For advanced users, you can use Command Prompt to format your USB drive to FAT32:
The FAT32 file system cannot store individual files larger than 4 GB. If you plan to transfer large ISO images or 4K video files, consider using exFAT or NTFS instead. Method 1: Using File Explorer (Drives 32 GB or Smaller) how to format usb to fat32 windows 11
Note: If the drive is larger than 32GB, you may not see "FAT32" here. Ensure is checked. For advanced users, you can use Command Prompt
He downloaded a tiny, no-install program called Rufus . Rufus is the Swiss Army chainsaw of USB formatting. It doesn’t care about Microsoft’s arbitrary rules. It laughs at 32GB limits. Leo launched it, selected the drive, and in the “File system” dropdown, clicked FAT32. Ensure is checked
This can take a very long time for large drives. To speed it up, add /Q for a quick format: format /FS:FAT32 /Q D: . 3. Using Disk Management
Formatting permanently erases all files on the drive. Move critical data to your local hard drive or cloud storage before starting.
