Flash memory or USB memory is similar to disk drives. In fact it is recommended you 'reformat' them often in order to keep the entire memory clean and workable. I would recommend you reformat your 256MB flash memory with the software that came with it. If none came with it, do a web search on the manufacturer type. There you will find free downloadable software to use to accomplish this task.
Remember that USB flash memory in a system is handled like another disk drive. Therefore you must contact the manufacturer determine if the flash memory can be 'reformatted' to meet the new requirements. The flash memory I have can be done like this so it allows a different format.
The 4GB SanDisk Compact Flash card features an advanced design from SanDisk that allows it to operate in cameras that use either the FAT16 or FAT32 file formats. It is the only Compact Flash card of its capacity and compatibility level that is available in the popular Type I format and fits into any Compact Flash slot.
The new 4GB SanDisk Compact Flash card features a three-position switch located in the left-hand area of the card so consumers can switch between either a single 4GB (FAT32) volume or two separate 2GB (FAT16) volumes. The switchable 4GB card ensures that users of cameras with either file format will be able to use the new card. For maximum customer satisfaction, SanDisk will initially ship the card in a FAT16 configuration-two FAT 16 partitions-eliminating the need for most users to reposition the switch and reformat.
As you mentioned, the briefcase can be trickier and to be perfectly honest I would not use it myself. I prefer to simply copy the data I want backed up directly on to the device. Have you tried doing this and then "testing" to see if it's still there after coming out of hibernation? Copy and paste a few files onto the device. Close the lid of your laptop and wait for a bit. Open the lid and after the pc comes out of hibernation, see if your files are there.
Hopefully that will work and if so I'd stick with that option. Other than that you could try contacting the manufacturer or having a look on their website, it could be a known issue which hopefully has a fix?
Flash drives usually work with Windows XP right out of the box. For Windows 98, you usually need to install drivers for the particular drive that you have. If you go to the flash drive manufacturer's web site, they will more than likely have drivers for Win.98. Well, if your flash drive is still functioning fine then it would be the motherboard or even the port coming from the motherboard or card, depending on the location of the USB port.
The USB drive could cause an issue but it is a minor device. To be honest, I don't know if I could determine that without being there to check the devices even if you gave me more details. My first gut is the system board or PCI card that is hosting the USB port is bad. Sometimes the actual port will just die but the others on the PC will work. The main issue is that these USB ports have a small amount of power going through them to power certain USB devices and a cheap USB drive might get fried.
On of the reasons why USB memory is better than using a disk is that a USB drive can have a larger capacity than a CD. These drives can hold a lot more data because there is more drive space. The best thing about these drives is that you can reformat them. You can delete all of the information and use the space for something totally different. You don't have to buy a new one if you don't need the old information. With a CD, you can't reformat for reuse.
Even without reformatting a USB drive, you can use it for several different purposes and save tons of data and records. Along with that flexibility, it is also very small and portable. You can even carry it in your pocket or string it around your neck.
The prices depend on the amount of GB power the USB drive has. They are not that costly, but it may take time to pick out the right one, depending on the buyer's needs. They are quite available in any kind of computer hardware or software store.
Many people think that buying a USB drive is an unwise purchase because of the price and they end up buying a CD. When a CD is full, and there is no longer a use for the information, it can just be thrown away. You never have to throw away a USB drive because it is full and useless. They can be reformatted and used again.
The process of reformatting a USB flash memory is very easy and takes very little time. There is not a lot to learn. A right click on the USB icon will offer several options including reformatting. Click the reformat option on the menu and the drive can be deleted within minutes. The drive becomes clean again, making it ready for the new data.
Hence, we can see that reformatting a USB flash memory is not at all as complicated as some have thought. In fact, this task can be done by anyone who can click the mouse, even if they don't know a lot about operating a computer. Now that you know that a USB flash memory is a better deal than a CD, you can go to a store and buy one. You can also find them online. You can browse the internet for the best price on a USB flash memory drive and forget about using a CD for your data needs.
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