USB stick not recognized even on other computers

Hey-

A few days ago I plugged in (USB) flash drive of 512 MB on my desktop Dell (Windows Vista), and that bubble "USB device not recognized" come at the bottom of my screen. I tried to put in the other USB ports, ports on different computers and the same message appeared. This device seems not more in Device Manager (do not even like a disc without a name). This worked perfectly well before flash player. Is there a formatting problem that must be corrected in my USB key, or what is the problem?

Hello

If the drive is not recognized at all then you cannot format it no more. Disks wear and/or
go wrong. Most manufacturers of Thumbdrive have Support FAQ, which 'could' help.

How to format the USB drive and memory with NTFS
http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/format-USB-NTFS/

Format a Flash DRIVE with the NTFS file system
http://www.pctipsbox.com/format-a-USB-drive-with-NTFS-file-system/

I hope this helps.

Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

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