S sin_Saint Honorable Mar 21, 2013 1 0 10,510 Mar 21, 2013 #1 If a thief removes my memory card without dismounting will it be ok or will it be corrupted?
getochkn Polypheme Jul 2, 2006 12,407 54 65,040 Mar 21, 2013 #2 It would be fine. In 10+ years since USB keys and memory cards were standard, I've never unmounted one once. Upvote 0 Downvote
It would be fine. In 10+ years since USB keys and memory cards were standard, I've never unmounted one once.
D darth pravus Honorable Nov 9, 2012 1,552 0 11,960 Mar 21, 2013 #3 Generally ok but surely if a thief took it then you don't have it anymore and it doesn't matter about corruption? Upvote 0 Downvote
Generally ok but surely if a thief took it then you don't have it anymore and it doesn't matter about corruption?
mcnumpty23 Polypheme Jul 15, 2011 15,519 0 66,960 Mar 21, 2013 #4 darth pravus : Generally ok but surely if a thief took it then you don't have it anymore and it doesn't matter about corruption? maybe they are frantically hoping its corrupted so the thief cant see whats on it Upvote 0 Downvote
darth pravus : Generally ok but surely if a thief took it then you don't have it anymore and it doesn't matter about corruption? maybe they are frantically hoping its corrupted so the thief cant see whats on it
popatim Titan Moderator Dec 2, 2009 38,908 981 135,890 Mar 21, 2013 #5 If it was writting when it was removed then that file will be corrupt otherwise they will all be there fine. Unmounting a drive is crucial to mechanical drives (so the heads can park) not really to flash media. Upvote 0 Downvote
If it was writting when it was removed then that file will be corrupt otherwise they will all be there fine. Unmounting a drive is crucial to mechanical drives (so the heads can park) not really to flash media.