How to format flash drive on Mac

How to format flash drive on Mac

Most flash cards in shops are made under Windows system, as well as easily optimized for Lyuniks. But what to do when you need to format a memory card under Mac operating system? This article will answer many of your questions and help you to do this in a couple of clicks.

1
Insert the memory card into a laptop or monoblock Apple. Wait a few seconds until the device is recognized and open.

2
To format the flash drive you do not need third-party software, all already have on your device. Perform the following algorithm:

  • Press the CTRL + space bar.
  • You will see a drop-down box Spotlight.
  • Start typing in the search box the phrase "Disk Utility".
  • Open the program.

Or, if for some - that reasons to do so through a search you can not, go at that address:

  • Finder - applications (Applications for the English language interface) - Utilities (Utilities).
  • select "Disk Utility" from the displayed set of applications (Disk Utility).

You will find yourself in the same window.

3
From left to get a list of connected devices. Among them will be the name of the memory card that you want to format. Click on it. In the "Format" put the value "Mac OS Extended (Journaled)". Bottom look for the "Erase" (Erase) and press it. Immediately after this start formatting the flash drive. The system then displays the monitor notification of the end of the procedure. Remove your memory card from the device and insert it again - it will be completely empty.

Thus, formatting MAC OS holds only three simple steps.

Each time before formatting the card is recommended to check for viruses, since the detection of malicious software system can be affected, when you try to remove it.

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