NOTE: All SanDisk memory cards and flash
drives come pre-formatted and do not need to be formatted out of the
box. They are formatted with the following standards:
- FAT for 2GB or lower capacity
- FAT32 for 4GB to 32GB capacities
- exFAT for 64GB or higher capacities
Reformatting will clear file system corruption or quickly erase everything on the device. If re-formatting is needed, follow the steps below.
WARNING: Backup all your data before formatting. Formatting will erase all data on the memory device.
Formatting your memory device:1. Double-click My Computer, or Computer (for Vista and Win7)
2. Right-click the drive letter associated with your memory device, then select Format
(in the sample image below, we right-clicked on H:).
WARNING: Make sure you select the correct drive letter.

3. Select a File system type.
- FAT for 2GB or lower capacity
- FAT32 for 4GB to 32GB capacities
- exFAT for 64GB or higher capacities
4. Ensure "Quick Format" is checked

4. Click Start.
NOTE: exFAT is supported natively in WIN7. You will need to download a patch for Windows XP or VISTA to format a 64GB or larger device.
- FAT for 2GB or lower capacity
- FAT32 for 4GB to 32GB capacities
- exFAT for 64GB or higher capacities
Reformatting will clear file system corruption or quickly erase everything on the device. If re-formatting is needed, follow the steps below.
WARNING: Backup all your data before formatting. Formatting will erase all data on the memory device.
Formatting your memory device:1. Double-click My Computer, or Computer (for Vista and Win7)
2. Right-click the drive letter associated with your memory device, then select Format
(in the sample image below, we right-clicked on H:).
WARNING: Make sure you select the correct drive letter.
3. Select a File system type.
- FAT for 2GB or lower capacity
- FAT32 for 4GB to 32GB capacities
- exFAT for 64GB or higher capacities
4. Ensure "Quick Format" is checked
4. Click Start.
NOTE: exFAT is supported natively in WIN7. You will need to download a patch for Windows XP or VISTA to format a 64GB or larger device.