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    Can't format sd card.

    I have used this sd card for install window because my laptop 's dvd is broken. but after I finnished install winidow I open this card from my computer suddenly it said I need to format this card first and I tried click format but it can't format. What happen with my sd card. ? How can I format it?

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    Re: Can't format sd card.

    Try putting it into a digital camera and format it through there.

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    Re: Can't format sd card.

    or find an app to zero fill it to wipe everything.

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    Re: Can't format sd card.

    I did try with the camera but it can't do it so I have use Low level format done it . Just wondering suddenly why it was that?

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    Re: Can't format sd card.

    Is the "lock" tab on the side of the card set to yes? (assuming it's an sd card with a read lock switch)
    Last edited by Raz316; 25-02-2013 at 04:12 PM.

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    Re: Can't format sd card.

    It 's on side. and now I formatted by used low level format software which is I got it from google.

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    Re: Can't format sd card.

    So it is working now? And what program you used in the end?

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