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How do I format a USB?

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How do I format a USB?

  1. Connect the USB storage device to the computer.
  2. Open Disk Utility.
  3. Click to select the USB storage device in the left panel.
  4. Click to change to the Erase tab.
  5. In the Volume Format: selection box, click. MS-DOS File System.
  6. Click Erase.
  7. At the confirmation dialog, click the Erase.
  8. Close the Disk Utility window.

Which file format is best for USB?

exFAT
exFAT is the ideal file system for USB flash drives. It doesn’t have the 4GB file size limit and it’s compatible with most Windows and Mac operating systems. Older operating systems might require an update to properly read and write to a USB drive with an exFAT file system.

How can I make my USB editable?

Double-click the WriteProtect key. To enable write protection, change the WriteProtect value to 1 and click OK. To disable write protection, change the WriteProtect value to 0 and click OK. Close the Windows Registry Editor and restart your computer.

Why do I need to format my USB?

Why Format a Flash Drive? Formatting a flash drive is the best way to prepare the USB drive for use by a computer. It creates a filing system that organizes your data while freeing more space to allow for additional storage. This ultimately optimizes the performance of your flash drive.

How did my USB become write-protected?

This either happens by the hardware lock or a software setting: You have write protected the USB drive by sliding a lock. To resolve this, you can slide it back to be unlocked. Use tape if you accidentally lock it.

How can I format a write-protected USB?

Format write-protected USB To do this, follow these steps: left-click This PC -> select your USB-drive and right-click on it. From the list, select and click Format. Wait for the process to be completed.