Formatting any Flashdrive to Fat32 | For flash drives OVER 32GB

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In this video I will be showing you how to format a flashdrive to FAT32 when windows only gives you the option to format to exFat or NTFS. If your flashdrive is less than 32GB then you can easily format it to FAT32 using the file explore from the the file explorer. Reasons you many need to use FAT32: 1. Compatibility: Some devices, such as older game consoles, cameras, printers, copiers, and some media players, only support the FAT32 file system. If you want to use your flash drive with one of these devices, you will need to format it to FAT32.
2.Cross-platform compatibility: FAT32 is a file system that can be read and written to by both Windows and macOS without any additional software. If you need to transfer files between a Windows PC and a Mac, formatting the flash drive to FAT32 can be a convenient way to ensure compatibility.
3.Large file support: FAT32 supports files up to 4GB in size, which is smaller than other file systems like NTFS. However, if you need to use the flash drive to transfer files that are smaller than 4GB, formatting it to FAT32 can be a good choice.
4.Bootable drive: Some operating systems require the flash drive to be formatted to FAT32 in order to create a bootable drive. If you need to create a bootable drive for an operating system, formatting the flash drive to FAT32 may be necessary.
It's important to note that formatting a flash drive will erase all data on it, so make sure to backup any important files before formatting.

Hopefully this video was helpful!

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Chapters:
0:00 Why FAT32
1:19 My reason for doing it.
2:14 Formatting Smaller drives to FAT32
4:50 What a NEW drive show from the manufacturer
5:53 HOW TO Format to FAT32
10:03 Testing exFAT to see if it works on my phone
10:35 Overview

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I just formatted my 256GB Corsair from exFAT to FAT32! Thanks for making it easy! Now I can plugin to any Pioneer CDJ devices <3

dayanandselvarajan
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Grant, this video you made is excellent. I just bought a 500GB pen flash drive that wouldn't work on my TV. Other videos all said just convert it to FAT32 which of course I couldn't. But I did with that program you showed us. EXCELLENT result. USB now recognised. You're a top man, Grant. Great explanation and great result. Cheers!! SUBSCRIBED!!

geoffjoffy
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Thanks. I used this app to re-format a 128GB USB drive to FAT32 for use with my FireTVStick. I am SO glad you had the same error pop up and how to get it to work!

mstover
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Thank you so so much...just saved me lots of box, I bought flash drives exFAT format, 64GB, non worked on my SmartTV but after I stumbled on your Tutorial, BOOM!!!! both work perfectly well. God bless you!

martinschem
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top man Grant... I needed fat32 for my Firestick extra storage. I've just converted a Sandisk SSD hard drive to fat32.
Haven't tried it yet but hope my Firestick recognises it now.

spearmint
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THANKS YOU!!! I was searching for tool like this for an hour and just downloaded 10 apps that wanted my F... money to do 2 sec job!!!

Voodoov
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Great video - this tool and procedure worked, and I didn't have to throw my cheap 128GB flash drive in the trash! You da man!

pb
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Thanks for making this Video. Very helpful, especially with Ex Fat and NTFS format, saved me time researching. When using flash drives on older devices.

Carl-zrwp
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I´m very glad with this video because my sd card 128 gb didn´t work but after seen these video I have it format to fat 32 en its compatibel with my echo device. Thank you very much voor your help!!

mercedes
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Wonderful tutorial, here knowledge is important, if you are an IT guy or non IT is not important, Talent leads to success, Thanks brother for helping lot of subscribers .

nottyboy
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Well done, Sir!
Cracking up trying to use a 128GB Sandisk Cruzer Blade in a Mini R56.Many reformat attempts failed using windows.
Kept saying not detected until following your steps.
My thanks :^)

ColonelBummleigh
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It's working, Grant! I'm now able to use this SanDisk 128 GB pen drive on my local cable STB's USB drive, for the purpose of recording videos to my PVR. That STB detects only FAT32 drives.

SharanGaming
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You are the best. I did some google searches about why my usb stopped working in my Mazda 3. It was just crazy stuff. I got a new computer and then was adding more music to my flash drive. I said why not just delete everything and start over. I thought well, why not really start fresh and just reformat the USB flash drive. It's 64 GB and the new computer had just two options so I picked the EXfat or you know. Then I downloaded my music and fixed some errors. Song 1 not in the folder. An Itunes version of the song and an MP3. Thought I had it all looking good. Went to the car and not dice.

Like I said then did some google searches. Why does my USB flash drive no longer work in my 2021 Mazda 3 (note on 02/23/24 it's 5 days out of warranty). Then I did a youtube search and found you. I was like okay. The only thing that worried me was the "unsecure site". But I went with it. Then I didn't have my flash drive plugged in when I hit the start. I only saw the C: and D: drives and was like no, no don't do that. Plugged in my USB and then clicked on that. Reformatted it. Put my music back on it went to the garage and put in the flash drive. It worked, listened to parts of 3 songs and said good enough.

Thank you so very much!

VolleyinSF
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Great tutorial. clear and detailed enough for the curious. It solves a problem so I can update the NAV maps for my car.

BrendaWiggins
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Thank you so much for your help, in explaining the Fat 32 formatting, very clearly. Thank you.

bahmannosratollah
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YOU FOR MAKING THIS VID AND EXPLAINING IT, STEP BY STEP.... FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME....CUZ I DON'T KNOW
THANKS AGAIN, REMAIN STRONG AND GOD LUV YA!!....✌️😬🇺🇸

j-pacplummer
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thank you! this helped me format my hard drive so that I could replace my PS4 hard drive.

navyseabee
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This solved the issue for me. Superb work, thanks so much

Samdgudguy
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leaving a comment just to say that this is a nice and helpful video

thexper
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thank you very much for the tutorial! this was very straightforward and easy to follow <3

thesamesunrise