Re: 2nd 4gb flash drive to die in 6 months

The strange thing about it...Windows recognizes it! I'm using Win2k,
and in the system>device manager listings, the flash drive is there. I
cannot get a directory in Windows Explorer, or using the search
command.

I have another computer with Win98se, and the drive won't even let the
computer boot up if it's installed. I pull the drive out of the usb
port, and the computer boots up. I leave it in, and it sits there
forever at the startup logo screen.


Odie Ferrous wrote:
bateman wrote:

Are there problems with high capacity flash drives? I've had 2 die in
the past 6 months. Both are the same brand, Qrisma
(http://www.qrisma.com) and they seemed to get burned out. Are they
safe to use with a usb extension cord? They seem to get VERY hot to
the touch before they go 'kaboom'. I assume these things can die at
any time, without warning. I also assume that they are not very
reliable. Anyone have any ideas?

I've had more 4GB flash drives in for recovery than all other sizes put
together - including those from "known" brands.

They don't recover very well, either.


Odie
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