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PvA in danger! USB drive failing! (EDIT: Mostly saved!)
11 years ago
Okay, so I have the main PvA files on a USB thumb drive. Been saving the big progress on it so I can work between my two computers.
Anyways, I was using the same USB drive to transfer files to my laptop when I noticed something odd about the files I was transferring. They are mostly furry art and fursuit pictures that were in some folders. However, when I put the USB drive in the laptop. I found that some of the files wasn't reading. The pic would come up on the viewer saying they can't be viewed. I looked in a folder and saw an odd folder, which it's name was "(square)(square) (square) ."
This folder couldn't be entered nor copied or deleted. I panicked when I remembered that PvA was on the same USB, and went to see if it was all safe. It seemed so, so I tried copying it to the laptop. Not all the files loaded, my heart felt crashed. I looked in the PvA folders (On the USB,) and see that some files are missing, and others maybe safe, and in some folders. That "(square)(square) (square) ." folder can be found. Etherway. I'm damn hoping what I find is still usable.
Still looking though the stuff and will try to keep you guys updated on this matter.
If anyone knows what this odd file is, please let me know! Is it a virus or the USB drive going to crap? I've had other USB's that was transferred many many more times then this one. Also, I always made sure to "Eject" this USB before removing it.
EDIT:
Below is a list of items that are ether a big save and what is lost at this point.
I'll update as I search the drive...
Next demo Game Maker file. (For Mark) = SAFE! (This makes me the gladdest) :D
Next demo external Music, art, and Sound Effects. = Had to find slightly older collections of. Shouldn't be too out dated.
Demo files for Archie... = GONE! ;n;
Assorted pieces of PvA art is safe, missing, or replaced by the "(square)(square) (square) ." folder.
Vore animation files = ALL INTACT! *Sigh of relief*
Most alt level/boss builds are Okay. The Metro Boss Tank was lost though. (I spent 3 days making that from scratch! DX )
FINAL EDIT for this journal.
All the PvA files that haven't been lost have been loaded to my laptop. Looking at what I have and what was lost, there is some stuff I worked hard on that's been lost. However I'm more relived that I was able to save what I have. A virus scan has been done of all the files and there is no alarms going off. Also, since the project of PvA has landed on many computers, I can go back to those units to get back some of the lost date. However versus peaces of art for the game needs to be remade. At least one such piece that was going to be in the next demo.
Madcommanderfox makes a good point on getting a second USB drive to keep a second copy of PvA's files on. Though before truly put back ups on a second drive, All the current files have to be organized so updating the backup is way easier.
On that note. I'm sorry this ended up happening. The PvA files were gonna be loaded onto my laptop regardless of this event, so it does feel like lose was avoidable. Just how things went I guess. It did make me want to work a bit more on PvA, so that a bright side I guess. lol
Anyways, I was using the same USB drive to transfer files to my laptop when I noticed something odd about the files I was transferring. They are mostly furry art and fursuit pictures that were in some folders. However, when I put the USB drive in the laptop. I found that some of the files wasn't reading. The pic would come up on the viewer saying they can't be viewed. I looked in a folder and saw an odd folder, which it's name was "(square)(square) (square) ."
This folder couldn't be entered nor copied or deleted. I panicked when I remembered that PvA was on the same USB, and went to see if it was all safe. It seemed so, so I tried copying it to the laptop. Not all the files loaded, my heart felt crashed. I looked in the PvA folders (On the USB,) and see that some files are missing, and others maybe safe, and in some folders. That "(square)(square) (square) ." folder can be found. Etherway. I'm damn hoping what I find is still usable.
Still looking though the stuff and will try to keep you guys updated on this matter.
If anyone knows what this odd file is, please let me know! Is it a virus or the USB drive going to crap? I've had other USB's that was transferred many many more times then this one. Also, I always made sure to "Eject" this USB before removing it.
EDIT:
Below is a list of items that are ether a big save and what is lost at this point.
I'll update as I search the drive...
Next demo Game Maker file. (For Mark) = SAFE! (This makes me the gladdest) :D
Next demo external Music, art, and Sound Effects. = Had to find slightly older collections of. Shouldn't be too out dated.
Demo files for Archie... = GONE! ;n;
Assorted pieces of PvA art is safe, missing, or replaced by the "(square)(square) (square) ." folder.
Vore animation files = ALL INTACT! *Sigh of relief*
Most alt level/boss builds are Okay. The Metro Boss Tank was lost though. (I spent 3 days making that from scratch! DX )
FINAL EDIT for this journal.
All the PvA files that haven't been lost have been loaded to my laptop. Looking at what I have and what was lost, there is some stuff I worked hard on that's been lost. However I'm more relived that I was able to save what I have. A virus scan has been done of all the files and there is no alarms going off. Also, since the project of PvA has landed on many computers, I can go back to those units to get back some of the lost date. However versus peaces of art for the game needs to be remade. At least one such piece that was going to be in the next demo.
Madcommanderfox makes a good point on getting a second USB drive to keep a second copy of PvA's files on. Though before truly put back ups on a second drive, All the current files have to be organized so updating the backup is way easier.
On that note. I'm sorry this ended up happening. The PvA files were gonna be loaded onto my laptop regardless of this event, so it does feel like lose was avoidable. Just how things went I guess. It did make me want to work a bit more on PvA, so that a bright side I guess. lol
Here's how to install Google Drive: https://support.google.com/drive/an...../2374989?hl=en
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Sounds like what you have found is actually a malicious virus that corrupts files rather than outright deleting them or changing your system to become broke as hell. The files may be re-named, made unable to be opened through internal changes, etc. etc. In doing so, these files can be transferred from host to host, but usually rely on an OS to function as designed.
While putting the files onto this flash/thumb drive, they may not have been able to function, but they're still there and can continue to corrupt once put on his laptop, albeit while on the drive, they're more in stasis.
The problem you'll probably experience is that your files may have traces of code on them, and you'll probably want to do a scan on your computer using your virus protection (whatever it is. norton, mcafee, w/e people use these days) and see how far it has gone. USUALLY you can cleanse your files by ridding them of said code using the anti-virus software, but usually most of them just outright remove them for "extra precaution."
I've been there myself, so I know the feeling of things like this being lost |:T
I'm PARANOID with my USBs, if I don't have QUADRUPLE copies of everything, I'm scared that the three I do have will all simultaneously IMPLODE!