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m (use ol/ul manually due to {{warning}} breaking the ordered list for some reason)
(swap 32 and 64 steps (>64gb is probably the more common reason someone would need this guide; plus someone accidentally following it for <=32 wouldn't cause problems))
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|-|<translate>32GB or smaller</translate>=
<ol>
<li><translate><!--T:7--> Insert your SD card into your computer</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:8--> If the SD card has any files and folders on it, copy everything to a folder on your computer</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:9--> Run <code>SD Card Formatter Setup</code> (the <code>.exe</code> file) in the downloaded .zip file with Administrator privileges, then install the program</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:10--> Run <code>SD Card Formatter</code> from the Start Menu</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:11--> Select your SD card’s drive letter for "Select card"</translate>{{warning|<translate nowrap><!--T:12--> Make sure you choose the correct drive letter, otherwise you might accidentally erase the wrong drive!</translate>}}</li>
<li><translate><!--T:13--> Enter anything for "Volume label"</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:14--> Ensure that "Quick Format" is selected</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:15--> Click "Format"</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:16--> Click "OK"</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:17--> Wait for the format to finish</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:18--> Click "OK"</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:19--> Close SD Card Formatter</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:20--> If the SD card had any files and folders on it before the format, copy everything back from your computer</translate></li>
</ol>
|-|<translate>64GB or larger</translate>=
|-|<translate>64GB or larger</translate>=


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<li><translate><!--T:35--> Click "Close"</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:35--> Click "Close"</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:36--> If the SD card had any files and folders on it before the format, copy everything back from your computer</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:36--> If the SD card had any files and folders on it before the format, copy everything back from your computer</translate></li>
</ol>
|-|<translate>32GB or smaller</translate>=
<ol>
<li><translate><!--T:7--> Insert your SD card into your computer</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:8--> If the SD card has any files and folders on it, copy everything to a folder on your computer</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:9--> Run <code>SD Card Formatter Setup</code> (the <code>.exe</code> file) in the downloaded .zip file with Administrator privileges, then install the program</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:10--> Run <code>SD Card Formatter</code> from the Start Menu</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:11--> Select your SD card’s drive letter for "Select card"</translate>{{warning|<translate nowrap><!--T:12--> Make sure you choose the correct drive letter, otherwise you might accidentally erase the wrong drive!</translate>}}</li>
<li><translate><!--T:13--> Enter anything for "Volume label"</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:14--> Ensure that "Quick Format" is selected</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:15--> Click "Format"</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:16--> Click "OK"</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:17--> Wait for the format to finish</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:18--> Click "OK"</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:19--> Close SD Card Formatter</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:20--> If the SD card had any files and folders on it before the format, copy everything back from your computer</translate></li>
</ol>
</ol>


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