How to Clone a Memory Stick

Memory Stick is a proprietary flash memory card developed by Sony. The memory card is most commonly used in Sony-branded cameras, audio and video players and the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP). Since the device is flash-based, it can be easily written and rewritten to, unlike CDs or DVDs. Cloning the Memory Stick is simply a matter of copying the data over to a new Memory Stick.

Instructions

1. Connect the original Memory Stick to your computer. If your computer has a built-in memory card reader, simply insert the Memory Stick. If you do not have a built-in reader, you will need a USB Memory Stick adapter.

2. Connect the blank Memory Stick to your computer.

3. Open the Windows Start menu and select "Computer." The Memory Sticks are listed in "Computer" as removable drives.

4. Double-click the original Memory Stick within Windows Explorer. Choose "Edit," then "Select All." Select "Edit," then "Copy." This copies all files contained on the Memory Stick.

5. Navigate back to "Computer" and double-click the blank Memory Stick. Select "Edit," then "Paste." The files from the original Memory Stick are copied to the new one, exactly as they were.

References

• Gizmodo: How Long Before Sony Kills the Memory Stick?
• Microsoft: Copy and Paste a File