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Old 10-28-2009, 04:03 AM   #1
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Guys my linuxmint isnt able to even detect my USB flash drive. the port is working fine cuz my mouse on the same port operates.

any idea how i can make it work? it is not detected.
 
Old 10-28-2009, 04:46 AM   #2
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Guys my linuxmint isnt able to even detect my USB flash drive. the port is working fine cuz my mouse on the same port operates.

any idea how i can make it work? it is not detected.
Do you only have one USB port ?
If you have more connect the USB flash drive to a other port.
 
Old 10-28-2009, 05:14 AM   #3
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what is the output from
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dmesg
when you plugin the usb ?
Is the usb formatted?
 
Old 10-28-2009, 11:34 AM   #4
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the laptop has 3 USB ports and have tried all.
the usb has data, previous linux machine used to atleast detect the drive while plugged in.
 
Old 10-28-2009, 01:05 PM   #5
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try to install pmount
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sudo apt-get install autofs pmount
 
  


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