Reformatting the Drive for FAT32
Important: Reformatting the drive erases all its contents. If you have already saved
files on the drive, be sure to back them up before reformatting.
1. Double-click the My Computer icon.
2. Click the Removable Disk icon. A message appears asking you if you want to
format the drive. Click Yes.
3. Click Full in the Format type area of the Format window. You can also enter a
label for the drive at this time.
4. Click Start.
5. Click OK. Formatting can take longer than 60 minutes. Do not disconnect the
drive during the procedure.
6. When formatting is complete, click Close and then click OK.
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