It sounds like you want to wipe/format the drive COMPLETELY. There is a very helpful page at this link: https://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/how-can-i-format-a-clickfree-usb-hard-drive-514102/ from C-Net that has a discussion on the topic in various operating systems. Be sure to read the entire page, as some contributors enhance other's solutions. This may help. In case I miss your intent, there is a document on the use of Click-Free drives (PDF) located here: pdfstream.manualsonline.com/4/42f5792a-0734-4e95-bd37-e0474cabc1ee.pdf . Good luck, write back if you solve this or need more help.
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SOURCE: Deleted files from my PNY 4GB flash drive are still taking up space.
Most flash drive comes with its on date support files on it. If those had not been removed then, yes it will show some space used.
SOURCE: clearing an external hard dive
Hi schwaggysubl,
As I can see you have two options; one is delete some unwanted data that is on a hidden part of the hard drive....this is all the data you have been deliting all this years(which means you dont need it)--------if you want to do this plz let me know via email and i will be more than happy to help you(email because its what I check more often)..... and if you defenitly decide to erase everything you must do the following:
1 go to my computer
2 right click your external hard drive
3 click on format.
4 type how you want to name your external hd on Volume label
5 make sure quick format is not checked
6 and then start.... you done
SOURCE: Need to install install XP PRO on used cluttered hardrive.
Please follow this excellent guide XP Pro Clean Install to lead you through the process.
Check first to be sure your system meets the requirements for an installation of XP.
Also make sure beforehand that you back up any documents or files you wish to save from the old drive, because you will not have access to them after installation. Make sure you have a CD with Drivers for the hardware installed on your system; you will need these to access the internet once you install the new OS. Also be sure to have downloaded AntiVirus software installation files so you can load this onto the new system before going online.
You could, if you choose, buy a new hard drive and install your existing drive as a slave to the new master on your existing computer. In this way, you will still have access to all your old files and documents, without having to back them up.
Best of luck, and enjoy XP!
If this information solves your problem, or answers your question, please take just a moment to rate this post...thanks!!
SOURCE: My 500GB Lacie harddrive says it full too
Way too little information to solve this problem. Operating system and connection type are good places to start. errors if any during installation, startup, or during connection also would help. format type and OS format type and if it was previously used on a different type of system like mac to pc or linux/unix.
SOURCE: I delete things but available space doesn't increase
1.
Update Your Windows Operating System.
2.
Check your computer.
with antivirus and antispyware program.
3.
HP USB Disk/Drive Format Utility is a Windows based software
used to format drives to FAT, FAT32 and NTFS partition types.
3.a) Download this tool:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4040651/HPUSBFW_2.2.3_MASTER.exe
3.b) Format
(Before removing USB flash drive click on the Safely Remove
Hardware icon and then click on USB flash drive you want to remove)
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