink buddy - this totally sorted the problem out

                                              Luckily I hadn't emptied the trash on my mac..
                                              The memory stick was only $25 ffs but still not worth throwing away

                                              everyone else, thanks a lot for your replies and suggestions
                                              this would have been my suggestion too ;)

                                              i have the problem all the time cause my people delete files on external harddrives but don't empty the trash - so the available space on the drives is shrinking although they appear empty
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