8GB FlashVoyager "Write Protected" within 2 weeks of Purchase !!!

[Komfortablynum]

Hi RamGuy,

 

Soon after purchasing a 8GB FlashVoyager I got the "Write Protect Error"

 

I have tried to format the drive without success (its protected!)

 

Shall I go down the RMA route ??

 

Regards, Komfy.

 

 

PS - is there a problem with these drives - its seems a common error

[Yellowbeard]

Have you tried the method outlined above in the STICKIES?

 

http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62742

[Komfortablynum]

Yup - I followed the method

 

It reported the partition deleted

Then on the "Create Primary DOS Partition" it reported :

NO SPACE TO CREATE DOS PARTITION

 

Did I miss something ?

 

I could not get it past this part of the method.

 

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*edited by poster* On reflection I would like to apologies to Yellowbeard for the sarcastic tone in my original post. It was totally out of order & uncalled for. His posted work thru for memory Stick problems is detailed, excellent and obviously took time & effort. Qudos to him. A vast majority of the internet relies on people like Yellowbeard altruistically giving of their time and expertise and its not for the likes of me to denigrate such efforts.

 

Unfortunately it didnt work for me & I think its RMA time for this "Write Protected" dead stick.

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[RAM GUY]

Let's get it replaced, please use the On Line RMA Request Form and we will be happy to replace it. Be sure to check the box that says “I've already spoken to Technical Support and/or RAM Guy.”