diff --git a/docs/formatting-sd-(windows).md b/docs/formatting-sd-(windows).md index 6ffd790a42451..406b36557daf0 100644 --- a/docs/formatting-sd-(windows).md +++ b/docs/formatting-sd-(windows).md @@ -10,18 +10,16 @@ This page is for Windows users only. If you are not on Windows, check out the [F ## What You Need -* **For all SD card sizes**: The latest version of [SD Formatter](https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter/sd-memory-card-formatter-for-windows-download/) -* **For SD cards 64GB or larger only:** The latest version of [guiformat](https://nintendohomebrew.com/guiformat) +* The latest version of [sdFormatWindows](https://github.com/flashcarts/sdFormatWindows/releases/latest) ## Instructions -### Section I - SD Card Formatter +### Section I - sdFormatWindows 1. Insert your SD card into your computer 1. If the SD card has any files and folders on it, copy everything to a folder on your computer -1. Run `SD Card Formatter Setup` (the `.exe` file) in the downloaded `.zip` file with Administrator privileges, then install the program -1. Run `SD Card Formatter` from the Start Menu -1. Select your SD card's drive letter for "Select card" +1. Run `sdFormatWindows.exe` +1. Select your SD card's drive letter for "Select drive" ::: danger @@ -30,50 +28,15 @@ This page is for Windows users only. If you are not on Windows, check out the [F ::: 1. Enter anything for "Volume label" -1. Ensure that "Quick Format" is selected +1. If your SD card is 64GB or larger, check "Format as FAT32 (SDXC cards only)" 1. Click "Format" 1. Click "OK" 1. Wait for the format to finish 1. Click "OK" -1. Close SD Card Formatter -1. If the SD card is 32GB or smaller and had any files and folders on it before the format, copy everything back from your computer - -::: info - -You're done formatting your SD card if it's **32GB or smaller.** - -::: - -### Section II - guiformat (ONLY for 64GB or larger) - -1. Run `guiformat.exe` -1. Select your SD card's drive letter for "Drive" - - ::: danger - - Make sure you choose the correct drive letter, otherwise you might accidentally erase the wrong drive! - - ::: - -1. Select a size for "Allocation unit size" - + If the SD card is 64GB, choose 32768 - + If the SD card is larger than 64GB, choose 65536 -1. Enter anything for "Volume label" -1. Ensure that "Quick Format" is selected -1. Click "Start" -1. Click "OK" -1. Wait for the format to finish -1. Click "Close" -1. If the SD card had any files and folders on it before the format, copy everything back from your computer +1. Close sdFormatWindows +1. If your SD card had any files and folders on it before the format, copy everything back from your computer ## Troubleshooting -* guiformat shows the error "Failed to open device: GetLastError()=32" - + Close everything that may be using the SD card, such as any File Explorer windows. - + If this issue persists, try reformatting the card to NTFS in File Explorer, close that window when it's done, and re-attempt the guiformat process. - -* guiformat shows the error "GetLastError()=1117" - + Your SD card write-protection switch may be [enabled](/images/sdlock.png). The lock must be flipped upwards to allow writing to the SD card (including formatting). - * SD card remains undetected by console or continues to display the wrong capacity after formatting + Your SD card may be partitioned or have unallocated space. Follow the instructions [here](https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/SD_Clean/Windows) to reformat your SD card.