Windows 10: can't format external my passport

Discus and support can't format external my passport in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; was using the 2TB version and was backing up with it and decided to just delete everything and use as a storage device (drive). Now I can't access it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by BruceAbraham, Jul 15, 2018.

  1. BRUCEABRAHAM
    BruceAbraham Win User

    can't format external my passport


    was using the 2TB version and was backing up with it and decided to just delete everything and use as a storage device (drive). Now I can't access it and when I try to format it will go all the way and then say unable to format. I did not use any password function when I was backing up.

    :)
     
    BruceAbraham, Jul 15, 2018
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  2. MAC_USER
    mac_user Win User

    Reliable 1TB External Drive

    I would suggest this one. WD My Passport Ultra 2 TB Externe Festplatte - WDBBKD0020BWT - USB 3.0
     
    mac_user, Jul 15, 2018
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  3. ATNEVON
    Atnevon Win User
    External WD Passport: Which format?

    Well Happy Thanksgiving TPU and Merry Black Friday!!!

    I hope everyone had a safe and joyful Thanksgiving and had some time from, (or to give) from our rigs to tolerate our parents and family for a while.

    Anyway, I had camped out at staples this morning and am now the proud owner of a 120 WD Passport for my happy backing up needs. I have however a few questions.

    I often go from Mac to PC, and vice versa. SO I was wondering what format to put my drive in so that it can be written to both. I know there are format differences, but just wondered if this were possible.

    Thanks agian everyone, and Happy Thanksgiving everyone
    -Andrew
     
    Atnevon, Jul 15, 2018
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  4. SAYAN_GHOSH
    Sayan_Ghosh Win User

    can't format external my passport

    Format an external Drive.

    Hello Roger,

    Thank you for posting your concern in Microsoft Community and welcome to the Windows 10 Family.

    I would suggest you to follow the below steps to format the drive you are referring to.

    • Right Click on Start menu and select Open Computer Management.

    • In the left pane, under Storage, click Disk Management.

    • Right-click the volume that you want to format, and then click Format.

    • To format the volume with the default settings, in the Format dialog box, click
      OK, and then click OK again.
    Note: You cannot format a disk or partition that is currently in use, including the partition that contains Windows.

    Hope it helps.

    Thank you.
     
    Sayan_Ghosh, Jul 15, 2018
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