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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] | ||
== Instructions | == Instructions == | ||
<tabber> | |||
|-|64GB or larger= | |||
<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>guiformat.exe</code></li> | |||
<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> | |||
<li>Select a size for "Allocation unit size" | |||
<ul> | |||
<li>If the SD card is 64GB, choose 32768</li> | |||
<li>If the SD card is larger than 64GB, choose 65536</li> | |||
</ul></li> | |||
<li>Enter anything for "Volume label"</li> | |||
<li>Ensure that "Quick Format" is selected</li> | |||
<li>Click "Start"</li> | |||
<li>Click "OK"</li> | |||
<li>Wait for the format to finish</li> | |||
<li>Click "Close"</li> | |||
<li>If the SD card had any files and folders on it before the format, copy everything back from your computer</li> | |||
</ol> | |||
=== 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. | ||
==== 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). | |||
|-|32GB or smaller= | |||
<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> | |||
</tabber> | |||
{{hg imported|Guide_3DS}} | {{hg imported|Guide_3DS}} | ||
[[Category:General guides]] | |||