How can i dump a FAT32 file system in a USB in windows / Linux platform?

Question

I have one USB stick having FAT32 type file system.I really in need to dump and analyze that file system in the usb stick in windows or in linux platform.

My ultimate aim is to read the usb's hardware( ,type and manufacturer) information by reading that dump file.

Answer 1

You will not find the information you are looking for in the file system, those are embedded in the chip and are transmitted when the device gets plugged in. You will find all details in the device manager if you look up the details of the device.

Regarding your comment: It is irrelevant for the OS what the actual filesystem is, as the controller on the device controls the access to the actual flash memory. If the controller says that there are only 400mb to be accessed, you can only access 400mb. You either got a faulty stick or it's a fraud, you probably should check with the origin of it (ie. where you bought it). Sometimes, you can flash the device's firmware, for that the information you get in the device manager is enough. However, at most times, you are out of luck - return the stick if you can in that case.

Answer 2

there seem to be more and more questions that are answered by "why do you want to do that" instead of real information. Strange.

Here is an answer:

Don't use Windows. Use Linux, plug in the stick, and use 'dd' to dump partitions from the stick to files.

Cheers.