Cant access flash drive

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josoap - Oct 15, 2009 at 09:14 PM
xpcman Posts 19528 Registration date Wednesday October 8, 2008 Status Contributor Last seen June 15, 2019 - Oct 16, 2009 at 12:58 AM
Hello,

ive got 4gb toshiba flash, 4 some reason i am unable to open it anymore, it shows in my computer and then says i have to format it , which i dont want to do,got programs and data on it,is there some software available to get it working again thansk
john
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xpcman Posts 19528 Registration date Wednesday October 8, 2008 Status Contributor Last seen June 15, 2019 1,825
Oct 16, 2009 at 12:58 AM
You could try this recovery tool:

https://download.cnet.com/s/smart-flash-recovery/

If Windows wants to reformat a flash drive it's because it can't find the index to the data files. This may happen through a virus or damage caused by removing the drive while it was in the process for recording data.

Good Luck
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