Yes. Formating it Erases ALL the data of the usb.
No it cannot. I did a science fair project on this and i couldn't remove any data from the usb drives.
To erase a USB memory stick, using a MAC, use the application Disk Utility. With the USB stick inserted into the USB drive, highlight that stick from the list of drives. Then select erase. It will erase all of the files on the drive and reformat it. You can also use a program called Houdini 2, which will allow you to see hidden files, move, and erase them.
Best case scenario is that you erase the data on the usb drive. Worst case is that you ruin the drives ability to carry information.
Best case scenario is that you erase the data on the usb drive. Worst case is that you ruin the drives ability to carry information.
USB flash drives will stop working from write and erase cycles when there is a problem with the device.
No, the USB extension cables will not eventually stop working as a result of the write and erase cycles.
No, the USB memory card reader cannot stop working from the write and erase cycles.
Formatting your hard disk for the PS3 will erase everything on it. If you are adding a hard disk to your PS3 it will prepare the drive for the system.
No DVD ripper will erase data from a DVD.
you can't
The amount of write and erase cycles on a USB flash drive will depend on the flash drive. It is best to check with the manufacturer, because too many write and erase cycles can affect the length of time the flash drive will operate.
just go into your data managment where all your games get saved and erase the saved data and you will be able to start a new game.