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Question

What files on my computer can I put on a flashdrive

Nov 4, 2014 6:04AM PST

I want to save as many gigabytes as possible. because like I said in a previous post for some reason my computer has abunch of 'ghost files' that I am unable to see delete or compress.

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Move carefully.
Nov 4, 2014 6:11AM PST

Many files are hidden from view so the OS can survive an accidental delete. However if you boot up another OS like I noted a few years ago, you could look around without restriction. Read http://tips.oncomputers.info/archives2004/0401/2004-Jan-11.htm

The problem with putting files on any other device is simple. Given the reliability issues, did you have another copy to recover them from?
Bob

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Anything...it's storage media
Nov 5, 2014 2:17AM PST

I see nothing to hold you back on placing any files on a flash drive other than space. As already noted to you don't count on this as permanent, it's a temporary storage, though it will last other than whatever issues that crop over time. The cost of flash drives have come down and you save more if you buy in "packs/bundles" of more than one drive. Regardless, a typical 16gb or 32gb should be enough for at least several large files. However, anything critical you can make more than one copy for safety sake, that cost is cheaper than any recovery service fee. Next, if you really need more storage and flash drive won't cut it then ext. USB HD will do as well as a "plan B" option. You didn'y why or your need to store files to a flash drive or its planned use, the answer may vary if unique reason.

I don't know what files you intend to store, but OS files as in to BOOT from generally don't work w/o hassle. Only Win8 is geared for the user to do this. You can google for Win7 type flash drive for instructions. As for OS use only, a decent 8gb will do, but find 16gb will cover it better.

tada -----Willy Happy

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Do you have a full backup for your system ?
Nov 6, 2014 9:29AM PST

Before you start removing files to make disc space .... do your self a big favor and get a good backup of the files you can't replace or afford to lose. What's the disk drive capacity in GBs and how much free space do you have ?

VAPCMD

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did you get the flashdrive off EBay?
Nov 24, 2014 10:07AM PST

If so, then might as well toss a lot of those files away right now. If you ended up with a fake it will just keep overwriting the small size flashdrive which has been reconfigured to report itself as bigger and you will maybe retain about 20% of the files, if that.

fake flash

older way to check it.


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Why should we help ? You don't answer the questions asked
Nov 25, 2014 9:51AM PST

nor provide results/outcomes in the previous post.

VAPCMD

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Im sorry for not replying
Nov 27, 2014 11:06AM PST

I have made some backups and put some of the files onto my flashdrive and am waiting to see how well things go.

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Nov 30, 2014 2:09PM PST

Transfer the most important files that u don't want to loose or that you don't have any back up.

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agree
Dec 2, 2014 5:11PM PST

good point, i've already done that