Flash drive not working

[djstarrock]

Hi I have a flash drive but I can't erase it its all blanked. I tried it in windows and it said it was write protected.

[iBookG4user]

Have you tried using Disk Utility? Does it appear in Disk Utility?

[djstarrock]

Yea it appears in disk utilty and desktop the problem is that I can't erase it in Disk Utility all the option in erase tab is blanked out.

[iBookG4user]

Have you tried going to the partition tab in Disk Utility and then setting the Volume Scheme to 1 partition and then clicking partition?

[djstarrock]

I can't click partion button its blanked out.

[iBookG4user]

Can you verify the flash drive in Disk Utility? If so, does it pass verification?

[djstarrock]

It says Error: The underlying task reported failure on exit

[CanadaRAM]

Unless you have a physical write protect switch on the drive, or you have used some software to password protect the drive, then you probably have a dead drive on your hands.

What does the owner's manual say? Did the drive come with any software? Did you reformat it at one time?

[iBookG4user]

It says

Try repairing the flash drive to see if that works. And as CanadaRAM said, check to see if you have a physical write switch on the flash drive. I turned the switch on my flash drive on and I got the same symptoms as you did.

[djstarrock]

Nope its not on phiscal lock and I can't repair disk.

[iBookG4user]

Nope its not on phiscal lock and I can't repair disk.

Sounds like you need to call the manufacturer and ask for a replacement :(.

[djstarrock]

Ok thanks for all the help.