Endurance & Reliability

Always start the AlcorMP software before inserting the USB flash drive.

Supports dividing the flash drive into public, secure, or bootable virtual CD-ROM partitions. Step-by-Step Guide to Using Alcor MP 20.07.17

: Save a copy of the original AlcorMP.ini file in a separate folder before making changes. If you encounter errors later, you may need to restore this "clean" version. 2. Software Configuration

A hexadecimal string representing the exact NAND memory chip type inside.

Deactivate your antivirus software temporarily, as these utilities are often flagged as false positives due to their low-level hardware access.

| Error Message | Likely Cause | Solution | |---------------|--------------|----------| | “Not supported flash” | MP tool doesn’t recognize NAND ID | Find a newer/older MP tool version that supports MP 200717 but with updated flash database | | “Bad block too many” | NAND is worn out or counterfeit | Attempt low-level format with ECC set to 4-bit or 8-bit | | “Device removed unexpectedly” | Poor USB connection or power drop | Use rear USB port, disable USB selective suspend | | “MP 200717 not match” | Wrong tool version | Search for exact “AlcorMP 200717” specific build |

Plug your broken USB flash drive into a USB 2.0 port if possible. Avoid using USB hubs. 3. Launch AlcorMP

To use this tool effectively, the user must follow a strict process:

You should consider using this tool if your USB flash drive is experiencing the following issues:

Before running the software, download a hardware analysis tool such as or Flash Drive Information Extractor . Plug in your drive and verify that the "Controller Vendor" reads Alcor Micro and the "Controller Part-Number" matches AU6989SN (or variants GTC/GTD/GTE/TA). Step 2: Prepare Your Environment

You should use this tool if your USB drive is detected by your computer (e.g., in Windows Device Manager) but cannot be used. Common symptoms include: The drive shows "No Media" or in Disk Management. Windows reports "Please insert a disk into removable disk." The drive fails to format regardless of the tool used.

: This version of AlcorMP does not have the database for your specific flash chip. You may need a newer (or older) version. "40000: Read Configuration File Error" : Try running the program as Administrator or ensure the AlcorMP.ini file isn't set to "Read Only". Drive Not Recognized

For legitimate use, some Alcor drives ship with a CD-ROM partition containing the exact MP tool version. If you still have the original packaging, check for a mini-CD or a “Tools” folder on the drive.

Proceed with caution. Always use a tool like ChipGenius to verify your drive has an Alcor controller before attempting to use this software. If you do not know your VID (Vendor ID) and PID (Product ID), do not use this tool.

While "200717" is firmware-specific, the underlying hardware for most Alcor MP 200717 devices shares these characteristics:

Run the software on a Windows 7 or Windows 10 environment (running as Administrator).

This confirms your drive is built around an Alcor controller programmed with the MP 200717 firmware.

If asked for a password, leave it blank and click OK (or try "123").