Windows 10: FORMATTED IN macOS Sequoia 15.0.1 as ExFAT and added data from macOS, it shows errors on...

A USB STICK 3.0 64GB was new without data as FAT32, HAS BEEN FORMATTED IN macOS Sequoia 15.0.1 as ExFAT and added data from macOS SPECIFICALLY Files of type: ISOJPG PNGMP4DOCX RTFWell, after bringing in Windows 10/11, it shows errors on the disk, well what to do???

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Formating to exFAT

Hi Taylor,

If you want to format an external hard drive or USB flash drive in exFAT, you can follow these steps:

• Press and hold Windows key + x on your keyboard. This open the context menu.
• Select Command Prompt (Admin).
• Type format g: /FS:exFAT and then Enter to begin formatting the G drive as exFAT

For any query, feel free to reach us.

 

How can I format 2 partitions in my hard drive so that I have 1 for Mac and 1 for PC

I have a PC running Windows 10 and a Mac with the latest version of macOS. How can I format two partitions in my hard drive so that I have one for Mac and one for PC?

I tried going to Mac:

• Erase the HD
  
• create 1 partition 'macos journal file system'
  
• create 1 partition 'exFAT'
  

But when I connect that HD to my Windows 10 machine, it can't see my HD or my partition.

And I also tried going to PC:

• Erase the volumes of the HD
  
• create 1 partition 'exFAT'
  
• create 1 partition 'NTFS'
  

But when I go to macOS, I can't erase the 'exFAT' and create a 'macos journal file system' for it.

Basically, I want 2 partitions in my hard drive:

• 1 macos journal file system
  
• 1 windows NTFS
  

 

My external hdd doesn't show all files in one specific folder.

Dear dazarkhramfb,

Thank you for your prompt response. I appreciate you attempting all the suggested troubleshooting steps. Given that the issue persists and you have verified the integrity of your data via backups, formatting the HDD can indeed be a viable next step to ensure that it functions correctly moving forward.

Using a drive across multiple platforms such as a PC, MacBook, and Mac mini can sometimes cause file system compatibility issues, especially if the drive is formatted in a file system (e.g., NTFS, HFS+, or exFAT) that is not natively supported across all operating systems or if it was not safely ejected during use. This could potentially lead to the kind of issues you've described.

Before proceeding with the format, please ensure that all critical data is backed up, as formatting will erase all existing data on the drive.

Here’s how you can format your HDD:

For Windows:

1. Connect the external HDD to your Windows PC.
   
2. Open "This PC" (or "My Computer") and right-click on the external HDD.
   
3. Select "Format".
   
4. Choose the file system you prefer (exFAT is recommended if you intend to use the drive across both Windows and macOS).
   
5. Ensure "Quick Format" is checked, then click "Start" to begin the formatting process.
   

For macOS:

1. Connect the external HDD to your Mac.
   
2. Open "Disk Utility" (found in Applications > Utilities).
   
3. Select the external HDD from the sidebar.
   
4. Click on the "Erase" button.
   
5. Select the desired format (exFAT is recommended for compatibility with both Windows and macOS).
   
6. Click "Erase" to begin the process.
   

If you continue to work directly from the external HDD with Premiere Pro, ensure the drive is properly ejected before disconnecting it from each computer to avoid file corruption. Once the format is complete, you can transfer your backed-up files back onto the external HDD and resume your workflow. If you encounter any further issues, or if the drive continues to exhibit problems even after formatting, it may be worth considering a replacement.

Please let me know if you need any further assistance or encounter any issues during this process. I'm here to help.

Best Regards,

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist