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I have one Chipsbnk USB .. same error… only resolution i get is : REPLACEMENNT
and do not buy another Chipsbnk USB.
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I have also the same problem… if i try to format it under WinXP-Prof + SP2
it says that it´s not able to format it… moreover i am not able to change the values in the “format-dialog” ( Size = 8MB, Format=FAT,…)
if u can help me please post a replay or send me an e-mail to: (email removed)
greez& big THX
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i’ve same problem too
maybe its reason is some kind of virus or something?
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I’m sorry if i post this one… because I really need a driver of 1Gb Chipsbnk USB flashdrive? If you have, please share it with me.. Thank you so much:)
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has anyone solved the problem yet or found the firmware for it???? i have just had the same problem with my 512mb one and now is just thinking its an 8mb one and will not format???
any help???
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Apart from an unknown quality problem, one of two “in-service” 1GB ChipsBnk based USB flash drives failed this morning. I had two brand new units in a box, and NEITHER worked, reporting the same failures; 8MB capacity instead of 1GB as reported by both an XP and Vista machine that refused to format the drives.
Out of the four, my wife and I were using one each with two new spares on hand. The first two worked out of the box perfectly, until now. I think it is WAY TOO SUSPICIOUS to discover the two spare drives, not ever having been touched before, fail to work out of the box. The odds of randomly picking two initial drives that did work against two more in the same box that didn’t is well below 50%.
I think it might be HIGHLY likely something external is at work. Something like a brief, large magnetic field (lightning does this) corrupting the chips. Or it could be a continuous prevailing field that’s fragging these things. I can’t know, but I think this is at least a discovery that USB flash memory is FRAGILE and needs to be handled with allot more care than I have originally thought.
I have also the same problem with you guys. I’ve tried all the kinds of formatting tools from Windows XP Disk Management to even the low level or DOS format and up again to the windows based HP Disk Key Format Tool but the same results. By the way, I have a 4GB USB ChipsBNK Flash Drive which I bought last night and was read by my PC as 8MB capacity only.
My last resort, send it back to the dealer and have it replace. The ChipsBNK chips are not good therefore be aware of it the next time you buy a USB Flash Disk. Regards to you all.
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Bottom line … the USB Flash drive faults are hardware failures that usually cannot be fixed with a re-format or other trick. The $9.95 Chinese specials are worth $0. Try a well known name brand for $20-$30 (still Chinese, but hopefully without the lead paint) and use it for awhile before you trust it to store anything important. In addition, set its read/write properties according to your desire. For XP, it’s drive Properties-Hardware-Policies, where it can be set for optimum performance or fast removal. “Optimum Performance” enables read/write caching, making it UNWISE to remove the drive without first clicking the ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ feature to ensure all data is written to the drive. Optionally, it can be set for ‘Fast Removal’, caching disabled, ensuring all data is written without delay.
As a thought, it is possible (unknown) that these faults are being caused by not running ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ in any case by virtue of fragging the chip under power. It looks like ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ may first remove power.
An excess power draw would result in a (very) hot-to-touch flash drive. If so, get it in the trash can, quick. Since the original post, I paid a few bucks more for a well known name and the thing actually works. This does appear to be a case where more money is better. Odds are really high that a cheap, promo priced flash drive will be the most expensive chip one can buy.
I have the same problem USB ChipsBnk 1G, it shows 8Mo, please help
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Sorry, lounis-fare, but this is a fatal flash drive failure. If it contains critical files, I have seen some sites offering file recovery services (did not make note of them)… Google “file recovery”. Otherwise, it’s now junk. The $9 promo units cannot be reliably trusted. $20 or so will get you a name-brand warranted unit.
I’ve hsd this problem too. Don’t buy ChipsBnk flash! Never!
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Close to same problem, I was given a 1 gb chips bnk flash drive. It installed perfectly and everything but windows 2000 wont let me open it, it tells me it needs to be formatted, when i do that it stops and says it can’t be formatted, but wen its in a windows XP machine it works with no problem. WTF? Help please.
I have a 2g ChipsBnk chip in the wrist band of a watch. The watch came with a install cd that had an app that could format the disk and add a password to it. The disk worked fine before format with the PW utility. After that the drive space has gone to 8mb and I’ve tried everything under the sun to restore it. Nothing works. This is the 2nd watch/usb this has happened to with exactly the same problem. The software that ships with the usb drive kills it totally! I will be asking for a refund not a replacement this time I send it back. There is also no information whatsoever about who made this watch/usb or who made or wrote the software. There’s not even any copy right on it! I wont trust these disks ever again.
ps I bought the usb watch from a well known site for the ‘think’ing ‘geek.’
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The ChipsBnk drives that exhibit this have failed. It’s a fairly common fault with this brand.
If you can’t access the flash drive. Make sure to remove it before shot down the power, Or you may lose your data and drive. Anyway, the flash drive controller was very fragile.
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same problem with 4gb model. now only 8mb and no format.
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I too have 4GB Chipsbnk straight out of the box only to find out that it’s only 8MB and can not be formatted nor can be fixed with any utilities there is. Just one testimonial from another very saad customer of Chipsbnk 4GB USB flash drive, it’s only a cheat scam to tease people to buy this lame product for China to earn more currency. In general that’s how they work for their economy, by cheating. It’s been written in histroy books on how they survive for centuries. By cheating. So I if you want to prove what I am saying here try buying one for yourself to see if I’m just trying to destroy their company’s image or was really trying to help you out and save your money on something that really works. Don’t buy Chipsbnk flash disk and its company’s other products.
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HOW TO FIX IT?
any tool?> kinda low level format?
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Hello from downunder,
I have just (2 1/2 weeks ago) bought a 2GB CHIPSBNK v1.9.13 USB Flash Drive from a reputable store here in Australia, ie with many stores in capital cities and major regional towns.
So far so good with drive, ie no probs except that I have a PC with Win98SE on it and was looking to get a driver from CHIPSBNK? who the hell are they and how is it they give life time warranty.
Anyway, anybody know of a chipsbnk driver for Win98? if not, no probs as not a major problem and a good lesson in shopping next time, ie keep away? from cheap as chips items, lol.
I have the same problem too. Although my drive is a free gift online. Design problem, still trying figure it out. I open up the the usb drive and try to replace the flash chip by soldering a new chip.
If anybody has figuring out this problem, please let me know too
i just fixed my usb drive that has the 8mb problem.
I download the chipsbank tool to erase the memory inside the usb. They have many version
first i use ChipGenius, and then chipgenius will lead u to a download page to get those program to erase ur usb chip.
i have same problem on my usb drive. i download ChipGenius. this following is displayed in the tool. but i can’t download from the site. that has the problem in language. the site language is chinese. so please help me to download the tool from the site.
Device Name: +[H:]+USB Mass Storage Device(ChipsBnk Flash Disk USB Device)
PnP Device ID: VID = 0420 PID = 1307
Serial Number: 5&&1B8ABB21&&0&&5
Revision: 5.00
Device Type: Standard USB device - USB2.0 High-Speed
Chip Vendor: Chipsbank
Chip Part-Number: CBM2090/CBM2091
Product Vendor: (N/A)
Product Model: (N/A)
Tools on Web: http://bbs.mydigit.cn/read.php?tid=4345
evice Name: +[H:]+USB Mass Storage Device(ChipsBnk Flash Disk USB Device)
PnP Device ID: VID = 0420 PID = 1307
Serial Number: 5&&1B8ABB21&&0&&5
Revision: 5.00
Device Type: Standard USB device - USB2.0 High-Speed
Chip Vendor: Chipsbank
Chip Part-Number: CBM2090/CBM2091
Product Vendor: (N/A)
Product Model: (N/A)
I have the same model
Please someone help me download the firmware from the website:
pls email it at i> small>(email removed) /small> /i>
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but how it´s works please help me.
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my 2gb flash drive when formatted from hp usb disk storage format tool becomes 1TB. ive loaded upto 750GB and it still works great…..
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Please, Some of you can tell us how it works?
I’m not able to use it.
My chip is
Chip Vendor: Chipsbank
Chip Part-Number: CBM2091
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It works!!! It was really my problem when my flash drive didn’t work since April of this year… I tried to download the file from http://www.chipbank.com/downloads/do and it really works!!! nothing has changed and still the memory is 1Gb…. try it guys!!!
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Does anyone have a working link? and kindly in english please,. thank you
hello
i have the same 8Mb problem and would like a link to a current working version of the program to re-wipe my chipsbnk usb device to 1GB please
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use this software…
CBM209XUmptoolV1.8.3.2_1122 its there on rapid share
Format the pen drive using the tool called umptool2090_greater2.exe
present in the folder and the pendrive is back into action…
I myself had this problem and got it right using this tool..
Good luck…
Very Usefull!
I fixed my 8m problem. Thanks!
ajaypai88 wrote:
use this software…
CBM209XUmptoolV1.8.3.2_1122 its there on rapid share
Format the pen drive using the tool called umptool2090_greater2.exe
present in the folder and the pendrive is back into action…
I myself had this problem and got it right using this tool..
Good luck…
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good to know u coul solve the problem…cheers
Format Your Flash with ChipsBank_2090&2090EUMPTOOL_V1.7.3.rar
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My 4GB USB drive is listed as only 8MB, and I cannot format it.please give me software
If somebody has manage to solve the problem , please give us detailed explanation how to do it. (same problem with 8GB)
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download this software ChipsBank_2090&2090EUMPTOOL_V1.7.3.rar
from this
http://topdownloads.ru/archives/file/…
and click en boton Format…after click Exit
im recovered from one memory of 64 mb, only see 8 mb!!!! after recovered my 64 mb!!
sorry my english!!!!
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i have a 4GB flash drive and i can’t solve the problem. i already used this software (last version) and still can’t format.
that not ok for me
plz help
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I have this problem too my flash flash 32MB and now is 8MB and can not be formatted :(
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Yes, most people only know to format, etc… But there are ways to “reprogram” the USB device, as USB disks contains an integrated configurable controller and this might offer new options and eventually lead to fixing the problem.
Download UMPTOOL 4.0
The manual can be found here:
http://www.crystalking.com.tw/Flash/P…
But you neednt have it, just click “H” or click “Start All” or something like that. It is simple software.
I did it on mine, and it said “Too many bad blocks”, so I guess the disk is wasted. Maybe there is a change, but not worth the research. Too bad I liked the leather enclosure. Maybe i’ll try to replace the electronic part and reuse the sleeve.
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I recovered my Flash Drive back to work. Before something happend and it was showing 8MB space and I could not even open it or format it, but now thanks to this forum, i followed the procedures discussed above and downloaded umptool2090_greater2.exe tool. After all this procedure I was able to have my Flash Drive working and showing around 1.6 GB space, I can copy, delete, open and create. But one thing that was abit disappointing is that, I couldn’t get the lost data that I had on the Flash Drive. I used different recovery tools, but I couldn’t get a single bit of lost data back.
Thanks to all on this forum.
It works!!!!!!!!!!
I recovered my 4GB flash drive that didn’t work already 2 years.
Thanks A LOT.
ajaypai88 wrote:
use this software…
CBM209XUmptoolV1.8.3.2_1122 its there on rapid share
Format the pen drive using the tool called umptool2090_greater2.exe
present in the folder and the pendrive is back into action…
I myself had this problem and got it right using this tool..
Good luck…
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i have flash drive 1 Gb chipset chipsbnk .. windows xp see 8M and can’t format
why ??
if you have problem .. you can format flashdrive
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dada +)
does anyone of you has already have an umptool?please send me some copy in my email add i> small>(email removed) /small> /i>..please100x..It would be a great help to me .
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You can format the disk.. just right click and hit format.. change the file system to NTFS and itl format.. then your flash disk is back to normal
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I have solution yeah man…!!!! mail me and I send you the software… I’m from Venezuela i> small>(email removed) /small> /i>
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The usb you have is probably a cheap nockoff, I just bought a 32gb usb from them and my computer will only let me put 8gb on it. Since checking around i have found they are selling fakes that don’t have the amount on them they are supposed to (8gb not the 32gb it should have.
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I have a 1 Gb flash drive too and win see 8 Mb
ChipGenius display :
Device Name: +[E:]+USB Mass Storage Device(ChipsBnk Flash Disk USB Device)
PnP Device ID: VID = 0420 PID = 1307
Serial Number: 5&&11EF5F3F&&0&&2
Revision: 4.00
Device Type: Standard USB device - USB2.0 Full-Speed (USB1.1)
Chip Vendor: Chipsbank(??)
Chip Part-Number: CBM2080
Product Vendor: ChipsBnk
Product Model: Flash Disk
Tools on Web: http://bbs.mydigit.cn/read.php?tid=17687
I try with “UMPTOOL V4.03_060928″ but it did not work . I suppose this is just for cbm2090
if so , how can I find a tool for 2080 ?
usbproble wrote:
I have also the same problem… if i try to format it under WinXP-Prof + SP2
it says that it´s not able to format it… moreover i am not able to change the values in the “format-dialog” ( Size = 8MB, Format=FAT,…)
if u can help me please post a replay or send me an e-mail to: i> small>(email removed) /small> /i>
greez& big THX
You might have to reinsert the USB drive couple of times in the computer. See if that works. If that does not work right click on my computers click manage and when the new window pops up go to your usb drive and right click and click change drive letter. There change the drive letter and then try to reinsert the usb drive again.
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me 2!!!!!!!!!!!! waaaaaaaaa
i have the same problem
—–Lukku———
i> small>(email removed) /small> /i>
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i am also having the sony chips pendrive it only shows 8MB instead of 4GB…….How may i solve this any software or solutions,send it to my inbox i> small>(email removed) /small> /i> bye
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I have Kingston usb 4gb the above same problem.
I have kingston Usb option not in this software cbm209xumptoolv1.8.3.2_1122.
Pleae help and what to do, to solve this problem please
Thnx,
Kashan
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same to me… umptool dont work…
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i think the best way 2 avoid this is not 2 use a chipbnks based ****** flash drive….
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None of the above solutions worked for me, I was able to recover the data by taking the drive apart (very carefully).
The chip had detached from the board on one side, but I was able to press it back in place for long enough to recover the data.
Its just a last resort for anyone who needs the data more than the drive.
me icant format it any solutions plz
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hi every one i have the same problem and have flash disk 4gb but it show only 8mb here is the chipgenuis info
Device Name: ?Périphérique d’interface utilisateur USB
PnP Device ID: VID = 1C4F PID = 0003
Serial Number: 5&&2B03D8B8&&0&&2
Revision: (Information not returned)
Device Type: Standard USB device - USB2.0 Full-Speed (USB1.1)
Chip Vendor: (No match record)
Chip Part-Number: (No match record)
Product Vendor: Périphérique
Product Model: d’interface utilisateur USB
Tools on Web: (N/A)
The reason why cannot format it maybe that your USB drive is corrupted, or there exist file system (usually FAT 16/32) errors. See this article http://www.anysoftwaretools.com/knowl… for the step by step formatting error instructions. Should help take some stress out. Regards.
hope this problem has been resolved. FYI according to my experience, you should do low-level format that USB Drive. many vendor, whether its free or paid, could help you to do that. just search on uncle G with keyword Low Level format USB drive or USB Flashdrive. Hope this could help you. your files probably could not be saved, but you get back your USB drive space at its full capacity.
The previously mentioned tool works fine!
Google for CBM209XUmptoolV1.8.3.2_1122, and use the UMPTool2090.exe.
It will show you the drive, click on the left side (where the drive letter is visible), and it will format that drive.
It should not take too long. When its done, you see a report, with among other things it’s proper size.
Good tool!
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BLOCKQUOTE>None of the above solutions worked for me, I was able to recover the data by taking the drive apart (very carefully).
The chip had detached from the board on one side, but I was able to press it back in place for long enough to recover the data. /BLOCKQUOTE> p>
i> b>This tip worked for me! /b> /i> p>My drive registered 8 MB, and although the chips on the board looked fine, gently pinching the chips onto the board while inserting it i> b>worked! /b> /i> The drive showed a full 250 MB, and I was able to copy all of the Word documents to my hard drive. p> b>Thanks, Gar, for posting your tip (November 2011). /b>
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BLOCKQUOTE>None of the above solutions worked for me, I was able to recover the data by taking the drive apart (very carefully).
The chip had detached from the board on one side, but I was able to press it back in place for long enough to recover the data. /BLOCKQUOTE> p>
Great!!
this did the trick for me as well!
Thanks :D
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Hey, I have a CD-R king USB Flash disk 4GB and has a problem if I inserted it in pc the microsoft windows says you need to format the disk in drive f: before you can use it. Then I click start format but windows unable to complete the format.
4gb only reads 8mb capacity problem to reformat
please help!!! :0
CD-R king products don’t really work well.
csormocdepo wrote:
Hey, I have a CD-R king USB Flash disk 4GB and has a problem if I inserted it in pc the microsoft windows says you need to format the disk in drive f: before you can use it. Then I click start format but windows unable to complete the format.
4gb only reads 8mb capacity problem to reformat
please help!!! :0
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Hi,
I know this post is old but I’m trying to reformat USBs that I had custom made for a promotion (4GB capacity). Basically the manufacturer in China created two partitions: a read only CDFS CD-ROM autorun partition and a normal ‘removable disk’. The Autorun feature is for a video but it triggers most antivirus software to identify it as a virus (a false positive) which is annoying and embarrasing to hand out to people! I want to delete this and make the entire disk ‘removable’ & ‘writable’.
I have tried to reformat/clean the disk using ‘cmd’ but doesn’t work, tried Disk Management but can’t delete or reformat the CD-Rom partition. Computer is XP.
I then used Chipgenius and the details are shown below:
Device Name: ++[E:][F:]+USB Mass Storage Device(Generic Flash Disk USB Device)(Generic Flash …
PnP Device ID: VID = 1E3D PID = 2096
Serial Number: 5&&20F5DB59&&0&&1
Revision: 5.00/5.00
Device Type: Standard USB device - USB2.0 High-Speed
Chip Vendor: (No match record)
Chip Part-Number: (No match record)
Product Vendor: Generic
Product Model: Flash Disk
Tools on Web: (N/A)
Then opened up the USB and the chip is a Chipsbank CBM2096 with D1W860-16PT underneath.
Using this I’ve downloaded the UMPTool but that doesn’t even seem to detect the USB - I’m confused with the settings and was wondering if anyone can help?
Thanks
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You Can Use “HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool” instead of any other its great download via cnet.com works very well or go to link ” http://download.cnet.com/HP-USB-Disk-… ” it worked for me…….. hope it also works for u….. :)
to recover ur entire usb device just visit ” http://download.cnet.com/HP-USB-Disk-… ” and download and use it on any pc or laptop…….. i have lenovo and just recovered my entire scandisk usb drive of 4 gb
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