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How to Delete Corrupt Data From a PS2 Memory Card

Memory cards are flash data storage devices. The PlayStation 2 utilizes memory cards to save game and system data when a game is played on the console. In some instances, data files may become corrupted on the memory card, or a corrupted file might accidentally be saved from a damaged game. Damaged files can be deleted, and removing a corrupt data file shouldn't harm your PS2.

Things You'll Need

8MB PlayStation 2 memory card
PlayStation 2

Instructions

- 1
  Insert the PlayStation 2 memory card that has the corrupt file into the memory card slot of your PlayStation 2 console.
- 2
  Turn on the PlayStation 2 without a disc in the console or with the loading lid open. A menu screen will then appear on your television.
- 3
  Scroll through the options of the main menu using the down button on your directional pad and press the "X" button when you get to the "Browser" option.
- 4
  Click on the icon that shows the memory card that you inserted by pressing the "X" button. You will now be able to view all of your memory card files. Locate the corrupt file and click on it with your "X" button.
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  Scroll through the list of options that appear and select the "Delete" option by pressing your "X" button. The file should now be deleted. Restart the PlayStation 2 and go back to your memory card to make sure the file was deleted.

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