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How to format a large Flash Card in FAT32

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Windows will only format a removable drive in FAT32 if it’s smaller than 32 GB.

There are many third-party applications you can use to reformat CF cards to make them work correctly with our products. We recommend This Tool as a free option.

Format External Hard Drive in FAT32 using DOS

Open a command window by going to Start, then Run and typing in CMD.

Now type in the following command at the prompt, replacing the letter X with the letter of your external hard drive in Windows:


format /FS:FAT32 X:
 

  • When it prompts for a label name in the command, enter the letter of your external hard drive and press Enter.
  • Windows will go ahead and begin formatting the drive in FAT32.


Further information:

http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/formatting-external-hard-drive-to-fat-32

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