USB Memory Stick Format


  1. neb
    Posts : 33
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
       #1

    USB Memory Stick Format


    I have a "Memorex Traveldrive" USB Memorystick of 4GB.
    When I try it to format I can see only 1 GB, not 4GB. also in windows explorer I seen 1GB of disk capacity.
    I know that in the past I tried out several security tools on that stick so it is probably my own fault.
    Is there any kind of "low level format" that I can do to recover my full capacity of 4GB?
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  2. Posts : 4,466
    Windows 10 Education 64 bit
       #2

    What does it show as in disk management? From there delete all and any partitions on it and try again. Another option would be to use diskpart from a command prompt window.
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  3. neb
    Posts : 33
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    in disk management I see 1GB.
    diskpart didn't help me.
    but in the meanwhile I found a free tool "HDD Low Level Format Tool 2.36.1181"
    after download I tried it on my memorystick and it "low level formatted" it.
    Aftrewards I formatted the stick the useal way: 4GB

    thank you very much for your help.
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  4. Posts : 4,466
    Windows 10 Education 64 bit
       #4

    I tried, :) , you got it sorted in the end though and thats what counts.
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  5. neb
    Posts : 33
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    yes, that's true; your help was nevertheless much appreciated.
    I hope that other people also benefit from the solution to this problem.
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