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Old 04-09-2008, 05:40 PM
azrene10
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RE: windows vista thinks my memory sticks are not formatted



"Favian" wrote:
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> If I insert a memory stick into my memory card hub, windows vista will
> automatically assume that the stick is not formatted, and will suggest that
> I format it. The problem here, is that there is data on the memory stick,
> vista does not bother checking the contents of the memory stick. (Typically
> in XP, it will scan the contents of the memory stick, and present me with
> some options depending on the contents)
>
> I foresee someone assuming there is no data on their memory cards/sticks,
> even though there is, and taking vista's suggestion of formatting the card
> and thus erasing their data.
>
> This was never an issue in XP, only in VISTA.
>
> Any comments/suggestions regarding this? Similar experiences?
>
> Please fix it microsoft.
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Old 04-09-2008, 05:40 PM