Possible to format a cheapo 64GB USB to FAT 32?

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I bought a CHEAPO cN memory Spaceloop 64GB USB flash drive which came formatted to NTFS.

I thought it was easy as right clicking under my computer and formatting to FAT32, but theres only and exFat option?


Could anyone shed some light on this please? thats if it is possible?

Thanks! :confused:
 
Open CMD in admin mode

format X: /FS:FAT32 /Q

the q makes it do a quick format

Thanks Bled ,Tried that but its saying its too big? would partitioning it into 2 work?
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the only reason I bought this drive was to use to put shows on and play on my TV. Not sure if theres another way round it?
 
You cannot format a volume larger than 32 gigabytes in size using the FAT32 (using some OS).
You need special tools.
 
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Since Microsoft made it impossible to format drives over 32GB in FAT32 you'll need to use a third party tool. Google for a utility called fat32format. You'll find a Softpedia link for it easily enough.

It's a command line utility but dead simple. I've used it to format a 500GB USB HD in FAT32 for music in my car.
 
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