Windows 10: Formatting issues

Discus and support Formatting issues in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; "This drive is in use. Another program or process is using this device. Do you want to format it anyway?" I checked what could be preventing me from... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by SavPMA, May 6, 2022.

  1. SavPMA Win User

    Formatting issues


    "This drive is in use. Another program or process is using this device. Do you want to format it anyway?" I checked what could be preventing me from formatting in Task Manager but it says "0% Disk" on the processes tab. So doesn't that mean there are no processes running on the other drive? Trying to format a MicroSD card.

    :)
     
    SavPMA, May 6, 2022
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  2. 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, May 6, 2022
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  3. Johan45 Win User
    AMD FX OC'ers Club

    That's what the auto setting will do since you're over the 1333 mark it jumps to the next step which isn't listed or officially supported I assume by that ram.

    At this point though I would suggest dropping the multi one step or .5 so that we can get something stable and possibly take the heat issue out of the picture for now.
     
    Johan45, May 6, 2022
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  4. Formatting issues

    Date format issue after WINDOWS 10 installed

    Hi Dulce,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to add English (UK), and try to change Time format.

    Please follow below steps and check and check if it helps.

    • Type add a language in Search bar and launch Add a Language.
    • Search for English (UK) and add.
    • And try changing the Time Format and check if it helps.
    Hope this information helps. Please post back with the results, we will be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Prabhavathi Patil, May 6, 2022
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