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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

This wikiHow teaches you how to erase and reformat memory card. Memory cards are commonly used as memory on cameras and tablets; To use a memory card on specific operating systems, you need to format it first. Note: after formatting, the data on the memory card will be erased.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: On Windows

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   . Click the Windows logo in the lower left corner of the screen.

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   . Click the magnifying glass Spotlight icon in the upper right corner of the screen.

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   in the upper-right corner of the drop-down menu.

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   to roll.
   • On some cameras, you may need to turn the dial to open the Playback Mode menu.
   • If you are unsure how to open Playback Mode, you should consult the camera's instruction manual or online documentation.

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   Press the "Menu" button. This button will vary depending on the camera, but is generally marked as "Menu", "Settings", "Preferences" or the abbreviation of any of those words. A menu will pop up on the camera screen.

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   Choose Format. In most cases, you need to use the arrow button on the camera to select the line Format then press the circle button located between the navigation keys to select.
   • Again, refer to the camera's instruction manual or online documentation for clear instructions on how to access options. Format.

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   Choose OK or Yes when prompted. The camera will erase and format the SD memory card. Once done, the camera will notify you that you can continue to use the memory card. advertisement

Advice

• If possible, it is best to format the memory card on the platform on which you will be using it. For example, if you plan to use a memory card on a Mac with exFAT standard, it is better if you use a Mac to format the memory card with the exFAT file system (although your PC can use exFAT).

Warning

• Formatting the memory card will erase all data stored on the device. Don't forget to back up all your data before formatting.
• Formatting is an irreversible process, so make sure you want to do it before starting the steps above.