When copying large files often have untrained users question arises: how to format the flash drive to FAT32?This simple operation can be done by means of the system of the operating system "Vindovs 7", and specialized software.Each of these methods will be discussed in detail in the proposed material to your attention.The article also provides recommendations for the implementation of this operation in such OS like Ubuntu.
menu "My computer»
most simple version of how to format the flash drive to FAT32, - is to use the label "My Computer."The order of execution is the following:
- We find this shortcut on the desktop.In some cases, it may be
«hidden" in the "Start" menu. - makes a double-click of the right button on the keypad icon "My Computer".
- Connect the flash drive.
- wait for the appearance of the icon in the open window under "Devices with removable media."
- moves the arm on him and call the context menu of the right button.
- Select the option "Format".
- In the drop-down list box in the "File System" should choose «FAT32».
- flag is set at the bottom of the "Quick".
- Then press "Start".
- reaffirm the action to perform by clicking "OK".
- After the procedure, the message about the successful implementation of this operation.
- closes all previously open windows.
At the end of the work necessary to verify the result of this operation.To do this:
- Open previously outlined method window "My Computer."
- find the stick.
- direct the mouse pointer on it and call the context menu of the methods described above.
- In the list, select "Properties".
- box marked "File System" should be written «FAT32».
If so, then everything went well.Otherwise, we repeat from the beginning of the whole order conversion drive.This is the easiest and most comfortable way of how to format the flash drive to FAT32.But it has one drawback - it is the complete destruction of data on the drive.Therefore, before you perform this operation, all data must be transferred to the hard drive, and at the end of the procedure to bring them back.And the benefits of this method are as follows:
- visualization.
- entry into the operating system.
Convert.exe
Another way of how to translate a USB flash drive in FAT32 operating system, based on a utility Convert.exe.The algorithm of its application the following:
- Open the window "Run" by pressing the key combination "Vin" (the one with a logo "Vindovs") and R.
- enter commands «CMD» in its field, and click "Run."
- then the command line is typed «convert fl: / fs: fat32 / nosecurity / x», where «fl» - is a letter indicating drive.
- Then press «Enter».
- After closing all the windows and everything is ready.
Advantages of using this method:
- Integrated into "Vindovs."
- No need to move files from the drive.
disadvantage of the method lies in the fact that you need to use the command line.Not every user can now afford it.Everyone is used to render.But there is no need to copy data from a flash drive.Just converted from an old file system to FAT32.
Special means
Except the assets of the operating system, there are also specialized software.With it, you can also perform a procedure such as a USB flash drive formatted FAT32.As an example, "Partition Maydzhik."First you need to download this program from the Internet and install on your computer.Then, connect the drive and run this software.Select the USB flash drive and use Disk Utility menu, choose the type of file system and transform it.This method is best suited for advanced users, because the need to work with off-standard software.Beginners and poorly versed users better to opt for one of the previously described methods.
Ubuntu
All previous methods are valid for computers that are running the operating system, such as "Vindovs 7".But in the case of Ubuntu, you can use the "Disk Utility" (located in the menu "System"), or gparted.The first of them will set.But with various variants of gparted.It can be installed on your PC, but maybe not.Therefore, in some cases it is necessary to install additionally.These products are very similar to each other, and their use is identical to the algorithm.Which one to use - depending on personal preference.But the "Disk Utility" is better suited for such a procedure is to reformat the flash drive to FAT32.It is installed by default.
Summary
is best for an operation such as "format the flash drive to FAT32», use a window "My Computer."This simple and reliable.If you want to store information, without Convert.exe utility simply can not do.But this is true for users who work with "Vindovs 7".But with Ubuntu it is recommended to use a program such as "Disk Utility".It defaults to the basic configuration.
