SD card cannot be formatted - you can do that
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If your SD card cannot be formatted, the error is usually in the file system of the data carrier. We'll show you how to fix it and format the card.
SD card cannot be formatted: Check for errors
If there is a problem with the file system of the SD card, you must fix it before formatting:
- Simultaneously press the [Windows] and [E] keys to open Explorer.
- Right click on the SD card and select the "Properties" option.
- Then switch to the "Tools" tab and click on the "Check" button.
- Confirm the process with the "Scan and repair drive" option. Windows now searches for errors and eliminates them.
- Then try formatting again.
Software can help - The SD Formatter
If Windows is still unable to format the SD card, the free "SD Formatter" tool will help you.
- After the download and installation, start the program.
- Select the SD card you want to format under "Drive".
- Click on "Format" to start the process.
- Tip: In the settings you can choose between "quick formatting" or a slower but more thorough formatting. You can also specify whether data should be overwritten.
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