Some Windows users format USB flash drives to change their file systems. The usual way to format external storage devices in Windows is to select Format on File Explorer’s context menu. However, some users can’t always format the drives with Explorer’s Format Removable Disk tool, and they get an error message stating, Windows was unable to complete the format. In this article, we are exploring ways on how you can fix this error, so keep on reading.

How can I fix the unsuccessful format on Windows 10?

1. Scan the drive with anti-virus software

As flash drives don’t usually carry any anti-virus software, they’re more likely to include a virus or malware that prevents the drive formatting. As such, an anti-virus scan might fix a USB stick that isn’t formatting. Some third-party anti-virus software will automatically scan drives when you insert them. Most anti-virus utilities will also probably include a USB/DVD Scan option to scan external drives with. There are many good antivirus software with flash drives scanning options. You can find professional-level tools, but also budget-friendly and even free solutions.

2. Format USB flash storage with third-party software

There are also various third-party utilities that you can format flash drives with. If you can’t format a storage drive with File Explorer, try a utility that makes the job easier. SPONSORED Dedicated partition format software help you manage your partition and drives, including removable media such as USB flash. They have a lower error rate than built-in utilities, so they’re definitely worth a try. On top of that, partition format software come with data recovery options. This means that there is a good chance that you will be able to restore important data even after formatting your USB flash.

3. Run a check disk scan

4. Remove the USB stick’s write protection

There’s no way you can format a flash drive that’s write-protected. Some USB sticks include a write-protect switch to lock or unlock them with. Make sure the write-protect switch on your USB storage is switched upwards to turn write protection off. If you can’t find the write-protect switch on your flash storage device, switch write protection off with third-party software.

5. Format the USB drive with disk management

6. Format the Drive with Diskpart

And there you have a few methods that will help you format the drivers on your Windows 10 operating system. If you have other suggestions or recommendations, make sure to let us know in the comments section below.

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