Problems with transfering files to an usb stick

Georg3

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Hi. I bought a 64gb usb memory stick (2.0) on ebay. I can transfer pictures, docs and other folders to the usb stick. But when I try to transfer movies to my usb stick, sometimes (not always) they'll stop working. Its like I haven't transfered any file at all to the usb stick, but the file is visible on the usb stick. I've also have tried to format exFat > NTFS, but that doesnt work. And I am aware of the problem with transfering big files to a usb stick, but all my files are quite small. I've have also checked the storage on my usb stick, so I know that acutal size is 64gb. So I was wondering what the problem might be?
Best Regards
George
 
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reformat the drive using full format, yes it will take a looooonnnggg time but if it can't then you just may have a fake flash drive on your hands.

Alternately theres a program to test for fake drives called h2testw and ebay should have a link to it.

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reformat the drive using full format, yes it will take a looooonnnggg time but if it can't then you just may have a fake flash drive on your hands.

Alternately theres a program to test for fake drives called h2testw and ebay should have a link to it.
 
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Georg3

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Ok thanks for you help :) I tried running it with h2testw, and it said something like "..memory is defective" with a red loading bar beneath it. So im guessing its not gonna work like its suppose to. So I'll problaby need a new memory stick and have learned not to order memory sticks from china :/