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How to safely format sd card on my windows 11 pc?
Hi guys, My first time to use a SD card (from my car dashcam) on my Windows 11 PC, and I need some help reformatting the SD card. It is a 128GB SanDisk SD card (64GB) to use with my car. However, af...
How to reformat SD card on Windows 11? Why not use File Explorer:
1. Safely Eject the SD Card: (Crucial step)
2. Insert the SD card: Insert the SD card into your PC.
3. Open File Explorer: If the SD card shows up as a drive in File Explorer, right-click on the drive letter and select "Format...".
Important Considerations:
- Backup Data (Crucial): No matter how to reformat SD card on Windows 11, if the SD card has important data on it, backup the data before formatting.
- Formatting will erase everything on the card.
- File System Choice: FAT32 is the most compatible for cameras and most devices. If you're regularly transferring files larger than 4GB, exFAT might be a better option. NTFS is generally not recommended for SD cards because it's designed for hard drives and may not be as compatible with all cameras.
- Error Messages: If you get an error message during formatting, it's best to try Disk Management. If the error persists, there might be a hardware issue with the SD card.
- Hardware Issues: If the card still isn't recognized after formatting, it could be a problem with the card itself.