Windows 10: Can't format USB showing I/O error

Discus and support Can't format USB showing I/O error in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Hello everyone! I am sorry. if this is wrong to post this issue. Actually I've created a bootable USB using rufus. Later I'm unable to format that USB... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by AffanTheBest, Feb 1, 2021.

  1. AFFANTHEBEST
    AffanTheBest Win User

    Can't format USB showing I/O error

    AffanTheBest, Feb 1, 2021
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  2. FREEBIRD_9924
    freebird_9924 Win User
    freebird_9924, Feb 1, 2021
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  3. FERNANDZ
    Fernandz Win User
    How To Format A Write Protected Flash Memory ?

    ¿You already tried this one?...

    Run CMD


    1. diskpart
    2. list disk

    Then in the 3º step, put the correct number of disk in the list for the usb flash (if it's listed in disk 3, then you'll have to write select disk 3).

    2. select disk #
    3. clean
    4. create partition primary
    5. select partition 1
    6. active
    7. format fs=fat32
    8. assign
    9. exit

    with that commands you will format the flash drive in fat32, if you have a large drive you can select also "format fs=ntfs" in step 7.

    good luck!
     
    Fernandz, Feb 1, 2021
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  4. JANEANE CRU
    Janeane Cru Win User

    Can't format USB showing I/O error

    Can't update audio driver- Showing I/O device error

    Hi Christa,

    An I/O Device error can occur with different types of hardware devices or media, such as external hard drives, SD cards, SSD, USB flash drives or pen drives. For us to isolate the issue, we suggest that you run the hardware and devices troubleshooter by
    following these steps:

    • Open the Settings app.
    • Type Troubleshooting on the search box.
    • Click on Troubleshooting.
    • On the left pane, click on View all.
    • Select Hardware and Devices.
    • Click on Next button and follow the on screen guide.
    • Restart your computer and check if the issue persists.

    Let us know if the steps above helped you to resolve the issue.
     
    Janeane Cru, Feb 1, 2021
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