

Now that we learned how to format using the clicking method or graphical method above, we shall proceed with our focus how to format FAT32 flash using CMD.

Simply make your selection and click “Start” > “OK” to confirm that you want to erase the data inside your USB flash drive completely and get the drive formatted Steps to format FAT32 flash using CMD Right-click on your USB disk and click Format.

Make sure that the drive selected is correct and the file system is set to what you desire. Open Run using the Windows + R keyboard shortcut and type in diskmgmt.msc, hit Enter. A dialogue box will appear showing different storage spaces available or which are currently attached to your machine. A dialog box will open in which all available formatting options can be seenĪlternatively, you can press the windows button together with E. Open “My Computer” and right-click on your USB drive and select the “Format” option. Once on the Disk Management window, go to the USB Drive you want to format to FAT32 system. Now go to the search panel on Task Bar and search for 'Disk Management' and go the Disk Management in the results. Plugin your USB flash drive into a USB slot on your computer and wait for a moment until the computer detects your device. Connect the USB Drive you want to format to the FAT32 system and make sure it gets detected by your PC. Advertisement - Steps to format FAT32 flash using Graphical means
