My DANE-ELEC 4 GB USB has no files in it. I emptied it after using it during several months without problems with my MacBook Pro computer. However, after I threw all the files into the waste basket, when I plug the USB into my computer, and ask for storage availability, a notice says the USB is full... and the USB won't accept storing files. Please, what can I do? Thanks for your kind assistance! Yours, Arturo Inda

Check out this article and see if it works for the Dane Elec (4GB USB Drive I'm assuming):

http://www.ehow.com/how_6824980_use-drive-increase-computer-memory.html

use a program called recuva (http://www.piriform.com/recuva) to see if you can pull any lost info form it. id recommend reformatting with hp usb format tool. if both those programs don't detect a usb drive its broken but you may get a new one form dane-elec if you contact their customer support. personal experience in replacing 4+ usb drives form lexar through customer care

1) Instead of double-clicking, right-click and choose "explore." I hope it's that simple. Once you're in, look for a file called autorun.inf. Delete it.

2) If it won't let you explore, see if there is a "format" option instead. This will possibly solve your issue of access, and will solve your issue with your confidential data (of course, your data will be gone, but I'm guessing you're OK with that).

3) Try using another USB slot, sometimes there could be an issue with specific slots, especially if you are using hte front USB ports on a desktop
4) I know this may seem silly but turn off the computer, and then unplug the computer from the wall. Leave it unplugged for 30 seconds, plug it in and then boot up the systems. Plug in the USB drive.

5) Finally if the unit still is not being seen, it may need a low level format, contact the manufacturer and see about getting a replacement. I found their e-mail at [email protected]

You can visit the service center and ask them to recover your data

Passing Keys is only allowed by the person selling you the Product. Try calling Dana Elec service number or Brittanica may understand...

no it is supported on high speed or usb legacy 2.0
Go to bios setup and setr usb legacy 2.0 high speed
then save settigns

pu *** into you rown pc again and format it. when it is done formatting reboot your pc and let usb in while rebooting. when its done you can use it again but when used take it out with "safely remove hardware" option.

hope this helps otherwise they have a return and guaranty service at least

sorry for grammar but im not english

i just had this same problem. go to tools > folder options > view, and under hidden files and folders, click on show hidden files and folders. then click okay. then delete those hidden files, which were written overtime and stored onto the usb without your knowledge. the usb will have full memory space after you're done :)

Sure can, On the side without a lanyard hole, Pull the "Cap" from the rest of the drive, This exposes the USB end, to be inserted into the computer usb..

How I got it to work in XP Pro:

1) Plugged USB Drive in and saw it saw hardware manager install it but didn't see new Drive Volume in My Computer

2) Opened Control Panel

3) Open System

4) Clicked Device Manager from Hardware Tab

5) Expanded Disk Drives

6) Right clicked USB Flash Memory USB Device and hit Properties

7) Clicked Volume Tab and hit the Populate Button. Voila!

HTH