(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 12:45 pm
Post subject: Access denied on USB memory stick Archived from groups: microsoft>public>windowsxp>hardware (more info?)
Hi,
I have a strange problem. Suddenly I cannot access my USB memory stick.
When I plug it in it is recognized, and the drive letter is assigned to
it. But when I try to open or explore its drive I get an error "I:\ is
not accessible, access is denied".
I checked the USB stick on other computer and it works fine. I also
have another USB stick and it's the same with it. Other USB devices on
this computer (camera, modem) are working fine.
I tried to reinstall the Mass storage device driver, but it did not
help. I contacted the USB company for help but all they could find is
that the USB device itself is working properly. They gussed that maybe
there's some collision in the drive letters assignment, but I see
nothing like that.
I'm using WinXP SP2.
Anyone have any idea what could cause this, or where else can I look?
It's getting quite critical.
(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 6:50 am
Post subject: Re: Access denied on USB memory stick [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
OK, I have some more info on this -
I tried bringing Windows up in safe mode - and then I can access the
USB drive.
I guess this means that there is some conflict or that something is
blocking the access to USB drives on my system.
I just have no idea how to locate what's causing the problem...
On Nov 23, 10:45 pm, rotem.her....RemoveThis@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a strange problem. Suddenly I cannot access my USB memory stick.
> When I plug it in it is recognized, and the drive letter is assigned to
> it. But when I try to open or explore its drive I get an error "I:\ is
> not accessible, access is denied".
>
> I checked the USB stick on other computer and it works fine. I also
> have another USB stick and it's the same with it. Other USB devices on
> this computer (camera, modem) are working fine.
> I tried to reinstall the Mass storage device driver, but it did not
> help. I contacted the USB company for help but all they could find is
> that the USB device itself is working properly. They gussed that maybe
> there's some collision in the drive letters assignment, but I see
> nothing like that.
> I'm using WinXP SP2.
>
> Anyone have any idea what could cause this, or where else can I look?
> It's getting quite critical.
>
> Thanks.
(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:35 pm
Post subject: Re: Access denied on USB memory stick [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
I had a customer with the same problem Access denied when trying to
access a USB memory stick
It also had a problem with data on CD's aswell
I used MSCONFIG to diagnose the problem (Start - RUN -Msconfig)
On the services tab I ticked "hide microsoft services"
This left services that were 3rd party services
I removed the ticks, saved changes and rebooted, the USB stick was now
accessable
I ticked each one in turn and rebooted to find the service that was
causing the problem
I found a service called "Admin Works Agent X6" which was causing the
problem with the Memory stick
(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 8:09 pm
Post subject: Re: Access denied on USB memory stick [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Hi folks,
I had the same problem with a memory, caused by a virus that i get in
some infected computer. My laptop anti virus cleaned the virus but he
didn't eliminate all effects. In fact, the virus created a autorun.inf
that tried to run it, and as the sysytem couldn't run the autorun, the
access was denied. The solution, as by ms dos i can access the file, i
took away the attributes that hide the file, and I erased it.
run -> cmd
cd x:
attrib -hs autorun.inf
attrib -r autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
I hope this can help somebody in my same situation.
(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 12:27 pm
Post subject: Re: Access denied on USB memory stick [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
I got this problem but was able to save the data on the USB by doing a
backup and restore to a new location. Then I found that selecting My
Computer, then right clicking on the USB icon, and selecting 'explore'
that I could access all files on the USB. So, you haven't lost your
data.
(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 4:17 am
Post subject: Re: Access denied on USB memory stick [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Thanks Judy,
now i know something works...
but I don't get itwhy when I click open, it sais access denied, bur
when i right click and then explore - it opens.
I also can't get my pictures from my camera because of this.
any ideas?
(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:09 am
Post subject: Re: Access denied on USB memory stick [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
I now know its caused by a virus so you must do virus scan. Good Luck
(Msg. 8) Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:15 pm
Post subject: Re: Access denied on USB memory stick [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Hi
I have a strange problem to. Suddenly I cannot access my USB memory
stick.
When I plug it in it is recognized, and the drive letter is assigned to
it.
But when I try to open or explore it in windows commander I get an
error Drive not found & then I tried it in windows explorer the drive
letter comes up & when i try to open it, it comes up with Disk is not
formatted do you want to format it now.
It worked fine before I reformatted my PC I have tried it in my other
PC & it will not work there either or on the lap top & it use to work
fine on all 3 pc & of cause I put all my data & photos on it
I'm using WinXP pro SP2.
I did what bitzandpcs said to used MSCONFIG to try & diagnose the
problem but did not work
Anyone have any idea what could cause this, or where else can I get
HELP?
For I need my info of it.
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