Use FreeDOS to format the USB drive by selecting the drive, choosing FAT32 or exFAT, and running the format command.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Use FreeDOS to format the USB drive by selecting the drive, choosing FAT32 or exFAT, and running the format command.

Phade2002
Member

05-22-2016, 05:09 AM

Hi, I understand the issue with your USB 3.0 drive. It’s showing write protection and Windows claims malware is blocking formatting. You’ve tried several tools like GParted and DOS, but nothing worked. Since you’re open to options, I’ll check if formatting a USB drive using FreeDOS is possible. FreeDOS is indeed based on MS-DOS, so it might help in this situation. Let me know if you’d like guidance on setting it up.

Phade2002

05-22-2016, 05:09 AM #1

migskids
Junior Member

05-25-2016, 10:28 AM

Go directly to DBAN, it usually works well. It’s simple, fast, and runs without issues. Make sure you choose the USB drive, not the hard drive, to avoid mistakes.

migskids

05-25-2016, 10:28 AM #2

Go directly to DBAN, it usually works well. It’s simple, fast, and runs without issues. Make sure you choose the USB drive, not the hard drive, to avoid mistakes.

evogeli
Member

249

06-05-2016, 05:27 AM

I think I'll install DBAN onto a CD drive and check the results. Also, I'll make sure to disconnect all my drives from the PC so it only boots to DBAN with the target USB for formatting.

evogeli

06-05-2016, 05:27 AM #3

I think I'll install DBAN onto a CD drive and check the results. Also, I'll make sure to disconnect all my drives from the PC so it only boots to DBAN with the target USB for formatting.