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use linux mint 21.3 Cinnamon Edition. I see in the software manager under licence, where it say changing is not allowed. what is the meaning of it? Please tell me. (Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed.)

The device is USB powered and the first test is to see if it opens on another computer and if not, another cable. If it does not work, the next thing to know is the probability of being able to get the unit operating again is very slim. Those devices use SMT components and they require very specialized service and diagnostic equipment. That is the reason that these drives come with back up software. You need to back up the back up. There is a slight chance that you may be able to remove the drive from the housing and plug it into a computer directly, of use a universal cable to activate it. Keep in mind that the drive has a lifespan.

Yes, just plug two of the drives into your computer at once, and you can then drag all the files and folders from the older (source) drive to the new (destination) one in File Explorer. You may want to set up separate folders for each of the source drives, this will avoid conflicts if you have files and folders of the same name on the different external portables. If you want to automate the process, look for the shareware "Unstoppable Copier" which makes it easier to do mass copies.

It's probably faulty. I've seen several pen drives fail like this. You can try recovery software like Get Data Back or Recuva but depending on the problem, it will not work (if its a hardware problem). Try to see if the flash shows up in "Disk Management". If it does and it shows 32GB, you may have a chance of recovery.

Assuming it’s powered on, do you hear the “usb” sound when you connect it to the computer? If not, try a different usb port, or a different cable. If you hear the sound, check for the disk in “computer management”. It may need partitioned or formatted.

Maybe something here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15290/windows-connect-bluetooth-device I f not a Windows machine please click/tap the Comment link and give useful information.

You need to update you OS to 10.1 or higher. It will not work with OS10. Good Luck. Semper Fi, Z

When you connect external devices, then you have to go through a process of disconnecting them. Otherwise, the device can get damaged. 1. Click on the 'Up Arrow' icon in your Windows System Tray. 2. Click on the Safely Remove icon. 3. The Safely Remove window will display any/all detected USB/FireWire devices connected to your Windows computer. 4. Click on the device (e.g., external drive) you wish to remove. 5. A confirmation window will appear. 6. It is now safe to disconnect your device. The above instructions work for Windows 8 and Windows. However, the procedure is reasonably similar for other windows versions.

You have to format the drives. If you put data on the drives using computer 'a' whos OS is MacOS and then you put the same Drive into computer 'b' which has windows, it may not recognise the file system/structure.

i dropped the 98122 mouse and the parts and board fell out. the left button is not working now- the mouse wont completely close and does not scroll. is there a way we can dismantle it to check if any parts are missing???

Factory reset the unit. Hole on the back. Insert paper clip and hold for 10 seconds

1. First power down the computer and the external hard drive. 2. Disconnect the drive. 3. Wait a minute. 4. Start your computer. 5. Connect the Verbatim drive again. 6. Wait a minute. (While waiting, check the screen for popup messages telling you the harddrive is ready and received a drive letter.) 7. Check "My Computer" for the harddrive. 8a. If you see it there, click it and make a copy of the data you have stored on the drive immediately! 8b. If the drive does not show up, you probably have a problem that will take deeper looking-into. A clicking sound from a harddrive is never a good sign. While it does not mean immanent ***** of the drive, getting the data from it is now a matter of luck. In any case you should not trust the drive and should replace it as soon as possible.

on properties on filing system go to view files and unhide files this will un hide every file on the computer so don't change the system files that are hidden, find the files that you are looking for and go into properties of the file and change them to un hidden. and press ok this will make them unhidden after you have done this to all files you need put the filing system back to original way your files will be seen but all hidden files will be back hidden.

First thing you should know, hard drive is unbiased when it comes to OS. Now there can be multiple problems in your case, 1. May be you don't have drivers installed in your windows PC. 2. May be your hardrive format is not compatible with the windows. 3. Or it may have internal hardware problem.

It sounds like there needs to be an additional account created for the patron on the library computers. This account would have the same name as what was used to set up the Store 'n Go, or it could also be something like "Guest" if there are more than one user. She probably is using an admin account on her home computer so she doesn't have problems. Use the library admin account to grant access to the Store 'n Go for the new account.

If the drive did not actually fall, there is a good chance you just damaged the USB port. The jolt could have detached it from the circuit board. The case holds a normal hard drive and can be removed and placed within another case or a dock. External Hard Disk Drives HDD Docking Station eBay External hard drives come in 2 sizes, 2.5" and 3.5". If you get the case be sure you get the right size. The dock accepts both sizes.

have you tried to re-format this USB?

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Change the USB Data cable and try