How to Format an SD Card in Command Prompt
Formatting a SecureDigital Card (SD Card) is a simple process. These cards are used in everything from cameras to MP3 players to video game devices. Given their multiple uses, you may want to reuse one SD Card in new device. This may require you to clear off the SD Card before redeploying it. Formatting is a good way to accomplish this task, as it removes both visible and hidden files from the SD Card. This article will teach you how to format your SD Card using the Command Prompt in Windows.
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Instructions
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Connect your SD Card Reader to your Computer (skip this step if your computer has a built-in SD Card slot).
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Insert your SD Card into the SD Card reader. You should hear a sound or receive a notification from the operating system indicating that something has been plugged in.
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Double click on My Computer and locate your SD Card. Make a note of the drive letter (e.g., E:\).
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Click Start and then click Run. Type "cmd" and press enter. If you don't have the "Run" option in your Start Menu, click on the search bar in the start menu and type cmd and press enter.
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In command prompt type the drive letter of the SD Card that you noted earlier (e.g., E:\) and press enter. Type "dir" and take a look at the files listed to make sure that this is in fact your SD Card.
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Type "format E:\" (replacing E:\ with the drive letter of your SD Card) and press enter.
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