Formatting Drive For Mac In Windows

By - guest writer. The latest trend with computers is not including a CD/DVD drive. This helps the computers to be small and lighter. Apple has started doing this when the Macbook Air arrived on the scene. They have also included this with their latest laptops and their iMac’s. Recently photographers have switched from using CD/DVD’s to USB flash drives to deliver their digital pictures to their clients. However, some photographers have run into issues where clients are not able to read the USB flash drive, prompting the photographer to switch back to using CD/DVD’s.

But don't worry. We've got the solution! This article will teach you how to format the USB flash drive so both Mac’s and PC’s can read them. There are two parts to this tutorial.

Here's how to format a drive if you are planning to use it with a Mac. Launch Disk Utility. Either head to Applications > What is the best quicken alternative for mac pro. Utilities, or tap Command + Space and start typing Disk Utility. Incorrectly formatted drive. Not every drive is optimized for Macs. It could be that you are trying to connect something only fit to interact with Windows devices. Try all these apps for free. Get a huge set of top apps for keeping your Mac in shape. Best utilities in one pack, give it a go!

One for Mac and the other for Windows 7. (Be careful using these instructions to ensure you are formatting the correct disk.) (for Windows instructions please scroll down) MAC INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: Double Click on the Finder icon that is located in the Dock. It looks like the Apple smiley face. Here’s a picture.

Step 2: A finder window should be open now. On the left hand side of the finder window locate “Applications”. Click on Applications to open the Applications folder..

Step 3: In the Application Windows look for the Utilities Folder. Double click on the Utilities folder. Step 4: If you haven’t already plugged in your USB flash drive in to your Mac, please do so now before going on to Step 5. Step 5: Look for the Disk Utility icon and double click it.

Note: From this step on please be careful. You don’t want to erase the wrong disk.

Doing this will delete all the data on the disk. If you accidentally choose the wrong disk you will not be able to recover the data without special software or even a data recovery specialist, which can be extremely expensive. Step 6: Locate your USB flash drive. Mine displays as 2 GB SMI USB DISK Media, then underneath it you will see USB DISK.

Click on USB Disk.. Step 7: When you click on USB Disk you will see a few tabs. Click on the Erase tab. Step 8: You will see Format: Select ExFAT. Step 9: You will see Name: Input the name you would like to call it, for example your clients name or your business name.