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I deleted the Sony PSP folder on my unit, help!Dave, I hooked up my Sony PSP to my Windows PC and, darn it, accidentally deleted everything on the memory stick. Now I'm stuck. How do I recreate everything? If you're okay with having a complete rebuild, then your best bet might be to just reformat the Memory Stick on your Sony PSP directly. That's done by going to Home, then Settings, then System Settings, then find Format Memory Stick and select it by pressing the "X" button. It'll build all the files and folders you need. Failing that, or if you have some content still on your 'stick and want to avoid a complete reformat, hook your PSP up to your PC (or Mac, for that matter), then make sure that there's a folder on the very topmost level called "PSP". Within that here's what you should end up with: ![]() While you're at it, you can easily drop JPEG images into the PHOTO folder and MP3 files into your MUSIC folder. Done? Click on the PSP disk on your Windows screen and select Eject (or if you're on a Mac, use control-click Eject instead). Now unplug your PSP and you should be back in business!
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Tagged: Previous: Clicking on a file icon launches Search on my Windows PC? Next: How do I fix autoplay on Windows XP SP2? Reader Comments To Date: 116APRules said, on October 6, 2005 12:47 AM:
Hi Dave, APRules@Gmail.com jackbutt said, on December 7, 2005 6:15 AM:
I dont really have a comment and this but I would like to know exactly what a chai is PS: whats up with the equation? tryin 2 keep alchoholics, and 2 year olds from posting? KARL said, on December 28, 2005 10:28 AM:
How do you clear upgrade from memory stick on psp. nick said, on December 31, 2005 3:22 PM:
Can't download music to PSP. Files get transfered to PSP,and appropriate bits are used. Unfortunately,PSP shows no tracks. I have reformated no help! Skater4Life said, on January 11, 2006 5:18 PM:
how do i take video clips from websites like funnyjunk.com and put them onto my PSP
SPAZMAN said, on February 6, 2006 5:02 PM:
how do i take video clips from websites like funnyjunk.com and put them onto my PSP Jerry said, on February 8, 2006 9:19 PM:
okay I still have Win98se and whenever I plug in my psp it cant find it what do I do? TOM said, on February 11, 2006 7:13 PM:
I created the MP_ROOT\100MNV01 folder and transferred video file. When I tried to play it, it says no videos even though my disc space is full. whats up with that? PSP sucks. BRACE said, on July 17, 2006 4:32 PM:
I DON'T HAVE A VIDEO FILE ON MY PSP, AND I JUST FORMATTED MY MEMORY STICK WHAT DO I DO? Tom said, on December 12, 2006 10:19 PM:
Every time i turn on my psp it goes to a black screen and cant do anything. Is there a way to fix this mess? Tiroun said, on December 24, 2006 2:52 PM:
hey Dave, I had the same problem as the guy up on top. I did as you said. now I can listen to music again and put pictures on my psp again. but I still can“t save my games nor can I format it from the psp. what can I do? leah said, on January 10, 2007 5:36 PM:
hey dave i was wondering how do i get video clips from like ebaums world or funny junk onto my psp? fred said, on January 18, 2007 3:46 PM:
how do i get a video onto my psp because i go to MP_ROOT and all the stuff but it wont go on ,,i got photos and stuff but not videos so...what do i do next . thanks for your time dj said, on February 17, 2007 2:09 PM:
I DON'T HAVE A VIDEO FILE ON MY PSP, AND I JUST FORMATTED MY MEMORY STICK WHAT DO I DO? nathan said, on February 17, 2007 2:11 PM:
how do i get a video onto my psp because i go to MP_ROOT and all the stuff but it wont go on ,,i got photos and stuff but not videos so...what do i do next . thanks for your time Brandon said, on March 23, 2007 9:54 PM:
can someone please help me!!! Tim said, on April 20, 2007 12:23 AM:
THERE ISN'T A VIDEO FOLDER ON MY PSP. I CREATED ONE AND PUT MP4 VIDEOS BUT THEY WONT PLAY OR COME UP. :/ WHAT DO I DO. get back to me pls bilal said, on April 30, 2007 11:53 AM:
i do everything i convet video to mepg 4 psp when i put it IN MP_ROOT folder .when i go back it says no video but my memory is in used. Dips said, on May 11, 2007 10:24 AM:
I also have the same problem my psp did not come with a video folder I tried creating one but it ate up space and no videos to display so please answer this questions hasn said, on August 2, 2007 6:53 AM:
hi, i need help making a VIDEO folder in my psp can you tell me how please and how to play the videos on my psp please? amar said, on August 28, 2007 5:58 PM:
i dont have a video file on the computer when i connect the psp and the computer with usb cable..help? TWIST3D said, on November 2, 2007 11:50 PM:
JUST TO CLEAR UP SOME LITTLE PROBLEMS SEEMS TO BE HAVING.... 1. Register your PSP with sony and get the latest firmware. 2. Missing folders on your PSP memory card can be reset by simply formatting the card through your PSP's system sttings. 3. When wanting to add video make sure you drag & drop a .THM file to your VIDEO folder (not your mproot folder) aswell as the .MP4 File.. (If your looking for a good dvd convertor then IMTOO Platinum Ripper is what i use). 4. Drag and drop your pictures to picture folder & mp3's to music folder. 5. If you do not have any of these folders either do STEP1 & STEP2 or create them via you pc. Plug you PSP into computer navigate to USB, a window will now open... Create the folders named - MUSIC , PICTURES , VIDEO , . 6. THE PSP FOLDER... Inside this folder there should be the following folders. If not then create them. - COMMON - ? SAVEDATA - Game Saves. SYSTEM - ? THEME - Themes are stored here if you have the latest firmware that is. Anyway thats about all i can say on the matter for now... Just some quick other notes... The psp speakers are very quiet, this due to a public convenience law or something, you will find the volume very loud through headphones. Also as you all already kno i'm sure, the screen scratches so easy.. When i say easy i mean a piece of tissue paper will leave scratches. Get yourself a proper cleaning cloth and try to use a self adhiesive screen protector. joshua gibson said, on November 25, 2007 8:32 PM:
ok i have a question, from what i gathered from people saying stuff is that i will need to update my psp with stuff like with newer softare im not sure what this is, i am getting my psp in 6 days and was told that i need new software as soon as i get it so can u send me a e-mail i would really appreciate it thanks man and happy thanks giving:) Rick said, on December 11, 2007 11:32 PM:
I cant remember when i first got my psp if there was a folder labeled VIDEOS. Basically what i want to no is how do you retrieve one or two folders without having to completly rebuild Lucy said, on January 4, 2008 2:38 PM:
Hey Dave, I have put a video on my psp but it wont work again! please help. cheers ! x John said, on January 5, 2008 3:17 PM:
I created the MP_ROOT\100MNV01 folder and transferred video file. When I tried to play it, it says no videos even though my disc space is full. whats up with that? reuben azzopardi said, on February 12, 2008 8:55 AM:
I update my psp to a ver 3.52 and now it isnt taking any iso/cso files.when i copy them to the memory stick it will say corrupted data...can you help me pls Harish said, on April 15, 2008 8:08 AM:
Hi Dave Can we play video file in Sony PSP, i tried but i couldn't able to view any Mp4 files hellboy said, on May 11, 2008 6:22 PM:
Thank you for the re-formatting the memory stick through psp.Because last time, I formatted it through comp and all gone. Greg said, on May 13, 2008 7:55 PM:
When adding and removing files from the PSP via iMac, the Memory Stick does not update its corresponding new available space. For instance, I had 89MB's remaining and removed a 300mb movie. Even after powering down and ejecting and whatnot, the Memory stick still shows 89mb's available. Anyone know the issue here? Thanks bob said, on May 16, 2008 6:52 AM:
hi dave, brandon said, on June 18, 2008 9:42 PM:
i need some help...i was trying to install custom firmware on my psp but in the process of formatting it i accidentally deleted all files except MEMSTICK and MSTK_PRO. how do i get them back? Joe said, on June 20, 2008 2:45 AM:
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG YOU'RE A GENIUS! IT WORKED TTTHHHANNKK YOOOUUUU!!!!!!!!!!! Saj said, on July 25, 2008 8:21 PM:
Hi Dave. I have a serious problem. Saj said, on July 25, 2008 8:25 PM:
Hi Dave, melissa said, on August 25, 2008 1:38 PM:
hey dave, i hooked up my PSP 2 the computer, went 2 and clicked on USB connection and it says please wait. I already tryed formatting my memory stick. My Windows XP computer when i hook it up says that it says" USB device not recognized and that the device is unknown. Also when i click on properties of it it says in device status that no drivers r installed 4 this device. I don't know what else 2 do. Please contact me back. i need ur help!!!!!!! suman said, on September 22, 2008 2:09 AM:
from a couple of days im downloading psp stuff from net like wallpapers,themes and it all worked perect but now im not able to play games on psp it says THE GAME COULD NOT BE STARTED ERROR{8 o o 2 o 3 2 1 } francis said, on December 15, 2008 6:16 AM:
umm..tnk u so much!..I mean it!..so MUCH! ...you're a great help to me.:)
SEBI said, on December 30, 2008 4:52 PM:
tank! i follow the instructions and i did it!!! (sry for my english) Alvin said, on January 15, 2009 6:38 AM:
i am using version 5.02 in psp,my game are not works in memory card when i upgrade..i m stuck what can i do? please tell me a way to solve this problem.. and send it to me my email address is kskalvin@hotmail.com garry said, on January 24, 2009 6:56 PM:
hey dave um i tried to do something like it and its not working i dont have a game file and i dont have a video or photo folder on my psp what do i do Mohammad Rubail said, on March 22, 2009 2:19 AM:
hi friends can anyone tell me how to play psp ceanataur said, on March 25, 2009 5:48 PM:
i formatted my psp by right clicking the removable disk because i thought it would default all settings. and now all folders are gone. what should i do? sscott said, on May 15, 2009 8:52 PM:
My control buttons won't work on the right side of my PSP system. Please help. Scott lestere esplana said, on May 17, 2009 5:46 AM:
hey men i accidentally delete the files in my psp thanks to you i got it back.. Mica de leon said, on May 22, 2009 11:41 PM:
Dave, -Mica d. ben said, on May 26, 2009 11:46 PM:
hi help me i upgrade my psp version into 4.05 now i cant play merory stick games and my psp iso folder lost what can i do play play again send me the ans in msn :ben_bad_boi_7@hotmail.com hazim said, on June 19, 2009 12:58 AM:
why my psp do not have ISO? joey06021986 said, on July 29, 2009 2:38 AM:
thanks man! you're the best.... hud said, on August 11, 2009 2:39 AM:
plz help me dave,my psp stuck only volume and brightness button is working i cant connect to usb or reset cz all stuck wht should i do help mee plz,,,,,, sayef said, on August 23, 2009 4:19 AM:
HI Dave, Rana Sharaf said, on September 22, 2009 4:02 PM:
great now i have to resest everything afru said, on September 30, 2009 4:34 AM:
my psp memory stick got infected by a virus. i can still play games and view pictures and videos but when i connect it to my pc, all the folders in my psp are gone. im realy confused now, i dont know what to do. pls help me sir Patrick Bundalian said, on October 13, 2009 2:44 AM:
Hi Dave, Man, I need your help; every time I turn my PSP on, the only that appears is a black screen (w/ the green light blinking. PSP model: 3004). The Reason: I accidentally deleted all the files inside it. The Problem: I can't connect my unit to the computer to check what's happening. Hoping for your answers Dave. Thank you! Simon said, on December 3, 2009 11:30 AM:
i upgraded my psp from 4.0 to 5.55 sp then i lost my iso folder before i upgraded it , it was bricked now i lost my custom firmware what should i do chandan said, on December 8, 2009 3:57 PM:
hello dave my name is chandan i havea problem i haveformatted my psp unit but memory stick still have there data now my psp is not running and it shows only green light plsssssssssss helppppppp John said, on December 11, 2009 4:02 AM:
Hi Dave; pls. help me with this. d-mon said, on December 13, 2009 8:55 AM:
my psp folder also gone... d-mon said, on December 13, 2009 9:03 AM:
yeah!!!i did it!!! John Carlo said, on December 14, 2009 2:34 AM:
Hello I came from Philippines and my PSP has a problem....when i update my PSP,my ISO folder suddenly disappear,,,,,,, John Carlo said, on December 14, 2009 2:43 AM:
Oh my god all the folders in my psp was gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Help me how can i recover this jovan said, on December 21, 2009 1:14 AM:
Hi Dave.I wanted to ask u 1 quiz.If i format will my Firmware gone??And because my psp folder turns to an application i need to reformat but will my CFW gone??? THW said, on December 21, 2009 8:28 AM:
Hi dave, i have a question, But my saved game datas are still there when i try to view is USING MY PSP, not computer, and also loadable. jj said, on December 22, 2009 2:06 PM:
hi dave, andrue said, on December 22, 2009 3:59 PM:
one problem. i had my psp had it's battery taken and i started to get despret so i tried to hack my psp and now none of my psp chue said, on December 25, 2009 8:23 PM:
hey dave i deleted my psp file and my psp wouldnt start any more .... but b4 that i couldnt add any file on to it. how can i fix it , plz plz help ... subhi albaradei said, on January 13, 2010 1:48 PM:
my psp memory card is 8gb but now some of my videos dont work. psp (corrupted data) how can i fix this so my videos can work i dont want to delete them of format the memory just the videos to work back thank you so much. all the best to you :) luis said, on January 13, 2010 7:39 PM:
hey dave Subhi ALbaradei said, on January 16, 2010 2:02 PM:
how to fix ccorrupted data on psp please thank you john said, on January 21, 2010 5:14 PM:
Dave i formated my memory stick for my psp now when i connect it to my computer just a blank page shows up what do i do help!!!... Jacob said, on January 30, 2010 2:31 PM:
Hi, I'm someone considering to download games or possibly just psone classics games on my psp from the online playstation store. I heard that on the ps3 if you download things like that using the playstation store and you happen to lose those things, you can log in with the user that you bought those things with and re-download all that stuff back onto your ps3 without purchasing. Sort of like a back up. Does anything like that exist for the psp? Because I'm shopping for a bigger memory card and curious if i need to wait to get the new one before downloading games. Is there a way to back up these games period? jadink said, on February 13, 2010 3:37 PM:
ok well i wanted to change a bookmark on my psp through my computer so i edited the bookmarks.html file using wordpad the file is in K:/PSP/SYSTEM/BROWSER/ and now when i go onto my PSP browser none of my bookmarks are there and when i try to add new ones it says: Save failed. (FFFFFFFF) so if you can tell me how to fix it or make a new file that will work or download a new file that will work please do it would be greatly appreciated. mark anthony said, on February 17, 2010 9:32 PM:
ahm...hai there mr DAVE?,, can u help me? this is my problem: ........I FORMATED my removable disk F: or the PSP/Memory stick,, my version is 6.20 and when i open it by using my computer,there is only one folder the PSP folder, and there is none other folder such as ISO VIDEOS MUSIC AND ETC. so how can i have the folders again?? Dave Taylor said, on February 17, 2010 10:17 PM:
Mark and everyone, you need to use the PSP to format the memory stick, not your computer. A common mistake. Reformat it again (it'll lose anything you've saved there!) and see if things are working better... mark anthony said, on February 19, 2010 1:25 AM:
...........ahm mr dave taylor??
Mark anthony ^_^ mark anthony said, on February 19, 2010 4:06 AM:
....hai mr. Dave its me again Mark Anthony,,,i search it all and all but downgrading the psp needs a pandoras battery,, how can i downgrade it without using the internet on psp and a pandoras battery?
pspgod said, on February 22, 2010 10:48 PM:
hey.....I have a prob here........i cant see my psp and the memory stick.ind folder............please help subhi said, on February 27, 2010 3:48 PM:
dave i did not get your answer about corrupted data. thanks have a good day dude, am i screwed yet? said, on March 29, 2010 1:30 AM:
well my friend have a brand new psp and he want me to prepare it for him... well my psp 3k is running smoothly atm but im checkin his psp memory stick and boy.... it really is messed up... there's corrupted files everywhere...and when i tried to repair it, windows said that it'll terminate any process running on the file... so will it terminate any flash0 files too? hikari said, on April 14, 2010 7:06 AM:
Hi Dave, grace said, on April 19, 2010 9:19 AM:
ei dave I followed what you said i tried formatting thru d formatting on my psp and in my pc but the folders aint commin back what should I do namz said, on May 31, 2010 11:19 PM:
dave cn u help me out how to play games in psp version 6.20 through memory card stored games David R. said, on June 4, 2010 10:17 PM:
omg..thank u so much.. idk what happen to my pspthe iso files just suddenly gone and i didnt know dis dis really helps men thnx... suraj sharma said, on June 13, 2010 7:10 AM:
hi dave !!! TOUCHE GARCIA said, on June 21, 2010 7:12 PM:
hellow dave shazad said, on June 27, 2010 1:44 PM:
Dear dave, Kevin Brewer said, on June 28, 2010 3:30 PM:
on my psp i have a game folder on my pc but when i go to download psptube it ask where to save it to it has common, photos, videos, pictures, n two ROOT folders but no game folder, cant go on pc but still have wireless internet. need game folder on psp instead of pc kevin brewer said, on June 28, 2010 3:38 PM:
or i dont have a iso folder on my "PSP" either sola said, on July 11, 2010 3:51 AM:
pls i not only deleted the files on the memory stick i also deleted the files on the psp it self and i dont have the installation cd any more nasouh said, on July 13, 2010 9:14 AM:
the select minue dosnt show ,so what is the problem? habeeb said, on July 15, 2010 11:53 PM:
PLS HELP DAVE i clicked on the psp folder but nothing happens so i cant actually put some softwares in there pls help Jeff said, on September 5, 2010 2:48 AM:
Hi I am jeffrey jon said, on September 21, 2010 8:23 AM:
HI DAVE! my mom got me a psp slim from u.s. but it seems that it doesnt recognize any games, or any cso files,,,,saying that the copyright isnt compatible?? can you help me? thanks for reading!=) haytham777 said, on October 31, 2010 9:19 AM:
to jackbutt : a chai is an arabian word that means tea abin said, on November 9, 2010 1:36 AM:
hi my Psp doesn,t consists iso folder and my freind also have a psp and also iso folder Can i copy his ISO folder in my psp Does it works . please help me ryan said, on December 26, 2010 2:10 AM:
But my psp to select mst press "O". raj said, on January 9, 2011 4:24 PM:
help me! how to load games in psp 3004........ Sharbel8008 said, on April 9, 2011 1:31 PM:
Hi dudes. Thanks. alphaliza said, on June 2, 2011 7:54 AM:
i have a problem with my psp...i cannot find all the themes if i viewed it using my psp..but if i insert my psp using a usb cable in my pc, all the themes i downloaded is there...
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