Unable to access pasword protected USB Drive

Carruthers · 02-27-2020, 05:25 AM

I have a TDK Media Trans-It p/w protected USB drive.

Whenever I attempt to unlock it, it says 'Drive is busy, unlock failed, please try later'.

I can't see why the system 'thinks' that the drive is in use, there's nothing apparent, so I'm becoming rather worried.

There's a whole load of financial records on there and it would be a pain in the fundament if the problem persists.

Any advice would be gratefully received.

Ta!

Carruthers · 02-27-2020, 06:25 AM

Update.

Problem solved. I'm not quite sure how, but solved it is!

xoxoxoBruce · 02-27-2020, 09:01 AM

It's a safety feature, jerk you around until it's sure you're not a transient crook because they wouldn't put up with that shit and move on.
You need a back up to your back up, you could lose that one in a heartbeat.

Carruthers · 02-27-2020, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

It's a safety feature, jerk you around until it's sure you're not a transient crook because they wouldn't put up with that shit and move on.
You need a back up to your back up, you could lose that one in a heartbeat.

Yep, backed up the whole drive after access was granted. Phew!

It didn't happen at the best time (Sod's Law) as my car is in an advanced state of knackerdom and a doc's appointment for Dad loomed so attention was divided.

All is now well (I hope) and, having returned home, a mug of tea is at my right hand.

All is right with the world.

Well, almost...

Gravdigr · 02-27-2020, 02:53 PM

I'll take luck over skill every time.

ETA: I was gonna suggest one of those file recovery programs...

Carruthers · 02-27-2020, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

I'll take luck over skill every time.:thumb

Unfortunately, there seems to be an almost permanent shortage of both at Carruthers Towers!

BigV · 02-27-2020, 08:01 PM

Aw Carruthers, I bet you're PLENTY lucky....

02-27-2020, 05:25 AM	#1
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	Unable to access pasword protected USB Drive I have a TDK Media Trans-It p/w protected USB drive. Whenever I attempt to unlock it, it says 'Drive is busy, unlock failed, please try later'. I can't see why the system 'thinks' that the drive is in use, there's nothing apparent, so I'm becoming rather worried. There's a whole load of financial records on there and it would be a pain in the fundament if the problem persists. Any advice would be gratefully received. Ta! __________________

02-27-2020, 06:25 AM	#2
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	Update. Problem solved. I'm not quite sure how, but solved it is! __________________

02-27-2020, 09:01 AM	#3
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	It's a safety feature, jerk you around until it's sure you're not a transient crook because they wouldn't put up with that shit and move on. You need a back up to your back up, you could lose that one in a heartbeat. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

02-27-2020, 02:53 PM	#5
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02-27-2020, 08:01 PM	#7
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