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JonstSlay
Iron Contributor
Jun 19, 2025

How to format usb to fat32 or fat16 as no fat32 option for formatting?

I'm trying to format a USB flash drive to FAT32 or FAT16 on Windows 10, but the default Windows formatting tool only offers NTFS and exFAT as options. I need FAT32/FAT16 for compatibility with older ...
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Gentlemen22
Copper Contributor
Jun 20, 2025

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For FAT32, one reliable option is using the "Rufus" tool. It’s lightweight and doesn't require installation. Just select the USB drive, choose FAT32 under file system, and start formatting.
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