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    Unable to open USB Flash drive by double clicking

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by coolguy, Dec 2, 2007.

  1. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    When I double click the attached USB Flash drive this error (see picture) comes up. I always have to right click and then explore to view files. How do I set program association for the usb drive?
     

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    coolguy, Dec 2, 2007
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  2. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    What kind of files does the drive have on it?

    Have you set Autoplay defaults?
     
    pixelot, Dec 2, 2007
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  3. scythie

    scythie I died for your sins.

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    Same thing happens to me all the time on all computers -- home or school. I haven't tried with my new laptop, though.

    And I also do the same thing -- Right click, Explore.

    "Solution" [well I don't find it too big of a problem, but..] greatly appreciated. :eek:
     
    scythie, Dec 2, 2007
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  4. Reason

    Reason Notebook Guru

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    Probably, It's like a virus !!! or something similar malware..
     
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  5. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    No...no virus....stop scaring him...i had faced a similar issue...can't remember but i went to control panel & administrative tools...**** i forgot sorry
     
    Nocturnal310, Dec 2, 2007
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