[SOLVED] Format flashdrive from exFat to FAT32 win 10?

[whoopdeedoo]

I have a 128 gb flash drive that I'd like to format to FAT32. Its currently exFAT.

Windows 10 only offers exFAT and NTFS as formatting options.

I've seen some various programs that claim to do this but I hesitate to download software unless I'm positive its safe.

I need FAT32 for a mobo BIOS update.

 

[jimmysmitty]

https://www.easeus.com/partition-master/format-usb-flash-drive-in-windows-10.html

They removed it from the GUI format but you can still format a flash drive to FAT32 using the Windows Command Prompt.

The best alternative I would suggest using for GUI options is Rufus:

Rufus - The Official Website (Download, New Releases)

Rufus is a small application that creates bootable USB drives, which can then be used to install or run Microsoft Windows, Linux or DOS. In just a few minutes, and with very few clicks, Rufus can help you run a new Operating System on your computer...

rufus.ie

Its a great formatting tool.

 

[whoopdeedoo]

https://www.easeus.com/partition-master/format-usb-flash-drive-in-windows-10.html

They removed it from the GUI format but you can still format a flash drive to FAT32 using the Windows Command Prompt.

The best alternative I would suggest using for GUI options is Rufus:

Rufus - The Official Website (Download, New Releases)

Rufus is a small application that creates bootable USB drives, which can then be used to install or run Microsoft Windows, Linux or DOS. In just a few minutes, and with very few clicks, Rufus can help you run a new Operating System on your computer...

rufus.ie

Its a great formatting tool.

Worked perfectly thank you.

I did hesitate when it asked if I wanted MBR or GPT but a google search led me to an article stating that unless you specifically need MBR for compatibility you should choose GPT so I went with that.