![How To Format Usb Drive For Mac And Pc How To Format Usb Drive For Mac And Pc](/uploads/1/2/5/6/125645298/821487222.jpg)
Save the files on the jump drive to a folder on the mac. Keep it in a good spot cuz your going to need it. Open disk utilities on the mac. Click on the correct usb drive in the screen, and then click erase. U will have formatting options in a drop down tab, pick 'FAT' or 'FAT 32' which it is, name it and hit erase. This will reformat the drive to a windows usable file format, and the mac will work with it no problem. Once reformat is complete close disk util.
The main reason for formatting a USB drive as Fat32 on a Mac is that you want to be able to use the drive on a Windows PC, as well as a Mac — perhaps to transfer files between the two machines. You may also be preparing the drive for use as, say, a storage device for a media player or to record TV.
And open the mounted USB drive, found on the desktop and drag the folder you had created to it and your good to go. Windows should have no problem reading it at all now. Hope this helps. Apple Footer. This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only.
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