Format, format USB properly

Copying and moving data using USB is very convenient, but when the USB is full, you need to reformat it to continue using it. However, have you done it correctly?

Instructions for formatting USB properly

Step 1 : Right click on My computer → Manage

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Step 2 : In the Computer Management window, select Disk Management.

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Step 3 : Right click on your USB → Format.

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Step 4 : Select Yes.

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Step 5 : In the window that appears:

1. Enter a name for the USB in the Volume label field .
2. Select the format to format in the File system section.
3. Tick ​​Perform a quick format if you want to format quickly. Otherwise, uncheck this item.
4. Select OK.

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Step 6 :  Windows will ask if you want to back up your data before formatting. Select OK to continue.

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Within the limits of this article, we have instructed you on how to format USB properly, thereby increasing the lifespan of the USB and accessing it faster during use.

Tip:  You can refer to the article Fix USB error cannot be formatted.

David Pac

Update 13 March 2025