[MP3]: unable to create the directory Solved

Question

Hello

Here’s my problem

I ordered a 1GB MP3 player from a website last week, and it's from the brand Néo.

I received it two days ago and tried to add music to it. After using about ~650MB (with 325MB free), I can no longer add music, and I receive this error message:

" Unable to copy *song title*: Unable to create the directory or file. "

And I can't add anything anymore.. I tried removing all the music from the MP3 and putting it back but to no avail, I still get this error message after about 650MB of music added.

I even tried restarting my computer, but it's still the same

What should I do? Please reply quickly, help me!

Michel · Accepted Answer

This error "Unable to copy *song title*: Unable to create the directory or file." on a USB drive is related to the fact that these drives are formatted in FAT(16), which has a limit on the number of files that can be placed in the "root" directory. It is therefore common for this message to appear, even when the drive is far from being full.

> "I tried but it says: unable to create the folder 'new folder' Unable to create the directory or file..."

You need to delete at least 1 or 2 files. Then you will be able to create the new folder. After that, reduce the number of files in the root directory by placing them in folders.

Depending on the software you are using to read your mp3s, I don't know if grouping them in folders will cause a playback issue or not. But one thing is certain: this limit on the number of files in the root directory of a USB drive, especially if the names of these files are long.

evil kyubi · Answer

You need to create a new folder in the USB drive directory and then copy the remaining files into it. I don't know why this happens, but at least this way it works.

lalane_51 · Answer

I tried but it says: unable to create the folder 'new folder' Unable to create the directory or file..   So what else should I do?

rayan · Answer

Merci à tous, j'ai réussi à mettre de la musique sur mon MP3 grâce à vous, merci beaucoup, surtout à celui qui m'a aidé.

dimitri · Answer

Hello,
this is the first message I'm posting on this forum!
Here is my problem: I have an MP3 player brand "digital player MP4", well, it's my father's!
I wanted to reorganize an existing playlist on his player by adding a few tracks, so to make the task easier, I deleted the content of his player by selecting a track and then choosing: "delete all". I see that everything has been erased! So far, so good!
Later, once the selection was made, I wanted to transfer my selection to the player (send to "removable disk") and that’s where the problems start: "unable to create the folder or file".
I go to "My Computer", select the corresponding removable disk for the player, no files! I try to create one and here’s the message: "unable to create the folder: new folder, unable to create a directory or file"... I hope I have been clear enough?
PS: when I try to open the music folder of the MP3 player, it says: no documents!

What should I do to transfer music from the PC to the MP3 player?
I have the impression that I have deleted, along with the music, the different files that made up the MP3 player (except for the games and settings mode upon verification)

Thank you in advance for your help.

yoyo · Answer

I confirm friends, format to fat32.   Ps: I like fat32 girls

Missdiablesse · Answer

Thank you all, I also had the same problem as "lalane" and so in 3 seconds I found the solution! Thank you!

armia · Answer

Salt, I was wondering if you had found what you were looking for. I also have the same problem and I don’t know how to solve it. I have the same MP player as you, so if you know, contact me at this address: armia_94550@hotmail.fr. Well, see you later!

Thanks in advance.

mamalovehorse · Answer

Actually, I bought a digital MP4 player and I'm unable to create the directory, etc. I don't have any music or folder at all and I don't understand. If you could help me, I would be very grateful. Thank you in advance.

célia29 · Answer

Merci beaucoup Michel pour la résolution de la clé USB, maintenant je peux mettre toute ma musique dessus. Merci encore, tu es un génie de l'informatique !!!!

lilie · Answer

How to create a directory? Please don't take too long to respond, thank you!!!

lumino · Answer

Hello, yesterday I reset my mp3 (1GB "digital mp3 player") and actually I put some music on it, it worked well and then I removed it but I think I deleted the "record" file and that file is causing me a problem. I always get the same message when I try to put music on my mp3: "impossible to create a directory or a file," so it's quite annoying and I'm not a computer expert, that's why I'm counting on you to let me know your solutions.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE AND I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR RESPONSES WITH IMPATIENCE.

sarah22 · Answer

I deleted the MP3 directory completely from my Neo player As a result, when I go to MP3, it says no documents What can I do? Thank you

neric01 · Answer

I have an error message that says unable to create the directory or file. What should I do? Please help me.

miK · Answer

Try to format it a bit higher up in the conversation, the solution is given... good luck.

emouvue666 · Answer

Thank you! This conversation has helped me a lot!!!!!

Rom · Answer

Thank you Michel, I thought my USB stick was faulty!  A format in FAT32 and bam! Everything is back to normal!   Romain

Elodie · Answer

cash the formatting works great I'm so happy I thought my mp4 was destined for the trash I was scared thanks guys!!!  kisses

wilson, · Answer

I received an MP3/MP4 from the AKOR brand, but I have a problem. When I try to create a folder, it says "impossible to create the new folder" or "impossible to create the directory or file."
I haven't been able to put any music on it yet, please help me!!

josef · Answer

Thank you all, you are nice ;)

SachaPlume · Answer

It also works for regular USB flash drives.  Thank you.  Sacha

ahmed · Answer

Bonjour, j'ai un problème. En fait, il y a deux jours, quand j'ai branché mon MP4 sur mon PC, je n'avais plus aucun dossier, ni musique, ni photo. Et quand j'ai cliqué sur "Créer un nouveau dossier", il y a un message qui apparaissait : "Impossible de créer le nouveau dossier et impossible de créer le répertoire ou le fichier." Aidez-moi s'il vous plaît.

FitzChevalerie · Answer

Hello! I have a problem with my USB drive. I'm not sure this is the right place to post, I hope you'll forgive me!  So here it is, as soon as I create a new folder on my drive, it instantly fills up with files of type "file" with an ancient modification date (02/07/1980 at 00:00)!! These files have names like a, 9, Q, well, some random thing! In properties, it shows a size of 0 bytes, but when I hover over the file, it shows a size ranging from 16 to 120 bytes!  When I try to delete or rename them, it says: "Unable to delete File: Cannot read from the source file or disk."  I implore your help as soon as possible!  Best regards, FitzChevalerie

Bisexual youth · Answer

Thank you! Thanks to you, I can now travel calmly =)

tatia-shura · Answer

Thank you, it works!!!!!

sexybabylove101 · Answer

Hello, this message is for Demitri. I really want to thank you because it was because of you that I was able to fix the problem with my Mp4. Seriously, I love you! Thank you so much!!

ouatou2000 · Answer

Thank you, Michel, really, it's a very effective solution for a problem that I spent more than half an hour trying to solve. Thank you once again and good luck.

solo · Answer

THANK YOU, I was able to retrieve my USB drive.

[MP3]: unable to create the directory

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