Hello, i am using a mac os x. how do i unlock a kingston data traveler G3 usb flash drive using the mac to unlock. any help will be appreciated.

Format it with NTFS format

Hello Gwolk,

The Kingston 4GB DataTraveler Generation 3 (G3) USB 2.0 is a durable 4GB flash memory drive for use with both Macintosh and PC computers. It may be used to transfer files from one platform to another, or to carry files and small applications on a continuing basis. Having no moving parts, flash drives are exceptionally durable and reliable for years of use.Simple - just plug into any USB port

just follow this link http://www.bioticaindia.com/kingston-data-traveler.html,

Thanks!

That device uses the standard USB storage driver in Windows. Try the device in a working Windows 7 machine. It will mount or you will see a message about formatting the drive. If it mounts your Vista is corrupted and needs fixing/reloading. If windows 7 wants to reformat the USB device, the USB device is likely corrupted and the data is lost. Or is could have been formatted for a Mac and cannot be read directly on Windows.

PS - $80 for a 4 gb USB drive is too much in the current market. You should be able to replace it for $10 or less.

Files on a flash drive can be corrupted if it is not removed from the USB port properly.
Before removing the flash drive click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon and then click on the flash drive you want to remove and then remove the flash drive when the computer message says it is Safe to remove.
To restore the flash drive you need to format the flash drive, but you will lose the data stored on the flash drive.
If you need the data on the flash drive these WEB sites may help: -
Data and Digital Photo Recovery
www.artplus.hr/adapps/eng/dpr.htm
www.CardRecovery.com

I have kingston datatraveler 200 (64gb) and I backum 4gb`s on that usb, but when I want to opet that, its corrupted, damaged and now I cant even format my usb.. help 

First!

Sounds like the flash drive could be failing or dying. I would try to put it into another computer. if the same problem occurs, then most likely the flash has died.
You could try using this free software getdataback.
to recover lost files.

Hi lassiebee,

Try the USB drive in other USB ports on the computer. Are you using a USB mouse and USB keyboard?

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