Windows 10: seagate formatting issues

i have a seagate hdd that i was using for my xbox one x. deleted all files plugged into the pc but it isnt allowing me to format for use.

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How do I format a Seagate GoFlexDrive in Windows 10?

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check fi it helps.

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  Press windows + R, and type diskmgmt.msc and press Enter.
  
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  There select the drive and right click on it and select format.
  

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

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!

 

Seagate Mirra Access Issues

I have a 500G Seagate Mirra Personal BAck Up Server that I stopped using long time ago. I want to extract the files out of it and port them to my cloud back up. I took the IDE hard drive out of the box and connected it to my laptop using a Unitek Y-3324 Converter. When I connect the IDE to the laptop via USB, I get the message about "Inserting a CD in the USB Drive".

I changed the IDE drive name to Z and rebooted my laptop while the hard drive is connected. These steps did not solve my issues. Any other suggestions?