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How to fix a fake USB flash drive that reports more space than actually exists?
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I bought a USB flash drive that reports it has more space than it really does.
- How can I determine how much space it really has?
- Can I format it properly if I can get the above answer?
- Should I just return it and not try to salvage it?
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I bought a USB flash drive that reports it has more space than it really does.
- How can I determine how much space it really has?
- Can I format it properly if I can get the above answer?
- Should I just return it and not try to salvage it?
usb-flash-drive
edited 3 mins ago
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Do you mean USB drive? What is the make/model of the flash drive? What is making you think it is reporting more space than it has? What is that amount of space it is reporting? Please edit your question and provide the necessary details to answer your questions.
– Appleoddity
4 mins ago
@Appleoddity Sadly this is a common scam. I would recommend the original poster just complain and return the drive… If possible. People who sell drives like this typically hack thyme USB flash drives to rip people off. Also, whoever downvoted this needs to read the question I am flagging this as a dupe of. This is a valid concern in a bad situation.
– JakeGould
1 min ago
Possible duplicate of Can I let my fake flash USB drive get its real capacity through low level format?
– JakeGould
1 min ago
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I bought a USB flash drive that reports it has more space than it really does.
- How can I determine how much space it really has?
- Can I format it properly if I can get the above answer?
- Should I just return it and not try to salvage it?
usb-flash-drive
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I bought a USB flash drive that reports it has more space than it really does.
- How can I determine how much space it really has?
- Can I format it properly if I can get the above answer?
- Should I just return it and not try to salvage it?
usb-flash-drive
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Do you mean USB drive? What is the make/model of the flash drive? What is making you think it is reporting more space than it has? What is that amount of space it is reporting? Please edit your question and provide the necessary details to answer your questions.
– Appleoddity
4 mins ago
@Appleoddity Sadly this is a common scam. I would recommend the original poster just complain and return the drive… If possible. People who sell drives like this typically hack thyme USB flash drives to rip people off. Also, whoever downvoted this needs to read the question I am flagging this as a dupe of. This is a valid concern in a bad situation.
– JakeGould
1 min ago
Possible duplicate of Can I let my fake flash USB drive get its real capacity through low level format?
– JakeGould
1 min ago
add a comment |
Do you mean USB drive? What is the make/model of the flash drive? What is making you think it is reporting more space than it has? What is that amount of space it is reporting? Please edit your question and provide the necessary details to answer your questions.
– Appleoddity
4 mins ago
@Appleoddity Sadly this is a common scam. I would recommend the original poster just complain and return the drive… If possible. People who sell drives like this typically hack thyme USB flash drives to rip people off. Also, whoever downvoted this needs to read the question I am flagging this as a dupe of. This is a valid concern in a bad situation.
– JakeGould
1 min ago
Possible duplicate of Can I let my fake flash USB drive get its real capacity through low level format?
– JakeGould
1 min ago
Do you mean USB drive? What is the make/model of the flash drive? What is making you think it is reporting more space than it has? What is that amount of space it is reporting? Please edit your question and provide the necessary details to answer your questions.
– Appleoddity
4 mins ago
Do you mean USB drive? What is the make/model of the flash drive? What is making you think it is reporting more space than it has? What is that amount of space it is reporting? Please edit your question and provide the necessary details to answer your questions.
– Appleoddity
4 mins ago
@Appleoddity Sadly this is a common scam. I would recommend the original poster just complain and return the drive… If possible. People who sell drives like this typically hack thyme USB flash drives to rip people off. Also, whoever downvoted this needs to read the question I am flagging this as a dupe of. This is a valid concern in a bad situation.
– JakeGould
1 min ago
@Appleoddity Sadly this is a common scam. I would recommend the original poster just complain and return the drive… If possible. People who sell drives like this typically hack thyme USB flash drives to rip people off. Also, whoever downvoted this needs to read the question I am flagging this as a dupe of. This is a valid concern in a bad situation.
– JakeGould
1 min ago
Possible duplicate of Can I let my fake flash USB drive get its real capacity through low level format?
– JakeGould
1 min ago
Possible duplicate of Can I let my fake flash USB drive get its real capacity through low level format?
– JakeGould
1 min ago
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Do you mean USB drive? What is the make/model of the flash drive? What is making you think it is reporting more space than it has? What is that amount of space it is reporting? Please edit your question and provide the necessary details to answer your questions.
– Appleoddity
4 mins ago
@Appleoddity Sadly this is a common scam. I would recommend the original poster just complain and return the drive… If possible. People who sell drives like this typically hack thyme USB flash drives to rip people off. Also, whoever downvoted this needs to read the question I am flagging this as a dupe of. This is a valid concern in a bad situation.
– JakeGould
1 min ago
Possible duplicate of Can I let my fake flash USB drive get its real capacity through low level format?
– JakeGould
1 min ago