How Use HDD LLF Low Level Format Tool to Fix Corrupted Flash

[MatildaO]

Hi,

Was recently told that HDD LLF Low Level Format Tool can be used to correct a corrupted Flash Drive MBR.

Checked http://hddguru.com/software/HDD-LLF-Low ... rmat-Tool/ "An option to quickly wipe partitions and MBR data is available."

Did not find any mention how to fix corrupted Flash Drives when checked docs http://hddguru.com/documentation/

Also did a quick Google using "HDD LLF Low Level Format Tool correct flash mbr" but also found nothing.

Any suggestions or help appreciated!

Thanks

Matilda

[jermy]

can you elaborate what "Corrupted Flash" means ?

[MatildaO]

Hi jermy,

"can you elaborate what "Corrupted Flash" means ?" Sure, my USB Flash Drive was originally 1GB but somehow got corrupted to register 8GB?

Will also mention that it is not a Fake Drive but was sold by a public library.

A friend took it apart and I have photos of the different chips if you or anyone else are interested.

Since posting I have found videos like "How To Low Level Format an Hard Disk / USB Flash Disk" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbuE29Kb5uQ but they do not explain how to access the option to quickly wipe partitions and MBR data?

Also once the partition and MBR data is wiped , how do I insert the correct data?

Hope someone has either a Tutorial or Video how to do this but so far have not found either.

Maybe I have missed something but have not found any documentation for HDD LLF Low Level Format Tool?

Matilda

[HaQue]

do you need the data from the drive? Any LLF will destroy data.

if the drive is not working, any reason you wouldn't just buy a new one seeing as the drive is only 1GB? Flash drives cannot be trusted even if you manage to get it to look right. Also, any organisation that buys a lot of drives, such as the corporate or monogrammed ones, generally buy alcor based ones with refurbished chips. These drives are not the greatest quality at all.

if you don't need data, then the MS tool diskpart may be able to partition it. read up on how to use it.

basically, list the disks, select the disk, list partitions, delete all partitions, create partition primary, format. if it doesn't work, get a new flash drive.

[MatildaO]

Hi HaQue,

"do you need the data from the drive? Any LLF will destroy data." No, nothing worth saving.

"if the drive is not working, any reason you wouldn't just buy a new one seeing as the drive is only 1GB?" Agree, which is why my friends and I now read the warranties very carefully. We would like to learn more how Flash Drives work.

"basically, list the disks, select the disk, list partitions, delete all partitions, create partition primary, format..."

To date we have spent quite a bit of time searching but have not found any tutorials or videos that explain the option to quickly wipe partitions and MBR data?

Can you tell us where the manual is for the HDD LLF Low Level Format Tool?

Thanks

Matilda

[MatildaO]

Hi,

Have been searching for HDD LLF Low Level Format Tool videos on Youtube and have found:

HDD Low Format Tool 4.25 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYkwGtiLfGQ

Formatear y reparar disco con - Hard Disk Low Level Format Tool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwvININLX2c

This was with Language: English

Actually had better results Googling using "hdd llf low level format tool tutorials" got

Low-Level Formatting http://www.pcguide.com/ref/hdd/geom/formatLow-c.html

Guide to low-level formatting http://www.overclockers.com/forums/show ... formatting but is about HDDs not Flash

Anyone have links for Flash Drives?

Matilda