Corrupted Files scattered About

[TheSpice]

Hey folks.
Went to backup my flashcard and I found a bunch of very small and very large files scattered about with odd characters.
The specific folders containing these odd characters cannot be transferred to a harddisk and the content also will not delete.

I presume I need to format, which is rather scary despite feeling rather confident that everything is backed up.

here are some questions which you might help me with:

1. what could have caused this? magnets? Airport Xrays?

2. Can I assume this card is now toast? or should a reformat basically solve the issue?

3. Can I assume that the directory where the files are corrupted is also where the broken data is located? or could I have lost items located in totally different directories (i.e., not subdirectories).

thanks

[TheSpice]

Also, If I delete them via the File Manager, I occasionally get this message.

[LyingDalai]

If I were you, I would backup everything that is on the card and buy a new one.

My own favorite:

64GB CF Cards - Tested/Supported

Yes I confirm. This CF works fine. https://amzn.to/3dbPYHi. I have the same and I’ll buy an other to make backup. [31VZEbDUhdL.AC]

Could also be something else than a failing card:

64GB CF Cards - Tested/Supported

FIXED! Here is what I did. I lodged a support ticket with Elektron, who were quick to reply and suggested that I send my OT in for repairs. I have gigs this week and next, so I couldn’t be without an OT, and it is close to Christmas so it would most likely take a few weeks there and back with postage. I decided to bite the bullet and get a mk2. Elektron Japan were very nice and helpful and were able to express ship one to me which arrived in 2 days. I am in Hong Kong, so it was quick to a…

[TheSpice]

Thanks. I have been using a different card without issues. I haven’t tested reformatting and utilizing the old card.