USB Thumb drive

misskool · misskool #1 (**permalink**)

08-23-2004, 02:11 PM

Hi guys,

I use a usb drive to transfer data between PCs and Mac's and so far they were running along happily. However, I deleted some stuff the other day and the Mac can't seem to detect the free space that has become available. I plug it into the PC and it tells me the 'correct' amount of free space. Is there anyway to reformat the drive on a Mac or what can I do to fix it?

Thanks

Cloudane · Cloudane #2 (**permalink**)

08-23-2004, 07:46 PM

Either run it through Scandisk from the PC or the repair section of Disk Utility (under Utilities) on the Mac. Sounds to me like a corrupt filesystem on it.

hype.it · hype.it #3 (**permalink**)

08-23-2004, 08:16 PM

.DSstore

On the Mac, this invisable file keep track of what's on your disk and when you delete files on the PC side, this file dosen't get updated. Hence, can't see the extra space. You can delete this file on the PC and next time you insert it, your mac will recreate it, although you might lose some custom icons.

PinkPhishDoors · PinkPhishDoors #4 (**permalink**)

08-24-2004, 12:52 AM

you can download "filebuddy" and use that to view invisible files on your mac.

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misskool #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 01, 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 93 Mac Specs: Powerbook G4 1.67GHz 15.2" Superdrive 1.5GB RAM	08-23-2004, 02:11 PM Hi guys, I use a usb drive to transfer data between PCs and Mac's and so far they were running along happily. However, I deleted some stuff the other day and the Mac can't seem to detect the free space that has become available. I plug it into the PC and it tells me the 'correct' amount of free space. Is there anyway to reformat the drive on a Mac or what can I do to fix it? Thanks
	QUOTE Thanks

Cloudane #2 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	08-23-2004, 07:46 PM Either run it through Scandisk from the PC or the repair section of Disk Utility (under Utilities) on the Mac. Sounds to me like a corrupt filesystem on it.
	QUOTE Thanks

PinkPhishDoors #4 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	08-24-2004, 12:52 AM you can download "filebuddy" and use that to view invisible files on your mac.
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