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Formatting a USB when it's full is likely familiar to you, but reformatting a USB or external hard drive to FAT 32 format isn't common knowledge. In this article, we'll guide you through formatting an external hard drive to FAT 32 format.
Guide to Formatting an External Hard Drive to FAT 32 Format
Method 1: Direct Formatting on Windows Interface
Step 1: Connect the external hard drive to your computer via USB port. Navigate to Computer and locate the drive.
Step 2: Right-click on the drive and select Format
Step 3: A new window will appear. Under File System, choose FAT 32 (Default). Then click Start
- A confirmation dialog box will appear requesting Format confirmation, press OK
Method 2: Using Command Prompt
Step 1: Open Command Prompt by pressing Windows+R key combination, type “cmd” then press OK
Step 2: Next, type the following command line in Command Prompt:
Format /FS:FAT32 A:
Where A is the name of your external drive. Type the following command and press Enter to proceed:
Wait for a moment until the process completes.
Thus, the process of formatting the external drive to FAT 32 has been successful, with quick and efficient steps. Without the need for complex software, you can easily revert your USB drive to its original FAT 32 format.
