I have a 64 GB USB flash drive, which I want to format to the FAT32 file system and use to store videos. However, I was told I couldn't format storage devices larger than 32 GB. Is there any way to help me with that? Looking forward to your suggestions. Thanks.
To bypass the 32GB limit on Windows, you can format a drive to FAT32, but only if you're using an older version of Windows. The newer versions of Windows only support NTFS and ExFAT for larger capacities, making FAT32 obsolete. You can still use FAT32 for smaller drives, but it's not the preferred choice for larger storage devices.
You need to use reliable third-Qiling Disk Master software can format 64 GB or larger USB drives to FAT32, and also supports NTFS, Ext2, and Ext3 file systems, using a partition manager that prevents capacity adjustment or USB corruption.
To format your 64 GB USB to FAT32, install the software on your PC and follow the easy steps provided. This will guide you through the process of formatting your USB drive to the FAT32 file system.
Notification: Formatting a USB flash drive will erase all of your data, so it's essential to ensure your important files are fully backed up before doing so.
Step 1. Connect a 64 GB USB to your computer and launch Qiling Disk Master.
Step 2. To format a partition, go to "Partition Manager", right-click the partition you want to format, and select "Format" from the context menu.
Step 3. Set the Partition label, select the file system (FAT32), set the cluster size according to your needs, and click "OK" to apply.
Step 4. Then you will see a warning window that informs you that formatting will erase the data. Click "Yes" to proceed with the formatting process.
Step 5. To format the 64 GB USB to FAT32, click the "Proceed" button to preview the changes, then click "Apply" to initiate the formatting process. This will erase all data on the drive and convert it to the FAT32 file system, allowing for compatibility with older operating systems and devices.
After formatting, your 64 GB USB may be successfully converted to FAT 32. If the format is unsuccessful, you can check the three methods in the link provided.
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