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There are various methods to assist users in formatting USB to NTFS. However, some methods are only suitable for specific types of USBs.
In this article, Mytour will introduce you to some effective and easy ways to format USB to NTFS.
Convert USB to NTFS: Switch USB to NTFS Format
Method 1: Formatting with DOS Command (Most Successfully Used)
Step 1: Open Start and type CMD in the search bar to open the DOS command window.
Step 2: The CMD window appears, enter the syntax Convert X: /fs:ntfs, where X is the USB drive partition - Press Enter and wait for the Conversion Complete message to finish.
Method 2: Format Directly within Windows
Step 1: Check if your computer allows quick formatting.
Right-click on My Computer -> select Manager.
The Computer Management window appears, choose Device Manager -> select Disk Drivers -> right-click on your USB's name and choose Properties.
Select Policies -> check Quick Removal (if already checked, it means your computer allows quick USB formatting) -> press OK.
Step 2: Open My Computer -> right-click on your USB and choose Format...
- Under File system, choose NTFS -> press Start -> press OK -> Press OK to finish.
Method 3: Format using Windows Disk Management
Step 1: Right-click on My Computer -> select Manage -> choose Disk Management.
Step 2: Right-click on your USB drive partition -> choose Format... -> select yes -> under File system, choose NTFS -> press OK.
Try the quick formatting method in Windows and formatting with DOS. Formatting using disk management can be challenging, and if you mistakenly select the wrong partition, it may lead to data loss. This article aims to assist you.
Additionally, if your USB is in FAT32 format and you want to switch to NTFS, check out how to convert FAT32 to NTFS for guidance.
