Finally, click on OK and then select Erase.This is a complete process of formatting a USB drive on Mac. But keep in mind this step will increase the time of the format.Ħ. Newer Seagate and LaCie branded external drives come preformatted with the exFAT file system, which allows it to be used on both Mac and Windows without. This will let you choose how securely you want the files to be deleted.Just move the slider to right, the further it moves, the more passes the erase feature will make meaning that the files will be removed discreetly. Next from the drop-down menu, select the type of format you want.If the USB flash drive, has some sensitive data, click on Security tab. Now select Erase from toolbar that is situated at top of window.Next a window will drop down here type a specific name for formatted drive.ĥ. The program will start to scan for lost files. Select the unreadable USB drive or General UDisk Media in the user interface, and click the Search for Lost Data button in the lower left corner. Next navigate to Applications and select Utilities, then select Disk Utility by double-clicking on it.Ĥ. Free download and install iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac following the onscreen instructions.
Note: – Formatting will wipe the entire data, so make sure the drive contains no important data on it. The latest MacBook Pro or MacBook Air have only USB-C type connectors, so if you have the recent Mac’s, you will require an adaptor to convert from USB-C to USB-A.Ģ. To format a USB drive, follow these steps:ġ.
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