Sorry about delay in replying. thanks everyone for trying to grapple with this.
- Yes the drive is recognised. I can access it and play music.
- I _believe_ I used to be able to move files around on it.
- I have tried disabling what I _think_ is file protection. 'Nothing' happens.
- Error message reads: well, there isn't one. deleting, copying, moving are all disabled. Don't even show up in the right click list.