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It depends on how large the flash drive is, and how large the files are.
Take the size of the flash drive in GB, divide by the average size of the files in MB, and multiply by 1000.
So for example if you are storing photographs that are 2 MB in size on an 8 GB flash drive, you could store approximately 8 / 2 x 1000 = 4000 photos
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It also depends on the file structure in use. Most flash drives come pre-formatted with either FAT32 or exFAT - although most of them can be re-formatted to use other file structures. Both FAT32 and exFAT allow some flexibility in the size of the clusters used. Since storage is allocated by cluster - with enough clusters allocated to accommodate each file, the maximum number of files is also limited to the number of clusters.
As an example, theoretically if you had an 8 TB flash drive (wouldn't that be sweet) formatted with FAT32 using 32 KB clusters the maximum number of files would be 268,173,300. For smaller total capacity and/or larger cluster size, the number of files will diminish proportionately.
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∙ 12y agoA flash drive can hold data forever as long as you don't delete it off the drive.
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Can you back up music on a flash drive?
Yes, as long as the flash drive is big enough to hold the file(s).
How many mp3 and mp4 files would you be able to store on 32 gb flash drive?
A 32 GB flash drive can hold about 2050 MP3 files. A 32 GB flash drive will hold around 64 MP4 files, depending on how long they are. USB flash drives are able to be written over if you want to delete the information.
How do you copy a DVD for a flash drive?
Yes. Data DVDs can be copied directly as long as they are not copy-protected software. Video or audio DVDs will require transcoding. Make sure the flash drive has enough room to hold the contents of the disc.
Is an usb flash drive an input or output device?
A USB Flash drive is considered a storage medium. Data can be both read, stored, and sent to / from a USB Flash drive, but it does not in itself input or output any data.
What kind of data does CF memory cards hold?
A compact flash memory card can hold all kinds of data. It can hold pictures, documents, anything as long as it does not go over the maximum size of the memory card.
How long can the data be retained in USB pen-drive?
As far as I know, a pen drive can hold data for ever. i don't mean like for a millennium but you know what i mean,(A long lng time!!)
Can personal media drive hold files?
Hard drive disks, Flash drives, Cd's, Floppy disks and etc., can hold files so long as they are not bigger than the space of storage on the device.
How do you recover flash drive files?
You have almost much chances to recover lost files from USB flash as long as the user do the right things. By relying on a USB flash drive recovery program (see related link) users can retrieve USB files deleted, formatted or lost due to any reasons provided that the data contained in the files are not overwritten (by new data) which means you'd better immediately stop using the flash drive in case you may ruin the chances of USB flash recovery.
How do you get a flash drive unjammed and will the files still be safe?
To get your flash drive unstuck, you will probably have to use as much of your strength and pull it out of your computer. Luckily, you will not lose any of your files as long as the flash drive itself is not damaged.
How long does a flash drive last?
2- 8 years
What is an example of Long-term memory?
hard disk drive
Can you store downloaded computer games on the flash drives?
As long as it shows up as some sort of icon or file, it may be put on the flash drive, but there must be space available in the flash drive.
