Simply enter it in the field beside Name. Windows will automatically format the partition. NOTE: If the above steps do NOT resolve the problem or if the lock switch is missing or broken, please back up your data and request a replacement using our online web form. From the drop-down list next to Format, select the format that you want to use for the flash drive. After Boot Camp Assistant creates the partition on your Mac, when you are asked where you want to install Windows, select BOOTCAMP.
If you have a problem formatting, you can try to Format using Disk Management. Reference: Operating Systems that Support the exFAT File System You will need to download a patch for Windows XP or VISTA to format a 64GB or larger device. NOTE: exFAT is supported natively in WIN7 and WIN8. WARNING: Make sure you select the correct drive letter. (in the sample image below, we right-clicked on H:). WARNING: Backup all your data before formatting. Formatting will erase all data on the memory device.ġ. Double-click My Computer, or Computer (for Vista and Win7)Ģ. Right-click the drive letter associated with your memory device, then select Format If re-formatting is needed, follow the steps below.
Reformatting may clear file system corruption and quickly erase everything on the device. Memory cards are formatted with the following standards: SD/microSD NOTE: All SanDisk memory cards and flash drives come pre-formatted and do not need to be formatted out of the box.