How do I format external USB hard drive to FAT32 for PS3?

[jmp_78]

I have to admit that I think this question sounds a bit silly, as it can't be that hard can it... well, I can't find a solution!

Windows 7 only allows the drive to be formatted as NTFS or exFAT, both of which are not recognised by the PS3.

Is there any way that I can do this within Windows 7, or can anyone recommend some basic freeware that would do the job for me?

I can format my 8GB USB memory stick as FAT32 and it works on the PS3, but I wanna put all of my movies onto my 320GB WD Passport external USB hard drive for convenience

Thanks all!

 

[hp7909]

Diskpart from Command Line

 

[jmp_78]

Diskpart from Command Line

Thanks. Sorry to be a pain, but can you tell me how to do it please? I'm currently sat at the command prompt in Windows 7, and can now see DISKPART>

 

[hp7909]

Try using this guide

 

[jmp_78]

Thanks again, I'll give it a try

 

[bledd]

watch you do the right drive..

 

[jmp_78]

Diskpart has NOT worked...

After a long wait, it had reached 20% so I just left it for a bit!

Now that I've come back, the message on screen is:

Virtual Disk Service Error:
The Volume Size Is Too Big.

Back to square 1. Any other ideas please?

 

[james.miller]

fat32 formatter:

http://tokiwa.qee.jp/EN/Fat32Formatter/index.html

 

[Biz.Kid09]

Use partition master, Can be had free for 30days i think,

 

[jmp_78]

Use partition master, Can be had free for 30days i think,

Have to use 'Prof' version for 64-bit, and you need to sign up to loads of other stuff to get the trial. Bummer...

 

[Biz.Kid09]

If you configure your trust..or just send me a reply i will email back i can help.

 

[jmp_78]

Stand down - all sorted! Just downloaded Partition Master to my old XP netbook, and formatted the drive using that.

Working perfectly as intended on my PS3 with MP4 movie files - cheers all

 

[Biz.Kid09]

Well done mate