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Q: MEMORY STICKS IN USB PORTS NOT BEING RECOGNISED

I am setting up a new iMac and uploading images and videos from other computers. My iMac will not recognise memory sticks inserted into the USB ports. Can anyone assist please?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on Apr 4, 2012 2:53 AM

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Q: MEMORY STICKS IN USB PORTS NOT BEING RECOGNISED

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  • by X423424X,

    X423424X X423424X Apr 4, 2012 3:01 AM in response to eagle8204
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    Apr 4, 2012 3:01 AM in response to eagle8204

    Maybe they are formatted in a format the mac doesn't recognize?  What OS(s) were used to create those flash drives (windows, linux, ...) on those "other computers"?

     

    Also, have you tried other usb ports?

     

    Is there anything else attached to your usb ports (other than possibly a mouse and keyboard)?

  • by eagle8204,Helpful

    eagle8204 eagle8204 Apr 4, 2012 3:15 AM in response to X423424X
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    Apr 4, 2012 3:15 AM in response to X423424X

    Thank you for replying. Both new sticks were used first in windows based computers at work and I tried to download images on my home iMac. I have been able to connect iPad and iPhone through the USB ports.

     

    I have also found that some music CD's have not been recognised in the DVD/CD slot.

     

    I have a lot of learning to do.