Kingston Datatraveler USB Stick


  1. Posts : 46
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit
       #1

    Kingston Datatraveler USB Stick


    Hi guys,

    I bought a 16gb Kingston Datatraveler USB drive.

    I want to format it and I'm unsure as to what Allocation Unit Size I should choose.
    My options are:

    Default
    4096 bytes
    8192 bytes
    16 kilobytes
    32 kilobytes
    64 kilobytes

    8192 bytes is selected when I choose format.

    Any ideas?
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  2. Posts : 7,055
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
       #2

    Do not bother about Allocation Unit Size.

    For optimal performance and longevity use the SD Formatter.

    https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_3/

    Yes, it is for SD cards but you can format flash drives too.

    It sets the correct allocation size automatically.

    Download the User Manual and read through the various options.
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