USB Stick

Forum discussion tagged with USB Stick.
  1. Frindis

    Question Can I use this USB 2.0 stick to update the BIOS ?

    Update: I think I found a solution to my problem: According to https://us.msi.com/support/technical_details/MB_BIOS_Update, I need to have a USB flash drive capacity of 32GB or below. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Greetings community:) I am trying to update...
  2. M

    Question Is this SanDisk cz73 normal, or is it bent?

    I bought a brand new SanDisk cz73 usb stick, but from my eye, the whole is obviously bent. Is this normal, or abnormal? It is also called SanDisk Ultra Flair USB 3.0 Flash Drive View: https://imgur.com/a/51wyl3d
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    Question USB thumb drive not working

    I tried installing some operating systems on my USB stick. Last time I installed Arch Linux and after I uninstalled it, my USB stick stopped working. I can see it is connected in Disk Management but it doesn't even tell me the storage space. View: https://imgur.com/a/bA8Wf80(images) I can't...
  4. P

    Question Media Player Fault or USB Stick Fault ?

    I recently compiled a large photo album and copied all the pics from my PC onto a Kingston Data Traveler 128GB USB stick. However, when I tried to view the photos many could not be viewed due to the PS4 telling that 'the media cannot be viewed'. They can be viewed perfectly normally on my PC and...
  5. O

    Question USB drive not appearing in Windows 7

    Hello, I have an issue with a USB stick. The USB stick works without issue if it's connected to a desktop with Windows 10, as my laptop's running on Windows 10. Oddly enough, the USB stick won't appear when connected to a desktop with Windows 7, which is my co-worker's PC running on. When...
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    Question Is it possible to format this USB (LABVIEW 2017 PDS LINUX)?

    My dad gave me this USB-stick and said it was completely useless. I have tried many ways to format it and remove the read only but it doesn’t seem to work. Is it just impossible or does someone know a way? Don’t know how to add picture without URL so this is what’s on the back: LABVIEW 2017...
  7. B

    [SOLVED] Problem with two laptops and Windows installation

    So my dad brought two laptops home from work some months ago, one for me and one for my Brother, and i decided to get them setup. I installed Windows on mine and used the formating tool in the ISO usb stick boot thingy to format all the fille systems, installation worked out as it should. My...
  8. S

    Question Recieved different GPU version from ebay.

    I ordered the MSI RTX 2060 Ventus OC from a notable seller on ebay and was surprised when it arrived to see that it is the XS version. The same listing has also been revised to say "XS" in the title but I am 100% certain it didn't when I purchased it as can be confirmed with the email...
  9. K

    Looking for LEDs for a Monitor

    So I’ve been searching the web trying to find some cool LEDs, I have once seen LEDs that change colour depending on what’s on your screen. I can’t remember what they’re called but I can’t find them, any help? Also I don’t know if this is the right place to ask this question but thanks anyway for...
  10. W

    SSD suddenly lost space after a crash

    So title says it all, I was simply cleaning some unused files on my SSD bringing the size to 152 GB after the cleaning. I then use the laptop a bit before the laptop crashed likely due to one of my programs suddenly conflicting with each other, I restart the laptop and it runs perfectly fine...
  11. M

    Better Frames on older graphics card

    These are the spects for my computer- CPU- Fx-6300 GPU- Rx 580 Ram- 8GB DDR3 1600 In minecraft i cant get over 60 fps and when im in some areas i cant get over 20 but when i switch the graphics card back to my to the GeForce GTX 750ti i get 100+ mostly over 120 i used the same settings...
  12. K

    [SOLVED] Is this Pc Build alright? like will it work perfectly for streaming/gaming?

    Intel Core i7-8700K RTX 2070 MSI Gaming Z ASUS ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming 16GB G.Skill Flare X samsung 970 pro 512GB 2000GB WD Gold 650 Watt be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 NZXT Kraken X62 NZXT Source 340
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    [SOLVED] Motherboard for high end p.c .

    What would be the best motherboard to buy in 2019 using a 32 core threadripper amd chip.. Its For cad work and rendering.. Some gaming involved.?
  14. P

    What do you use the internal usb port for

    So i bought a new motherboard and it has an usb port that is not on the I/O. So now i want to know what can use it for. And NO, I'm not talking about the pcie card or the port where you plug in the front panel usb ports, it's just a normal usb 2.0 port on the end of the motherboard.
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    Is 1440p worth it for a GTX 1070?

    So I recently just bought the Alienware aw3418dw monitor. It can OC at 120hz or default at 100. I know not every game will run ultra but do you guys think I'd experience any trouble game play wise since I won't be hitting that 100fps? It does have g sync. I will eventually upgrade my GPU but...
  16. J

    Is anyone maintaining these forums? They're in bad shape...

    I've just had perhaps the most ridiculous experience of my internet life trying to log into these forums. I've been a user on here for probably over a decade, but haven't posted in a few years. However I store all my passwords in a password manager, so when the interest arose, I was all set to...
  17. B

    PC failing to boot past start up screen

    Hello there, My housemates PC has suddenly stopped working. It's been working fine up until last night, then this morning it's not working. I built the PC It was built around 2015(I also built my own in 2015 and zero issues so far, amateur stuff). Specs: Motherboard: ASRock z97 Extreme 3 PSU...
  18. D

    Liquid cooling doesn't work as expected

    Hi everyone, I've got the corsair H 100i v2 liquid cooling, and I expected really low temps when playing games. The temps I got when playing rainbow six siege go up to 66 degrees, where I play on the lowest settings (to get 144 fps). The corsair fans are really loud so I can't have them on...
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    Will a PSU of 400w to 500w be enough for my PC?

    Dear Sir or Madam, I have recently been trying to build a gaming computer for the first time and have finally almost purchased every part, however, I am still at a standstill in regards to the power supply unit due to the fact that the PSU calculators does not seem to acknowledge that my...
  20. dangerduckx

    Random BSOD errors when I have more than 1 stick of ram installed, it worked fine before!

    My PC was was working fine for years, now I'm getting BSOD crashes almost instantly upon boot and I know the problem is related to the ram because when I remove all but 1 ram chip everything works perfectly. It doesn't matter which ram stick or which slot, so long as I only have 1 installed...
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    PSU Confusion. Can't find an answer!?

    My PSU only has a 2x2 12v ATX cable, as does my current MOBO. My new MOBO has a 2x2 12v AND a 2x4 12v, bit the manual doesn't say to use either, or, or both. I'm not going to be overclocking. My specs will be Gigabyte Z390 Gaming X, Intel Core i7-8700, GTX 1050ti and 32GB DDR4 RAM. Can I use...
  22. M

    Onboard graphics not working

    Hi. I've been having issues with my newly built computer. When I try to use the onboard graphics (I am using a Ryzen 3 2200g with Vega 8), I get no signal on the monitor, but when I use a dedicated gpu, it works perfectly fine. Problem is that said dedicated gpu is a crappy GT 210, and I would...
  23. C

    ''Burning'' Smell coming from case when hot. Could it be burn in?

    Greetings gentlemen, this are my specs and temps Msi gtx 1070 gaming x 8gb 38 idle/73 hottest Ryzen 1700 31 idle/ 46 hottest 16gb ram corsair vengeance msi b350m 36 one kingston ssd 35 one samsung m.2 41 / 53 at hottest phanteks eclipse p400s Corsair h60 2013 with noctua paste...
  24. N

    kindly help me how to solve this my files automatically rename at oizpki?

    My files are now .oizpki extension i dont know how to remove it thanks
  25. A

    Suggestion for GPU pls !

    Hi, Below is my config Intel i5 8600(non k) 8gb corsair ddr4 Gigabyte z370m d3h Corsair cx 650m 650(watts) Please suggest me a good gpu. I m not a full time gamer. Mostly ll be playing the latest games like shadow of tomb raider, pubg, fortnite Thanks !!
  26. R

    on my laptop when I try connecting to Wi-Fi instead of asking for password it asks for security key and then says can't connec

    I bought a jetpack and my laptop recognizes it but tells me can't connect I have the correct password and security key
  27. G

    I got beer on my hp laptop. It will not turn on. How do I fix it?

    I accidentally spilled beer on my laptop and it’s not working. I really need it right now
  28. Matthew Wai

    Two motherboard temperatures. Which is which?

    On my GA-H81M-DS2 motherboard, there are two temperatures. Is it possible to find out what devices they refer to? The product support page says nothing about that.
  29. T

    Computer and games running slower after 2 hour break.

    A few days ago I was playing Rainbow six siege. Everything was running fine, but I got off for a couple hours and every game I play has really low fps and even my computers selection tool on my desktop gets laggy if I make the box to big, and stuff is running slower than normal. Examples...
  30. T

    A Little Help!

    Hey Hey! So....... I am building my first ever PC from scratch. I have dabbled in the past but never a full build or anything approaching high-end. I am far from an expert but learning what to do has been fun....trying to balance bang for my buck with matching components & some...
  31. E

    New Ryzen 7 1800X Build

    Hi guys, I'm looking to build my first PC on a bit of a budget and I have noticed the incredible value for money of the ryzen 7 1800X. Due to the insane prices of GPU and RAM at the moment I am looking at using the 1050Ti and 8GB RAM until I have a budget for upgrading my PC in the future...
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    I'm trying now to find best way to wipe Dell windows 7 home premium computer completely @ restore

    I understand now why there's not an answer to my original post, I wouldn't want someone entering mine either!Just didn't occur to me until I read why.Now I'm wondering if there's a way to return to original state, think I read there's a recovery partition somewhere or return to default @ if I...
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    wifi to ethernet.

    Hi I need to connect a Router WiFi to an Ethernet TV connection. Essentially there is no electrical sockets available near the router nor is there any cable out sockets available from the router. I have an internet TV in another room well within the WiFi range. I'm looking for a WiFi receiver...
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    Vega 64 performance issues

    I just upgraded my video card 'Vega 64' and its performing poorly. I have been running some benchmarks and the numbers are abysmal compared to what others have reported getting. 3D Mark Fire Strike was getting about 45 to 50 FPS and the physics test dropped to 8 FPS Unigine Superposition 1080p...
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    How To Stardew Valley - Egg Hunt Festival

    Stardew Valley is a place that is full of joyous occasions in every season. In fact there are two festivals each season to help you celebrate the life that can only be found living in a small farming town. One of these such festivals is the Egg Hunt Festival which happens on the 13th of every...
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    Stupid of me

    Hi everyone, I am in soup.i have an old lenovo 3000 all in one pc 1) i got 6 usb ports none of which are working.getting device malfunction error. 2) even my dvd drive sometimes work sometimes not. 3) i downloaded iso file windows 7 and followed a tutorial to install iso without dvd or usb by...
  37. P

    Cheap Graphics Card under 30$

    Hi everyone. I was just wondering what would be the best used graphics card for your money under 30$ on sites like ebay or alibaba. Any help would be much appreciated
  38. B

    Need Laptop buying guide

    Hi, I want to buy an used laptop and i need your help to chose one. From youtube and blog I have managed some info. Like. 1. More Cores, 2. Turbo boost tec. 3. Higher Clock speed. 4. More ram with more BUS 5. Ssd over hdd 6. GPU with more GB. Now help which one is the most part of Laptop. What...
  39. O

    All drivers are lost. how to install new drivers if the laptop doesn't accept any input including internet ,usb etc

    I formatted my hard disk and now I've installed a fresh windows 7 with no drivers and when I tried to connect internet or usb with it It was still not accepting any input because of drivers. My laptop's service tag is Dell vostro v131 Any help would be appreciated. ... If you can help me...
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    memtest spitting out a lot of errors all of a sudden

    memtest saying i have alot of errors all of a sudden on dual booted machine (ubuntu 16.04&&windows 10)