Windows was unable to complete the format".

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allen420 Posts 2 Registration date Monday May 12, 2014 Status Member Last seen May 21, 2014 - May 12, 2014 at 07:56 AM
 Manoj - Aug 4, 2015 at 05:11 AM
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 47356 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,169
May 12, 2014 at 08:05 AM
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
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it didnt work also.
"Failed to complete the format", it says.
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Great! It Worked! :D :D
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Not successfully completed
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Ambucias Posts 47356 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,169
May 15, 2014 at 06:40 AM
I'm afraid that it has been physically damaged and they can't be repaired.

Best to invest in a new one.

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