How to fix "Windows cannot format this USB drive" error

Welcome! If you frequently use a USB stick to save and transfer files to your PC , you may have had problems connecting them to your computer to format them. In this sense, today we will explain in detail how resolve the error "Windows cannot format this USB drive"

Possible solutions for "Windows cannot format this USB drive" error

Then we will show you different ways to resolve the error "Windows cannot format this USB drive" , which is much more common than you might think because many users usually report this error. However, the solutions are quite simple, you just need to try one by one until you can resolve this annoying error.

Connect the USB key correctly

In this case, we recommend that you make sure that the USB stick is correctly connected to the corresponding port. Moreover, you can also try to change the port of the USB stick, as it is possible that the said port is worn out and therefore the contact with the USB stick is not enough for the computer to recognize it.

We even recommend that you test the USB stick on several different computers to make sure that the problem is not with the port itself but with the USB memory.

Check for new Windows updates

Another possible solution is to find a way to put à Windows 10 update to its latest version , because on some occasions, USB memory drivers may fail if an operating system update is required.

So, to update any version of Windows, you need to open the Start menu and type the word "Update" into the search engine. Then, select the option "Check for updates" and in this way you will see that the windows update window opens where we can check if there is an update for our operating system.

Try to format the USB drive manually

This alternative for resolve the error "Windows cannot format this USB drive"  is one of the most effective that exists today and we will show you the steps to follow to achieve it later.

As we well know, the hard disk manager is located in almost all versions of windows and allows us to quickly and easily manage the information on our hard drive. In other words, it gives us the ability to format, generate partitions, delete them, or even assign new letters to it.

On the other hand, with this tool we can perform these actions on an external memory that is connected to our computer. Below we will show you the steps to follow.

• Then you need to place the cursor over the Start menu icon and right click to open a new menu, where you need to select the option that says " Management of discs ». 
• Then you will see that a window opens where you can detail all the hard drives that are on your computer. You will also see that at the bottom of this list the partitions appear right next to their respective letters.

• Then click on the flash drive you just connected to the computer and select the "Format" option.
• Later, a new window will open in which you will be able to modify certain parameters of the USB key such as que: format, size, filesystem and label.
• Now you need to select FAT32 option in case it is flash drive, but if it is portable hard drive then you need to click "NFTS" option.
• Finally, you should keep in mind that the option that says "Give a quick format" should be disabled so that the formatting is permanent and completely erases all the data present on the USB drive. However, the process will take a lot more de time only if you choose the 'Quick Format' option, but it is not certain that this will solve the problem.

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