Impossible to format USB drive in XP

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• format USB drive

  When I try to format my USB flash drive in win XP it will process any format and then says: windows could not complete the format. When I try to use it it says to format and then it will try again and will say that he was able to complete the format. Question: How can I format it?

  Hello Lej2050,

  Thank you for your message.  Try formatting your drive flash from the command line.
  Plug in your USB key
  Click 'Start' > click 'my computer '.
  Make a note of the drive letter that is using your USB key, you will need this information later.
  Click "Start" > click "Run" > type cmd in the text field and press "Enter."
  In the command prompt, type the following command:
  format (drive letter) : and press enter
  
  
  example: format e: [Enter]
  Please let us know if it did or did not format your drive.  If this does not work, check if your can format the drive on another computer.  If you can not then something is not physically with the flash player.
  We can't wait to hear back on your part.
  See you soon

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• 8 GB of memory used not appearing is not in the drive as impossible to format the drive.

  Original title: memory used unidentified...

  recently, I have partitioned my c: / in 2 disks. A disc has 8 GB of memory and it doesnot appear in the reader. I tried to format it but can't format the drive due to some reason.please tell me, why is what serves my 8 GB? and how to recover this memory? answer please...

  Hi Sunny,

  To better understand the issue, let me know what happens when you try to format the drive? You get the error message?

  This problem could occur if the files are hidden.

  Try the steps listed here and see if it helps:

  Method 1:
  We will check if there are all the hidden files in the player. To verify that the same as follows:

  a. open the drive that has the problem.

  b. click on the view tab.

  c. check "items Hidden."

  Check now if all the files or folders are appearing in the player.

  Method 2:
  If the problem persists, I suggest you to check if there are all the files in the drive through command prompt.

  a. press Windows Key + r

  b. type cmd and press enter.

  c. in the open prompt window, type the following commands one by one and press enter after each command.

  : (e.g. d :)

  dir

  d. This will show all the directories or folders in the drive.

  e. check for all the folders inside the car.

  Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an up-to-date report of the issue so that we can help you further.

• Impossible to format USB key

  Tried to format the USB key for use in my camera clubs. They couldn't find / read / or receive message saying 'must drive e to the format to use. I tried to format it to MS-DOS and ExFat on IMac and laptop Pro. ElCapitan Version 10.11.2. Anyone else have the problem?

  This link can help you format the USB key to the default settings: read for both MAC and WINDOWS: http://www.pendrivelinux.com/restoring-your-usb-key-partition/

• Impossible to format USB

  Hello! I have a BIG problem with my USB. I formatted my USB with a tool called 'create basic OS Installer '. It is supported by the creators of the primary operating system and I have had no problems to start with him. However, I would like to make an another bootable USB key with a newer version, but guess what? I can't format it!

  I tried to format it with disk utility, and he brought the following messages:

  "Clear process failed. Press OK to continue.

  If you open the details, he said:

  Invalid name failed

  Tried to format with Terminal and brings the following messages:

  sudo diskutil reformat/dev/disk2

  CAUTION: Improper use of the sudo command could lead to data loss

  or the deletion of important system files. Recheck your

  If you type when you use sudo. Type "man sudo" for more information.

  To continue, enter your password, or type Ctrl-C to abort.

  Password:

  The current system does not have a trainer for the filesystem on disk2

  Tried to repair:

  diskutil repairDisk/dev/disk2

  Model of non-existent partition map, unknown or damaged

  If you are sure that this disc contains a map of APM, MBR or GPT partition (damaged),

  You can hereby trying to fix it enough to be recognized as a map; another

  'diskutil repairDisk/dev/disk2' may be needed for additional repairs

  Move forward? y (y/N)

  Card error repair: MediaKit reported no such partition scheme known (-5307)

  Anyone can find a way to help me?

  Try it

  sudo diskutil unmountdisk force disk2

  sudo dd if = \u003d/dev/zero of / dev/disk2 bs = 1024 count = 1024

• H:\ is not accessible impossible to format

  Hello

  It's Manu I have 16 GB SanDisk USB key when I insert my USB it showing windows want to format the drive when I clicked it again show an error IMPOSSIBLE to format how I can I solve this problem...?

  Have you tried formatting cmd.

  First try this, type Format H:/q cmd (where h is the drive letter of your)

  USB stick in your case it may be different). It performs a quick format.

  You can also format the key USB by right-clicking Start to go on the computer

  Management then disk management , then you can click right on your

  USB key for formatting.

  If it doesn't not solve your problem, then try on way:

  Right-click on the service Start , and then click the command prompt (Admin).

  Now, in cmd type diskpart , and then type list disk you can see the disk

  number and size to find you which disk is your USB. If you

  don't have not connect another disc Disk 1 then maybe your USB key.

  Type select disk 1 then type Clean . After that, type create partition primary

  who creates the new partition, and then type select partition 1 to choose who

  partition after the category active then format fs = ntfs quick where fs is the

  system files of your pen drive now type assign to assign the drive letter.

  Get out now cmd.

  You can also use the software Hp format or Format usb drive to format

  your pen drive, search it in google.

• "Unable to format the drive in Windows.

  "Unable to format the drive Windows" (c drive)

  Victory impossible to format the drive sys (win). It's more like a branch of cut while you were sitting on it.

  If you try to clean reinstall win that you start from the cd of the winxp http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

• Iso file of windows xp can directly be installed USB on a formatted hard drive?

  Iso file of windows xp can directly be installed USB on a formatted hard drive?

  Not directly.

  There is a SMALL chance that if your hardware supports it (unfortunately never say you anything on your PC or BIOS), you can boot from a USB stick or an optical drive and install Windows XP like this.
  But it is unlikely.
  In addition, tell us what you mean by 'windows xp iso file. This is very vague, and we do not know what you are talking about.
  Finally, if you want to ask questions here, really read the answers and recognize them in some way. Here is a link to your other thread:
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_xp-windows_install/which-software-should-i-use-to-burn-Windows-XP-ISO/ffd9ccb8-0248-4e1f-afd3-6ce14802348a

• Computer guard asks me to format a drive connected USB (camera, mobile phone, memory flash...)

  I am trying to connect to any USB drive like my camera pRo Duo card, USB key or even my cell phone and when I click on the drive icon, a pop-up window appears asking me to format the drive. I can't access what in these drives, it just keeps asking this window with:
  Disk is not formatted
  The 'e' in car disc is not formatted
  Want to format it now?
  I tried to change the drive to one USB port on the other but the same message appears...
  Any Suggestions?
  Thanks in advance...

  Hi EdDell,

  1. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  2 when was the last time it was working fine?

  This would happen if the computer is infected by virus or malware infections.

  I suggest that you scan and remove any malware or computer virus infections and check if it works.

   

  The scan below only works on the 32-bit version of Windows

  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

   

  You can use the Microsoft security essentials to scan your computer

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security_essentials/

• You use windows vista Ult; Impossible to format the dvd for backup, do not know dvd is in the drive. able to read DVDs

  You use windows vista Ult; Impossible to format the dvd for backup, do not know dvd is in the drive.  able to read other DVDs

  Hi, Virgil,.

  1. what kind of DVD are you trying to format (DVD + R or DVD + RW)?

  2. you receive messages or error codes when you try to format the drive?

  You can check if you are able to format the DVD in another computer.

  You can also read the following article and check:

  Format a CD or DVD

• Is the Sony KDL-40EX710 supports the file format exFAT for USB drives?

  Hello

  40EX710 USB port, I can see my files on my FAT32 drive, but can not see when I format the drive with exFAT. Support said site, http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/support-info.pl?info_id=799, Sony TVs are also supported formats of exFAT. When formatting the drive with exFAT, Tv does not recognize the drive? Any solution?

  Thank you

  Hi Sinsinati,

  Make sure that the disk is formatted completely to the FAT32 or exFAT. No partition so that it is recognized as both FAT32, exFAT format.

  Check if the drive is recognized in the computer as an exFAT file format.

  If my post answered your question, please mark it as an "accepted Solution".

• Impossible to format a new CD - RW drive

  using the cd/dvd drive in windows vista edition Home premium

  When I try to format a new cd - rw into the internal drive of windows telling me it cannot format the drive

  I use the photo library in windows vista edition Home premium.

  tried another new disc the same result.

  When I try to format a new cd - rw into the internal drive of windows telling me it cannot format the drive

  I use the photo library in windows vista edition Home premium.

  tried another new disc the same result.

  ================================
  Perhaps the following goods range offers a few ideas:

  Windows Vista - CD or DVD Format
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/format-a-CD-or-DVD

  Windows Vista - which CD or DVD format should I use?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/which-CD-or-DVD-format-should-I-use

  Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• WNDR3700v2 attached USB drive gets lost in the 10 Windows after a restart

  After I restart my computer run Windows 10, it is impossible to reconnect to a WD 500 GB USB drive attached to my router WNDR3700, on the two (card Broadcom Netlink Gigabit Ethernet) wired and wireless (Broadcom 802.11n network adapter). Even if I "disconnect" the USB key in the file Explorer, I can not re - map a drive letter to it. However, the USB seems to my Tablet (also Windows 10) or Blu - Ray, both connected player wireless.

  I am up-to-date on all the drivers/firmware on the router and the PC as far as I know. Given that the problem occurs when connected both wired and wireless, this indicates a problem with a driver Ethernet on the PC?

  Thank you

  Geordie

  This computer has perhaps need to reformat?

  Trying to back up and format.

• Bootcamp does not have enough space on the USB drive.

  Hello everyone,

  I am trying to install Windows 7 on my Macbook pro mid-2012 running on El Capitan.
  I want to do with a USB key, I bought a 16 GB nine one. Try to create the USB bootable with Bootcamp, I get the error that the USB device is too small. I don't know why that it is 16 GB.

  Then I tried to format using disk utility, but I get an error.

  I tried to use the command line to do with diskutil, always get an error: impossible to disassemble the drive.

  Using diskutil I can see the USB key:

  #: NAME SIZE TYPE IDENTIFIER

  0: GUID_partition_scheme * GB 15.5 disk1

  1: EFI EFI 209.7 MB disk1s1

  2: Apple_HFS Untitled 15.2 GB disk1s2

  I tried to erase the part EFI using gdisk, everything is ok in gdisk, I can just erase and write to the disk. But the problem is that when I unplug and re-plug the USB nothing has changed...

  Try to use under Windows (via VirtualBox) I see only a 200 Mb USB Drive.

  I don't really understand everything first:

  -Why bootcamp with the new USB has not been able to make a USB bootable for windows.
  Second:

  -Why can't I erase this USB key.

  Thanks for reading. I hope you can help me or tell me at least!

  You must delete and format the USB stick in the form of FAT. What is a USB2 flash drive? A GPT with a FAT partition will not work.

  Please see Re: Please format the USB key as a single partition FAT.? on how to do to erase/format the USB.

• Installation of SP3 on a newly formatted HARD drive

  Hello

  I have a few questions about the installation of Windows XP Service Packs on newly formatted hard drives.

  Recently I have formatted a new HARD drive and installed Windows XP Home Edition. In order to be upgraded to Service Pack 1 to 3, it is recommended to connect to Windows Update and download and install it from there. I did this and was prompted to install Service Pack 2. During the last steps of the installation (I think that durng the procedure of 'start process'), I lost Internet connectivity and was impossible to reconnect (I use a USB dongle. I think that a virus infection is interfering with the connection). That's why I had to restart my computer for the installation could be completed, but it seemed to be successful that I was able to reboot without any problem. I assume that the installation had actually finished and it was just reset stage that was interrupted.

  Question: even if the installation of Service Pack 2 has not finished and my machine seems to be fine, reinstall Service Pack 2 in order to ensure that it is completely installed?

  Question: Why should I install SP2? If Service Pack 3 contains all fixes and features of all previous Service Packs and it is acceptable to upgrade to Service Pack 1 to 3 directly, why didn't Windows Update invite me to install Service Pack 3 instead?

  Question: I have found a manual download of Service Pack 3 (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&displaylang=en), but Microsoft strongly recommends that use you it only on machines in a network, and not on a single computer. Y at - it hurt to do?

  A question here, is that if Microsoft recommends that download the latest Service Packs of Windows Update online, so it seems not possible to fully guarantee your Windows installation before connecting the interest for the first time. All the while I'm software download and installation of Service Pack 2, malware, worms and viruses have been infecting my computer (Avast! blocked a malware exploit). So even if I managed to upgrade to Service Pack 3, my machine is already infected.

  Is there a recommended way to upgrade to Service Pack 3 before you connect to the Internet for the first time?

  Thank you

  Tristan

  See...

  HOW TO get a computer that is running Windows XP SP1 (a) or SP2 fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft