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Could the flash drive be infected? (Yes.)
war wrote:
> The following error is logged in the system event log when I plug-in
> my Kingston USB DTI/1GB thumb drive under Windows 7 (The
> ScRegSetValueExW call failed for Type with the following error: Access
> is denied.)
>
> For starters the thumb drive works properly, a friend just copied an
> application onto it which I would like to retrieve.
>
> NOTES: When I insert the drive, I hear the usually sound which
> indicates that a device (USB) has been detected, but it doesn't appear
> in Windows Explorer. It does however appear in Computer Management/
> Disk Management, in the lower part of the screen, as disk 8 removable
> without a drive letter assigned. When I right click it I'm offered
> the following options - Change Drive Letter, Format and Properties.
> If I select either Change Drive Letter or Properties I receive the
> following error: "The operation failed to complete because the Disk
> Management console view is not up-to-date." It goes on to suggest
> that I refresh the view, restart service or computer. Suggested
> actions don't resolve problem Also if I right-click and select the
> Format I receive a completely different error " AN UNEXPECTED ERROR
> HAS OCCURRED. CHECK THE SYSTEM EVENT LOG FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE
> ERROR. CLOSE THE DISK MANAGEMENT CONSOLE, THEN RESTART DISK MGMT OR
> RESTART COMPUTER. Suggested action doesn't resolve problem.
>
> Lastly, I verified that the USB port works by inserting a Samsung
> music play and it said ready to use. ANY IDEAS?