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| *'''For SD cards 64GB or larger''': The latest version of [http://ridgecrop.co.uk/index.htm?guiformat.htm guiformat] | | *'''For SD cards 64GB or larger''': The latest version of [http://ridgecrop.co.uk/index.htm?guiformat.htm guiformat] |
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| == Instructions (32GB or smaller) == | | == Instructions == |
| #Insert your SD card into your computer
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| #If the SD card has any files and folders on it, copy everything to a folder on your computer
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| #Run <code>SD Card Formatter Setup</code> (the <code>.exe</code> file) in the downloaded .zip file with Administrator privileges, then install the program
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| #Run <code>SD Card Formatter</code> from the Start Menu
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| #Select your SD card’s drive letter for "Select card"
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| Make sure you choose the correct drive letter, otherwise you might accidentally erase the wrong drive!
| | <tabber> |
| | |-|64GB or larger= |
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| #Enter anything for "Volume label"
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| #Ensure that "Quick Format" is selected
| | <li>Insert your SD card into your computer</li> |
| #Click "Format"
| | <li>If the SD card has any files and folders on it, copy everything to a folder on your computer</li> |
| #Click "OK"
| | <li>Run <code>guiformat.exe</code></li> |
| #Wait for the format to finish
| | <li>Select your SD card’s drive letter for "Drive"{{warning|Make sure you choose the correct drive letter, otherwise you might accidentally erase the wrong drive!}}</li> |
| #Click "OK"
| | <li>Select a size for "Allocation unit size" |
| #Close SD Card Formatter
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| #If the SD card had any files and folders on it before the format, copy everything back from your computer
| | <li>If the SD card is 64GB, choose 32768</li> |
| | | <li>If the SD card is larger than 64GB, choose 65536</li> |
| == Instructions (64GB or larger) ==
| | </ul></li> |
| | | <li>Enter anything for "Volume label"</li> |
| #Insert your SD card into your computer
| | <li>Ensure that "Quick Format" is selected</li> |
| #If the SD card has any files and folders on it, copy everything to a folder on your computer
| | <li>Click "Start"</li> |
| #Run <code>guiformat.exe</code>
| | <li>Click "OK"</li> |
| #Select your SD card’s drive letter for "Drive"{{warning|Make sure you choose the correct drive letter, otherwise you might accidentally erase the wrong drive!}}
| | <li>Wait for the format to finish</li> |
| #Select a size for "Allocation unit size"
| | <li>Click "Close"</li> |
| #*If the SD card is 64GB, choose 32768
| | <li>If the SD card had any files and folders on it before the format, copy everything back from your computer</li> |
| #*If the SD card is larger than 64GB, choose 65536
| | </ol> |
| #Enter anything for "Volume label"
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| #Ensure that "Quick Format" is selected
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| #Click "Start"
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| #Click "OK"
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| #Wait for the format to finish
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| #Click "Close"
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| #If the SD card had any files and folders on it before the format, copy everything back from your computer
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| === Common errors with guiformat === | | === Common errors with guiformat === |
| ==== Failed to open device: GetLastError()=32 ==== | | ==== Failed to open device: GetLastError()=32 ==== |
| Close everything that may be using the SD card, such as any File Explorer windows. | | Close everything that may be using the SD card, such as any File Explorer windows. |
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| | ==== GetLastError()=1117 ==== |
| | Your SD card write-protection switch may be [https://3ds.hacks.guide/images/sdlock.png enabled]. The lock must be flipped upwards to allow writing to the SD card (including formatting). |
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| | <ol> |
| | <li>Insert your SD card into your computer</li> |
| | <li>If the SD card has any files and folders on it, copy everything to a folder on your computer</li> |
| | <li>Run <code>SD Card Formatter Setup</code> (the <code>.exe</code> file) in the downloaded .zip file with Administrator privileges, then install the program</li> |
| | <li>Run <code>SD Card Formatter</code> from the Start Menu</li> |
| | <li>Select your SD card’s drive letter for "Select card"{{warning|Make sure you choose the correct drive letter, otherwise you might accidentally erase the wrong drive!}}</li> |
| | <li>Enter anything for "Volume label"</li> |
| | <li>Ensure that "Quick Format" is selected</li> |
| | <li>Click "Format"</li> |
| | <li>Click "OK"</li> |
| | <li>Wait for the format to finish</li> |
| | <li>Click "OK"</li> |
| | <li>Close SD Card Formatter</li> |
| | <li>If the SD card had any files and folders on it before the format, copy everything back from your computer</li> |
| | </ol> |
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| | [[Category:General guides]] |