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    Can't create partition on USB drive

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by fred2028, May 30, 2016.

  1. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Anyone know why I can't make a new partition on my USB drive? I have 14+ GB free and unallocated, but no option to format or create new partition. It's been like this for a few USB's of the same brand.

    I have Windows 10.
     

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    that 200mb, some kind of previous OS\boot use? To recover all space, format should work in minitool partition wizard. Regarding any further partitions, you'll probably see this (attachment):
     

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    Any linux cd/usb will re-partition that no problem using gparted.
     
    Primes, Jun 1, 2016
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