How to format USB drive?
Hi: I have a USB memory stick I want to reformat. But I am not sure how to do that considering the submount mechanism that automatically mounts it when plugged in. Any clues? I'm hoping to avoid having to do it on Windows. Thanks. -- _____________________ Christopher R. Carlen crobc@earthlink.net SuSE 9.1 Linux 2.6.5
Chris Carlen wrote:
Hi:
I have a USB memory stick I want to reformat. But I am not sure how to do that considering the submount mechanism that automatically mounts it when plugged in.
Any clues?
I'm hoping to avoid having to do it on Windows.
Thanks.
I would suggest unmounting the drive. Then use mkfs.msdos /dev/sda1 I did that with SUSE 8.0 - had to reboot because unmounting caused me to lose my keyboard, as my usb drive was messed up. You shouldn't experience that issue, but may. I left the drive connected while rebooting. Hope this helps, Don
On Friday 24 September 2004 07:29, Chris Carlen wrote:
Hi:
I have a USB memory stick I want to reformat. But I am not sure how to do that considering the submount mechanism that automatically mounts it when plugged in.
Any clues?
Have you tried partioner in Yast ?
I'm hoping to avoid having to do it on Windows.
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