Access denied on USB memory stick

OK, I have some more info on this -
I tried bringing Windows up in safe mode - and then I can access the
USB drive.
I guess this means that there is some conflict or that something is
blocking the access to USB drives on my system.
I just have no idea how to locate what's causing the problem...


On Nov 23, 10:45 pm, rotem.her... DeleteThis @gmail.com wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a strange problem. Suddenly I cannot access my USB memory stick.
> When I plug it in it is recognized, and the drive letter is assigned to
> it. But when I try to open or explore its drive I get an error "I:\ is
> not accessible, access is denied".
>
> I checked the USB stick on other computer and it works fine. I also
> have another USB stick and it's the same with it. Other USB devices on
> this computer (camera, modem) are working fine.
> I tried to reinstall the Mass storage device driver, but it did not
> help. I contacted the USB company for help but all they could find is
> that the USB device itself is working properly. They gussed that maybe
> there's some collision in the drive letters assignment, but I see
> nothing like that.
> I'm using WinXP SP2.
>
> Anyone have any idea what could cause this, or where else can I look?
> It's getting quite critical.
>
> Thanks.
 >> Stay informed about: Access denied on USB memory stick 

OK, I have some more info on this -
I tried bringing Windows up in safe mode - and then I can access the
USB drive.
I guess this means that there is some conflict or that something is
blocking the access to USB drives on my system.
I just have no idea how to locate what's causing the problem...


On Nov 23, 10:45 pm, rotem.her....RemoveThis@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a strange problem. Suddenly I cannot access my USB memory stick.
> When I plug it in it is recognized, and the drive letter is assigned to
> it. But when I try to open or explore its drive I get an error "I:\ is
> not accessible, access is denied".
>
> I checked the USB stick on other computer and it works fine. I also
> have another USB stick and it's the same with it. Other USB devices on
> this computer (camera, modem) are working fine.
> I tried to reinstall the Mass storage device driver, but it did not
> help. I contacted the USB company for help but all they could find is
> that the USB device itself is working properly. They gussed that maybe
> there's some collision in the drive letters assignment, but I see
> nothing like that.
> I'm using WinXP SP2.
>
> Anyone have any idea what could cause this, or where else can I look?
> It's getting quite critical.
>
> Thanks.
 >> Stay informed about: Access denied on USB memory stick 

OK, I have some more info on this -
I tried bringing Windows up in safe mode - and then I can access the
USB drive.
I guess this means that there is some conflict or that something is
blocking the access to USB drives on my system.
I just have no idea how to locate what's causing the problem...


On Nov 23, 10:45 pm, rotem.her... DeleteThis @gmail.com wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a strange problem. Suddenly I cannot access my USB memory stick.
> When I plug it in it is recognized, and the drive letter is assigned to
> it. But when I try to open or explore its drive I get an error "I:\ is
> not accessible, access is denied".
>
> I checked the USB stick on other computer and it works fine. I also
> have another USB stick and it's the same with it. Other USB devices on
> this computer (camera, modem) are working fine.
> I tried to reinstall the Mass storage device driver, but it did not
> help. I contacted the USB company for help but all they could find is
> that the USB device itself is working properly. They gussed that maybe
> there's some collision in the drive letters assignment, but I see
> nothing like that.
> I'm using WinXP SP2.
>
> Anyone have any idea what could cause this, or where else can I look?
> It's getting quite critical.
>
> Thanks.
 >> Stay informed about: Access denied on USB memory stick 

OK, I have some more info on this -
I tried bringing Windows up in safe mode - and then I can access the
USB drive.
I guess this means that there is some conflict or that something is
blocking the access to USB drives on my system.
I just have no idea how to locate what's causing the problem...


On Nov 23, 10:45 pm, rotem.her....DeleteThis@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a strange problem. Suddenly I cannot access my USB memory stick.
> When I plug it in it is recognized, and the drive letter is assigned to
> it. But when I try to open or explore its drive I get an error "I:\ is
> not accessible, access is denied".
>
> I checked the USB stick on other computer and it works fine. I also
> have another USB stick and it's the same with it. Other USB devices on
> this computer (camera, modem) are working fine.
> I tried to reinstall the Mass storage device driver, but it did not
> help. I contacted the USB company for help but all they could find is
> that the USB device itself is working properly. They gussed that maybe
> there's some collision in the drive letters assignment, but I see
> nothing like that.
> I'm using WinXP SP2.
>
> Anyone have any idea what could cause this, or where else can I look?
> It's getting quite critical.
>
> Thanks.
 >> Stay informed about: Access denied on USB memory stick 

OK, I have some more info on this -
I tried bringing Windows up in safe mode - and then I can access the
USB drive.
I guess this means that there is some conflict or that something is
blocking the access to USB drives on my system.
I just have no idea how to locate what's causing the problem...


On Nov 23, 10:45 pm, rotem.her... DeleteThis @gmail.com wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a strange problem. Suddenly I cannot access my USB memory stick.
> When I plug it in it is recognized, and the drive letter is assigned to
> it. But when I try to open or explore its drive I get an error "I:\ is
> not accessible, access is denied".
>
> I checked the USB stick on other computer and it works fine. I also
> have another USB stick and it's the same with it. Other USB devices on
> this computer (camera, modem) are working fine.
> I tried to reinstall the Mass storage device driver, but it did not
> help. I contacted the USB company for help but all they could find is
> that the USB device itself is working properly. They gussed that maybe
> there's some collision in the drive letters assignment, but I see
> nothing like that.
> I'm using WinXP SP2.
>
> Anyone have any idea what could cause this, or where else can I look?
> It's getting quite critical.
>
> Thanks.
 >> Stay informed about: Access denied on USB memory stick 

I had a customer with the same problem Access denied when trying to
access a USB memory stick
It also had a problem with data on CD's aswell

I used MSCONFIG to diagnose the problem (Start - RUN -Msconfig)
On the services tab I ticked "hide microsoft services"

This left services that were 3rd party services

I removed the ticks, saved changes and rebooted, the USB stick was now
accessable

I ticked each one in turn and rebooted to find the service that was
causing the problem

I found a service called "Admin Works Agent X6" which was causing the
problem with the Memory stick

Hope this is usefull


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Hi folks,

I had the same problem with a memory, caused by a virus that i get in
some infected computer. My laptop anti virus cleaned the virus but he
didn't eliminate all effects. In fact, the virus created a autorun.inf
that tried to run it, and as the sysytem couldn't run the autorun, the
access was denied. The solution, as by ms dos i can access the file, i
took away the attributes that hide the file, and I erased it.
run -> cmd
cd x:
attrib -hs autorun.inf
attrib -r autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
I hope this can help somebody in my same situation.


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I got this problem but was able to save the data on the USB by doing a
backup and restore to a new location. Then I found that selecting My
Computer, then right clicking on the USB icon, and selecting 'explore'
that I could access all files on the USB. So, you haven't lost your
data.


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Thanks Judy,
now i know something works...
but I don't get itwhy when I click open, it sais access denied, bur
when i right click and then explore - it opens.
I also can't get my pictures from my camera because of this.
any ideas?


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I now know its caused by a virus so you must do virus scan. Good Luck


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 >> Stay informed about: Access denied on USB memory stick 

Hi
I have a strange problem to. Suddenly I cannot access my USB memory
stick.
When I plug it in it is recognized, and the drive letter is assigned to
it.

But when I try to open or explore it in windows commander I get an
error Drive not found & then I tried it in windows explorer the drive
letter comes up & when i try to open it, it comes up with Disk is not
formatted do you want to format it now.

It worked fine before I reformatted my PC I have tried it in my other
PC & it will not work there either or on the lap top & it use to work
fine on all 3 pc & of cause I put all my data & photos on it


I'm using WinXP pro SP2.

I did what bitzandpcs said to used MSCONFIG to try & diagnose the
problem but did not work

Anyone have any idea what could cause this, or where else can I get
HELP?
For I need my info of it.

Thanks


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Thanks to Amunar for this solution to the problem:
run -> cmd
cd x: (substitute for the drive letter assigned when you plug in your
memory stick)
attrib -hs autorun.inf
attrib -r autorun.inf
del autorun.inf

worked for me.

One thing I noticed - this problem is indicated by a yellow open folder
icon displayed next to the drive letter when you open 'My Computer',
instead of the grey USB drive icon.

Regards,

**** Pimple


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