How Can I Format a Mini SD for Windows XP?
- 1). Log in to your computer.
- 2
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Insert the USB connector of the card reader data cable into a USB port of your computer. - 3
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Insert the mini SD card into the card reader slot that is labeled as "mSD" or "mini SD." - 4). Click "Start" and select "My Computer" to open Windows Explorer.
- 5). Find the SD card icon under "Removable storage Devices" in Windows Explorer.
- 6). Right-click on the mini SD card icon. Select "Format" from the context menu.
- 7). Set "FAT32" in the File System menu, and click the "Start" button
- 8). Click "OK" to confirm formatting. The message "Format Complete" will appear when the process is finished.
- 9). Take the miniSD card out the card reader slot.
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