Writing to USB key

[Thomas Beckett]

>
>What is the file system on the usb key?
>
I didnt actually check but it will be fat16 or fat 32

> 
> Are you just pulling it out of the socket, or are you unmounting it (right
> click on the drive icon)?
>

I originally just pulled it out. But I can equally recreate the
problem when ejecting the key properly.

I dont think it is a problem with how i remove the key as when I put
it in for the first time, no files or folder showed up at all. But it
must be mounting ok (or partly ok) as when i view the contents in xp
the folder is there (along with the other half a dozen that were
already)

Thanks for the help - any further suggestions?