

This can be done easily using the following steps: If you are formatting to the NTFS file system, then you'll need to enable the "removal policy" of the USB flash drive to the "better performance" option. Press Y=Yes or N=No to proceed with or stop the formatting.Type " format Z: /fs:EXFAT" for formatting to EXFAT.Type " format Z: /fs:NTFS" for formatting to NTFS.Type " format Z: /fs:FAT32" for formatting to FAT32.Type " format Z: /fs:FAT" for formatting to FAT*.Go to "start" > "all accessories" > "command prompt".Here is how you can format a USB flash drive with command prompt. 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.įormatting a USB Flash Drive to FAT/FAT32/NTFS/exFAT Using Command Prompt Formatting a USB Flash Drive to FAT/FAT32/NTFS/exFAT Using Command Prompt

Make sure that the drive selected is correct and the file system is set to what you desire.
