Formatting any Flashdrive to Fat32 | For flash drives OVER 32GB

[@dayanandselvarajan8819]

I just formatted my 256GB Corsair from exFAT to FAT32! Thanks for making it easy! Now I can plugin to any Pioneer CDJ devices

[@GrantButler]

Awesome! I'm glad this video helped!

[@genlongtsang1093]

How can i format my usb to normal

[@geoffjoffy]

Grant, this video you made is excellent. I just bought a 500GB pen flash drive that wouldn't work on my TV. Other videos all said just convert it to FAT32 which of course I couldn't. But I did with that program you showed us. EXCELLENT result. USB now recognised. You're a top man, Grant. Great explanation and great result. Cheers!! SUBSCRIBED!!

[@GrantButler]

So glad the video helped!

[@mstover2809]

Thanks. I used this app to re-format a 128GB USB drive to FAT32 for use with my FireTVStick. I am SO glad you had the same error pop up and how to get it to work!

[@GrantButler]

Glad my video helped!

[@Avrelivs_Gold]

A great tutorial, thanks I got a USB3.0 128gb just to install windows but got anxious because of Fat32 limitations. These 100TB plugnplay days it's crazy such "too new, too big" issues even exist.

[@Voodoo2v]

THANKS YOU!!! I was searching for tool like this for an hour and just downloaded 10 apps that wanted my F... money to do 2 sec job!!!

[@GrantButler]

Glad you found this one

[@martinschem]

Thank you so so much...just saved me lots of box, I bought flash drives exFAT format, 64GB, non worked on my SmartTV but after I stumbled on your Tutorial, BOOM!!!! both work perfectly well. God bless you!

[@GrantButler]

So happy it helped!

[@slam1168]

Thank you, you are the only one in all of KZbin who was able to solve the problem

[@GrantButler]

@@slam1168 so happy I could help

[@SharanGaming]

It's working, Grant! I'm now able to use this SanDisk 128 GB pen drive on my local cable STB's USB drive, for the purpose of recording videos to my PVR. That STB detects only FAT32 drives.

[@GrantButler]

Awesome

[@hyde4never]

Man, Thank you so much !! You save my life for formatng my flash drive into FAT32. I tried so many methods but only your is working for me.

[@GrantButler]

@@hyde4never so glad I could help!

[@nottyboy78]

Wonderful tutorial , here knowledge is important , if you are an IT guy or non IT is not important , Talent leads to success , Thanks brother for helping lot of subscribers .

[@GrantButler]

I think having someone who isn't IT makes it easier for normal people to understand because I'm not using their fancy terminology.

[@gtetrf4]

excellent video, powershell didnt allow me to format it and i got hopeless, but this worked and was super simple!

[@GrantButler]

@@gtetrf4 so glad my video could help!

[@VolleyinSF]

You are the best. I did some google searches about why my usb stopped working in my Mazda 3. It was just crazy stuff. I got a new computer and then was adding more music to my flash drive. I said why not just delete everything and start over. I thought well, why not really start fresh and just reformat the USB flash drive. It's 64 GB and the new computer had just two options so I picked the EXfat or you know. Then I downloaded my music and fixed some errors. Song 1 not in the folder. An Itunes version of the song and an MP3. Thought I had it all looking good. Went to the car and not dice. Like I said then did some google searches. Why does my USB flash drive no longer work in my 2021 Mazda 3 (note on 02/23/24 it's 5 days out of warranty). Then I did a youtube search and found you. I was like okay. The only thing that worried me was the "unsecure site". But I went with it. Then I didn't have my flash drive plugged in when I hit the start. I only saw the C: and D: drives and was like no, no don't do that. Plugged in my USB and then clicked on that. Reformatted it. Put my music back on it went to the garage and put in the flash drive. It worked, listened to parts of 3 songs and said good enough. Thank you so very much!

[@GrantButler]

So glad my video helped! Thanks for sharing your story

[@acidkid]

Dude you are my hero. Thank you very much. Now I can play my flac music in my car cd player.

[@GrantButler]

Nice!

[@Carl-zr4wp]

Thanks for making this Video. Very helpful, especially with Ex Fat and NTFS format, saved me time researching. When using flash drives on older devices.

[@GrantButler]

@Carl-zr4wp I'm so glad this video helped!

[@ColonelBummleigh]

Well done ,Sir! Cracking up trying to use a 128GB Sandisk Cruzer Blade in a Mini R56.Many reformat attempts failed using windows. Kept saying not detected until following your steps. My thanks :^)

[@GrantButler]

So glad it helped!

[@spearmint47]

top man Grant... I needed fat32 for my Firestick extra storage. I've just converted a Sandisk SSD hard drive to fat32. Haven't tried it yet but hope my Firestick recognises it now.

[@GrantButler]

@@spearmint47 awesome! I never thought of doing it to something that big!

[@pb1940]

Great video - this tool and procedure worked, and I didn't have to throw my cheap 128GB flash drive in the trash! You da man!

[@GrantButler]

@@pb1940 awesome!

[@epsiloneuropa1351]

Thank you so much. This worked for a 64gb Samsung usb. It kept saying exfat before but now I can play music on my Xbox 360. Thanks❤️

[@GrantButler]

@@epsiloneuropa1351 awesome!

[@BrendaWiggins]

Great tutorial. clear and detailed enough for the curious. It solves a problem so I can update the NAV maps for my car.

[@GrantButler]

Thanks

[@mercedes331968]

I´m very glad with this video because my sd card 128 gb didn´t work but after seen these video I have it format to fat 32 en its compatibel with my echo device. Thank you very much voor your help!!

[@GrantButler]

@@mercedes331968 so glad you found the video

[@bahmannosratollah7017]

Thank you so much for your help, in explaining the Fat 32 formatting, very clearly. Thank you.

[@GrantButler]

I'm glad it helped!

[@j-pacplummer6087]

BROOOOOO!!....THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VID AND EXPLAINING IT, STEP BY STEP.... FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME....CUZ I DON'T KNOW "SHIT"!!........ THANKS AGAIN, REMAIN STRONG AND GOD LUV YA!!....✌️😬🇺🇸

[@GrantButler]

I'm glad you found the video! Thanks such a kind comment

[@Random_nem]

Thank you! Used it to homebrew my wii.😊

[@GrantButler]

@@Random_nem sounds fancy! I'm glad my video was able yo help

[@YukiìeYT]

SUPER SMOOTH INSTRUCTION FOLLOWED CORRECTLY and IT WORKED i can now download multiple music, BIG THANKSSSSSSSS 2025

[@GrantButler]

@YukiìeYT awesome! I'm glad it's still working!

[@noobcraft02]

i need help i have 500GB flash drive i can't format him to NTFS how can i format him to NTFS pls help me

[@GrantButler]

What do you need NTFS for? (I'm not sure how to resolve your issue, I'm just curious why it has to be that format)

[@thexper9790]

leaving a comment just to say that this is a nice and helpful video

[@GrantButler]

@@thexper9790 thank you so much!

[@Samdgudguy]

This solved the issue for me. Superb work, thanks so much

[@GrantButler]

So glad it helped!

[@jpfelonia2995]

Thank you! Very helpful and simple..

[@GrantButler]

@@jpfelonia2995 I'm so glad you found this video helpful

[@harrisonlee1]

how long should it take to format a 128gb microsd? mines taking a bit.

[@GrantButler]

It depends on your computer. Some may take a few minutes. Most should be under 60 seconds.

[@navyseabee0823]

thank you! this helped me format my hard drive so that I could replace my PS4 hard drive.

[@GrantButler]

@@navyseabee0823 I'm so glad that my video could help.

[@ryanQuadsfornow-zq9sj]

Thank for the info but i dont have a computer to format it. Do you know how to do it on a phone?

[@GrantButler]

I do not, I'm sorry

[@freightcargovan]

I have a 16tb flash drive with exfat format so I have m2ts & MP4 neither will play on windows media player so any suggestions

[@GrantButler]

It was a scam. It's likely only 32gb. Check out my video where I got scammed too kzbin.info/www/bejne/el68qGCbidmha5o

[@mazzabarz8216]

Got a bit of a long question I have kodak 128 gb flash drive. Exfat. I can put music files on it from my tablet but try it on my LG smart TV it won't work i formatted to fat32 on TV but won't work on tablet tried nttp format but won't work either any ideas would be good. Pointless having usb in TV if nothing works I've tried the usb and it works on other things.

[@Tokomiii]

dont suppose you could recommend some usb drives to me that work w this program that have 1-2TB in them? if possible ones from amazon

[@GrantButler]

SanDisk is the only reputable brand I trust that has one that size amzn.to/458gqMg

[@frankp8173]

Video is ok, but I'm not all very familiar on some aspects. At 7:59 it was mentioned that... "All data will be lost", (when formatting the drive to FAT32). Question...Is that data on the drive the same as everything you have on the computer? When "All the data will be lost", does that mean you will lose everything you saved on the computer or laptop, everything on your desktop, everything on your hard drive will be gone if you format your "Drive" to FAT32?

[@GrantButler]

It only deletes data on the flash drive that you are formatting. Your laptop/PC should be fine as long as you select the correct drive.

[@frankp8173]

Sounds good appreciate that

[@jessierobinson1489]

Very helpful, thanks man.

[@GrantButler]

So glad this video helped!

[@shanghaidiscovery2664]

thanks. very useful video. allowed me to format a stick I am using for our Tesla dashcam

[@GrantButler]

Awesome, so glad the video helped!

[@noobmaster-sh9kq]

bro thank you so much for this video no homo but I love you so much I've been looking for hours and it worked

[@GrantButler]

Awesome! I'm so glad you found the video! I love you too bro, especially if you subscribed after watching 😉 no homo of course. 😅

[@kholofelokganane4662]

Does this work on external hard drives( 1TB) it wont show on my smart tv

[@GrantButler]

I never thought of that. You'll have to try it and let me know

[@grumpykat2909]

I have Windows 11 and a SAMDATA USB flashdrive. I went through the Format process as you described, but I got the following message: Windows was unable to complete the format. Do you know the problem and how to resolve it?

[@GrantButler]

What size is it?

[@grumpykat2909]

@@GrantButler It's 32GB. I'm currently in the process using the CMD Diskpart and eventually using the Format command. Let me know if I'm going in the right direction.

[@GrantButler]

​@grumpykat2909 for only 32gb you should be able to format it as FAT32 from the regular file explorer. Try the section of my video at 11:45 but before you format it select FAT32 as the "file system" that should work

[@grumpykat2909]

@@GrantButler I tried earlier using file explorer and the only options were NTFS/FAT and it still failed. Anyway, I just completed using DISKPART which I did an Attribute Disk Clear ReadOnly followed by the CLEAN command. Next, I created a partition with command, Create Partition Primary. Then I used the following command: FORMAT FS=FAT32 Quick. It completed successfully. 👍

[@GrantButler]

@@grumpykat2909 I'm glad you figured it out!

[@thesamesunrise5297]

thank you very much for the tutorial! this was very straightforward and easy to follow

[@GrantButler]

That was my goal! Thank you so much!

[@vtmike3314]

Thanks! My new Mazda will only read music files from a USB drive if it is formatted to FAT32.

[@GrantButler]

Its crazy how many thing still only use FAT32

[@akdrmr]

Did Not Work on my OPESEL 64GB USB Drive. Error Notification: "(failed to open device) the process cannot access file because it is being used in another process". are you able to provide guidance...and as fyi provide guidance to proper Allocation Unit Size (which I'm unclear). THX

[@GrantButler]

It almost sounds like you're 64 GB Drive might not actually be 64 GB. Try formatting it to NTFS and then try bringing it back to FAT32

[@akdrmr]

@@GrantButler THX ..that did the trick. I first attempted to format the usb drive on my drum module (as advised) and rec'd msg it was unable to read the device. Roland (e drums) recommended reformat to FAT32 tho wasn't an option. Search on how lead me to you. Thanks again Grant.

[@BlueCrystalTear]

@@GrantButler thank you for providing this clarification. I was getting the same error with a Samsung Bar+ 128GB and that addressed the problem. Appreciate it!

[@cobyparker784]

hey man, i formatted my Sandisk Ultra USB3.0 to FAT32 via the Rufus software and it says it was completed, but when i go to the format settings of the USB in file explorer it still says it is on exFAT

[@GrantButler]

@cobyparker784 well, I think this video uses different software

[@Princess_Jade64]

Oh my god, thank you SO MUCH! other tutorials did not explain it very well but you are a complete lifesaver!

[@GrantButler]

@@Princess_Jade64 I'm so glad my video helped!

[@GuyWantsToFly]

Dude i have hdd disktop 300GB suppoted only exFAT &NFTS "only " so I ASK if i can format it to FAT32 🙏

[@GrantButler]

Should be able to.

[@dawnsullivan6233]

Not sure about when I click start on Ridge Corp. it says that this is not a secure file. It may have been tampered with.

[@GrantButler]

Any luck figuring it out?

[@Frisk_VRC]

Thanks :D ... needed the 64gb for the wii for homebrew :3

[@GrantButler]

So glad I could help!

[@RustieBrown]

First thing I liked your video, the problem I am having is after using the program to for my 128 GB U drive to Fat32 and download the music I want to play in my car. What happens is after ejecting the USB drive from my windows 11 Hp laptop, my car system will not read the drive and when I plug it back into my laptop, it will not read the drive but tray to reformat the drive back to the windows exfat format. Any Help?

[@GrantButler]

What format is in in when you plug it back into your computer after it didn't work with your car?

[@RustieBrown]

Properties come up blank

[@kierancorcoran4399]

you made this so easy thank you

[@GrantButler]

@@kierancorcoran4399 happy to help

[@Jm.2real]

64 gb usb what allocation do i use for more and fast space

[@GrantButler]

the formatting shouldn't effect that speed. It just depends on the devices its connected to and what the device it compatible with.

[@Marcel-Namsos]

Thanks dud :) Now I can move some video to my old PS3 :)

[@GrantButler]

Awesome!

[@jeanne4856]

I downloaded shows to a flash drive and when I plug it into my blue ray player it won't recognize anything. I reformatted it from NTS (something) to FAT32 with no change. What am I doing wrong.

[@GrantButler]

Have you checked the compatible formats of the files that your Blu-ray player works with?

[@jeanne4856]

No I didn't. how would I do that? @@GrantButler

[@GrantButler]

@@jeanne4856 I'd start with Google

[@arjjun9386]

I m buying 64 gb sandesk pendrive but it's showing 31 gb in Acer laptop what can I do

[@GrantButler]

@arjjun9386 return it, you got scammed. Look for SanDisk (not desk)

[@SpartanBannana]

Is there any equivalent software for mac?

[@GrantButler]

I'm not sure. I think I was told once that Mac can only format to FAT32

[@secureajs]

My car still won't read the drive. is there anything else I can try?

[@GrantButler]

@@secureajs make sure your car can read the file format of your files too

[@aahandillon7047]

Found this - OG PS3 back back up is possible now✌️

[@GrantButler]

Glad you found the video

[@rayanserimssemindi]

it was so easy to follow. thank you

[@GrantButler]

I'm glad this helped!

[@M.Asif66]

Thanks for introducing GUI version

[@GrantButler]

Thanks for watching

[@wyldefan70]

Thank you so much! Helped you out.. excellent video

[@GrantButler]

Thank you!

[@timmcfalls2012]

Great tutorial video explaining things clearly and succinctly. Ty!

[@GrantButler]

Glad you found it! Thanks for watching!

[@tomasotreasaigh111]

@@GrantButler yeah but the fact that at about 6:31 you showed a 'letter' from RidgeCROP had me questioning your validity for a bit. lol. A man has gotta pay attention in this world.

[@bigkahuna2084]

​@@tomasotreasaigh111 It says 'RidgeCrop' because that is the actual name (see right before when Grant does the google search) Grant is just mispronouncing it 'RidgeCORP' (which would be an easy mistake, since it sounds a hell of a lot more logical than 'CROP' ... for a tech company)!! Sorry I just came to this video in December. 👍

[@Kauffmangamer]

Thank you, I needed to format my usb for my ps4

[@GrantButler]

So glad my video could help!

[@elliotpolanco159]

Ultra helpful, thanks.

[@GrantButler]

Glad it helped!

[@princegorman2979]

I don't use the 32GB flash drive. Mine is 16GB so won't I be able to do it

[@GrantButler]

If you go to 2:14 I actually show you how to do it without using the extra software. For flash drives under 32 GB (LIKE YOURS) software is built into any Windows computer

[@princegorman2979]

@@GrantButler I don't use a computer so how will I do it on my smart phone

[@GrantButler]

@princegorman2979 not sure, probably have to go to a library.

[@rajkolucic9323]

Bravo Maestro 🦾

[@GrantButler]

Thanks

[@santyp4268]

does anyone know if by doing this the usb becomes able to update bios ?

[@GrantButler]

Have you found out yet? I think you should be able to.

[@ace7787]

Nice one !🤙

[@GrantButler]

Thanks

[@dawnsullivan6233]

im so frustrated why the fd didn't come already formatted to fat332 being it is 256gb.

[@GrantButler]

thats weird. I'm sorry

[@pastorericduncan1410]

This is very helpful. thanks.

[@GrantButler]

I'm glad it helped!

[@Kotasake]

Wait does the allocation unit size jot matter?

[@GrantButler]

It can, but I typically don't mess with it.

[@sharminiviknesh5662]

You're the best!!!!!!!!!!

[@GrantButler]

Thank you!

[@vigion]

Thank you so much, it worked!

[@GrantButler]

So glad to hear that!

[@radfield6089]

I just dont understand why you need fat32 for MB bios updates.

[@GrantButler]

It's because it's the original and most basic language that computers started with. Mac's ONLY use FAT32

[@nuriufukdurukan6209]

very helpful video, thank you!

[@GrantButler]

I'm glad you found the video!

[@NEXTbigSTAR1]

Mine would only reformat if I unchecked quick format.

[@GrantButler]

Interesting. I haven't seen that before

[@yonisat1]

Thanks i able to format my 3 64gb HIKSEMI flash drive thanks alot

[@GrantButler]

Glad it helped!

[@Phlyr]

Good job! Thank you.

[@GrantButler]

Thanks!

[@atech9224]

Thanks 👍 wery helpful

[@GrantButler]

So happy I could help

[@1992mlove]

Im halfway there but it keeps saying that it cant do it when theirs open files but the only thing i have open is that window that ssys fat32 format ..anyone else have this issue?

[@GrantButler]

@@1992mlove make sure you're using the right drive, and maybe try formatting that flash drive to whatever your Windows computer will allow you to First

[@stungsangob]

Hi my car is Toyota 2010 but it can not read my Sandisk 64GB it show NO SUPPORT on screen I followed your way but it still can not work but Thank you.

[@GrantButler]

It sounds more like your file formats might be unsupported

[@Kotasake]

Thanks for the help

[@GrantButler]

@@Kotasake I'm glad my video helped

[@pontz8]

Malware bytes did´nt allow me to open the website or download the software : /

[@GrantButler]

@@pontz8 sounds like your anti-virus doesn't like the website

[@budzraule411]

thank you it helped me a lot

[@GrantButler]

So glad to hear that!

[@justinad8222]

Thank you So Much❤

[@GrantButler]

@@justinad8222 glad I could help

[@educationalandtechnicalcha9425]

Can I format TB portable SSD in Fat32?

[@GrantButler]

I don't think so, but you can try

[@fauteezybaby]

Muito Obrigado irmão sucesso sempre

[@GrantButler]

👍

[@dtechvinnie]

Did this through Rufus then had to format it on my onn box wouldn't migrate my data to drive so it doesn't work

[@GrantButler]

I'm sorry it didn't work for you.

[@dtechvinnie]

@@GrantButler buying another one that one I bought off Amazon going to get a quality make flash drive

[@GrantButler]

@@dtechvinnie good choice, I've gotten a few scam drives off Amazon

[@Iam_Adolor]

Hello thank for this. pls formatting to fat32 wi it work for radio

[@GrantButler]

Radio?

[@TieraMyers]

Thank you!

[@GrantButler]

@@TieraMyers no problem

[@royaltykidstv]

What about a new USB, I have been uploading pictures straight from my external to the USB and no problems. Should I be formatting new USB’s if I will upload pictures?

[@GrantButler]

If it's working, I wouldn't format it if you don't have a reason to.

[@royaltykidstv]

@@GrantButler aha I see, so only format when there is a problem when trying to upload?

[@GrantButler]

@royaltykidstv yeah kinda. There are some reasons but they're very rare.

[@royaltykidstv]

@@GrantButler Thank you

[@ghooost2006]

the best !

[@GrantButler]

👍

[@SAMNICKERS]

thank you so much sir

[@GrantButler]

Glad I could help

[@Robert-th8ud]

Malwarebytes shows Ridgecrop Fat32 to be infected with a Trojan. Not sure if it is a false positive.

[@GrantButler]

If you're not sure, it doesn't make a difference

[@Robert-th8ud]

@@GrantButler Not helpful!

[@tony-wii]

awesome sauce

[@GrantButler]

@@tony-wii so glad I could help!

[@tony-wii]

@@GrantButler yes sir

[@Raretry]

hey, that was coo.

[@GrantButler]

Thanks!

[@tusharnarnawat7876]

Not working bro, there is no option for my drive

[@GrantButler]

Does your computer see your drive at all?

[@tusharnarnawat7876]

@@GrantButler I have SanDisk dual drive which I ordered recently, it was working properly but I format it and afterwards it is not showing in my tv(old gen) now when I used ur method in ridgecorp, there is no option for the drive I want to convert fat32,

[@HitchHikersBlues]

I was considering buying a new Fat32 drive but this worked great on my 64gb Sandisk. It isn't actually 64gb its 57gb. I hate the way they lie about the capacity. That's 7gb !

[@GrantButler]

Yeah, it's kinda funny how they do that

[@HitchHikersBlues]

@@GrantButler it's kind of funny how they get away with that. I can understand 1gb maybe, but 7gb? I felt like I was robbed. Why didn't they just state 57gb on the drive? Anyway, thanks for the info. It was only 15 quid but it saved me having to buy a new one. Not sure I'll but that brand again though.

[@flamewolflink1058]

thank you

[@GrantButler]

Glad it helped

[@pippopippo9305]

grazie mille..from italy

[@GrantButler]

What?

[@dawnsullivan6233]

Mine doesn’t even have the option for fat 32, which is why I thought we were watching this video. So you obviously have the option for that so I’m confused.

[@GrantButler]

There may have been updates to the website or the program since I made this video

[@pawekurek4050]

Its stil exfat for me ....

[@GrantButler]

Weird, did you ever get it figured out?