Format drive with fat32

[davidmcolaco]

Hi,

How can I format a hdd with fat32 file system on windows xp?

Thanks

 

[Diancecht]

Sure

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/format.mspx?mfr=true

Cheers,
Dian

 

[TheLad]

Check this out for Limitations of the FAT32 file system too:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/184006/en-us

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[linney]

Using Disk Management" is a Help and Support Center program article which should help you.


You could just right-click on the drive icon and select Format.



HOW TO: Partition and Format a Hard Disk in Windows XP (Q313348)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q313/3/48.asp

Read the paragraph,
"How to Partition and Format Your Hard Disk by Using Windows XP Setup."


For more help (shows enlargeable screenshots) go here.

http://www.petri.co.il/install_windows_xp_pro.htm