copying music files to a memory stick

[itwinks]

I have just purchased a, PNYTechnology Attache USB 2.0 Flash Drive 2 GB (memory stick) or (Data storage) My problem is I have copied 112 MP3s to it ok ..and the next has generated the message .."Cannot copy ..the directory or file cannot be created " Have tried different music files but still get the same message . Its only 25% full ..so am somewhat puzzled . Could anybody help me .. thank you .

[james_m246]

I know you said its only 25% full but it sounds like its full. Where was the memory stick from because you might of got ripped off.

[itwinks]

I dont think so ..I bought it from Pc world ..but thanks for you reply anyway

[sparkyharky]

itwinks - many of these devices come pre-loaded with various pieces of software stored in folders. They can use up valuable space on your Flash Drive. These utilities may be useful (up to you) but can be deleted if you have no need for them.

Copy everything on your stick back to your PC, then format the flash drive. Check that it you have the full 2GB (or just under once formatted) when the job is done. If you don't have the full space the flash drive is corrupt and should be returned.

[itwinks]

Thank you very much sparky for your help and advice ..I will try what youve suggested . . and hope I dont have to return it ..thanks again

[itwinks]

...this is an update ..couldnt do anything with the stick so returned it to pc world..they gave me another of the same ..but same problem only loading to 25 % full. I purposely checked the memory from the onset ..it was 1.92 GB as it was on the other one . . but there is no built in softwear in it from what i can see . Completely at a loss now.

[sparkyharky]

OK, with the stick in a USB socket, go into My Computer and on the menu select the View to Details.

Look for your USB Memory Stick and see what XP reports as Total Size and Free Space.

Can you tell us where you are getting the 25% full info from?

[itwinks]

thats exactly where ime getting the info sparky ..

[sparkyharky]

How very odd!

OK, you have a batch of MP3's to copy across, and you get to 112, then it all goes pear shaped when you try the 113th - possibly this file is corrupt.

Format your stick, and try copying files in a different order - see if the barrier is still 112 & 25%.

[itwinks]

thought of that ..but there all ok ..i find if i delete one ..it will then copy it ..its suggesting its full all the time .. as i ve said this is the second stick ..so will take it back and hopefully get my money back .. shall srear clear of pny products from now on ..will have to shop about for another make . .thank you for your replies . Best wishes ..Twinks

[sparkyharky]

I just remembered, many years ago, having a similar problem trying to copy clipart files to a 100MB Zip Disk.

If all the files were copied straight to the root of the disk you could only fit a certain number on the disk before it "maxxed out".

I bet you are having the same problem here - you will need to make folders and put your MP3's into them.
You could try doing this with just two folders at first, I bet your capacity will increase!

A case of too many eggs in one basket.