USB Key File System

[Derek Broughton]

Mumia W. wrote:

> On 08/18/2008 03:27 PM, Sam Albers wrote:
>> I have some trouble with my Cruzer Micro 4GB USB key. I use this device
>> primarily to move file between XP and Ubuntu. I was on XP recently and
>> out of boredom changed the name of the USB key to "Danger Bird". Now when
>> I try to use the key in Ubuntu I received the error message:
>> 
>> The volume uses the Danger Bird file system which is not supported by
>> your system.
>> 
>> I am wondering if there is any way to reformate the USB key in Ubuntu. I
>> have tried reformatting it in Windows but this does not seem to have any
>> effect. Any ideas on how I might be able to simply reset this USB key to
>> factory settings or change the file system?
>> 
>> Thanks in advance.
>> 
>> 
> 
> I recently had to reformat my usb key, and it was as simple as this:
> 
> mkdosfs -n MYLABEL /dev/sda14

I wonder if you can actually mkdosfs on a 4GB key?

In any case, one of the mkfs options would work, and I suspect the OP
accidentally changed the wrong thing and didn't actually change its _name_. 
I don't know what he _did_ do, but your command should give him a useable
stick.
-- 
derek