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Windows was unable to complete the format".

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allen420 Posts 2 Registration date Monday 12 May 2014 Status Member Last seen 21 May 2014 - 12 May 2014 à 07:56
 Manoj - 4 Aug 2015 à 05:11
Hello,

hello.
im new to these little things.
how can I open my flash drive when it says "You need to format the disk before you can use it".
but when I format it, a pop up message appear saying "Windows was unable to complete the format".
how can I open it when I cant format it.?
hope you'll help me.
thanks.

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Ambucias Posts 47312 Registration date Monday 1 February 2010 Status Moderator Last seen 28 March 2026 11,166
12 May 2014 à 08:05
Hi

Try to format using this tool, it should work for you:

https://ccm.net/downloads/tools/4639-hp-usb-disk-storage-format-tool/

Good luck
allen420
15 May 2014 à 06:37
it didnt work also.
"Failed to complete the format", it says.
Vicky
5 Nov 2014 à 10:03
Great! It Worked! :D :D
Manoj
4 Aug 2015 à 05:11
Not successfully completed
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Ambucias Posts 47312 Registration date Monday 1 February 2010 Status Moderator Last seen 28 March 2026 11,166
15 May 2014 à 06:40
I'm afraid that it has been physically damaged and they can't be repaired.

Best to invest in a new one.

Sorry
allen420 Posts 2 Registration date Monday 12 May 2014 Status Member Last seen 21 May 2014
21 May 2014 à 08:36
we think the same. :D
thanks for the advises.