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# Formatting SD (Windows)
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## Required Reading
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This is an add-on section for formatting an SD card to work with the 3DS.
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If the 3DS already recognizes the SD card, this guide is not required.
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This page is for Windows users only. If you are not on Windows, check out the [Formatting SD (Linux)](formatting-sd-(linux)) or [Formatting SD (Mac)](formatting-sd-(mac)) pages.
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## What You Need
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* the latest version of [SD Formatter](https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter/sd-memory-card-formatter-for-windows-download/)
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* **For SD cards 64GB or larger only:** The latest version of [guiformat](http://ridgecrop.co.uk/index.htm?guiformat.htm)
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## Instructions
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### Section I - SD Card Formatter
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1. Insert your SD card into your computer
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1. If the SD card has any files and folders on it, copy everything to a folder on your computer
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1. Run `SD Card Formatter Setup` (the `.exe` file) in the downloaded `.zip` file with Administrator privileges, then install the program
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1. Run `SD Card Formatter` from the Start Menu
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1. Select your SD card's drive letter for "Select card"
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::: danger
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Make sure you choose the correct drive letter, otherwise you might accidentally erase the wrong drive!
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:::
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1. Enter anything for "Volume label"
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1. Ensure that "Quick Format" is selected
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1. Click "Format"
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1. Click "OK"
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1. Wait for the format to finish
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1. Click "OK"
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1. Close SD Card Formatter
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1. If the SD card is 32GB or smaller and had any files and folders on it before the format, copy everything back from your computer
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::: info
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You're done formatting your SD card if it's **32GB or smaller.**
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:::
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### Section II - guiformat (ONLY for 64GB or larger)
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1. Run `guiformat.exe`
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1. Select your SD card's drive letter for "Drive"
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::: danger
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Make sure you choose the correct drive letter, otherwise you might accidentally erase the wrong drive!
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:::
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1. Select a size for "Allocation unit size"
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+ If the SD card is 64GB, choose 32768
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+ If the SD card is larger than 64GB, choose 65536
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1. Enter anything for "Volume label"
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1. Ensure that "Quick Format" is selected
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1. Click "Start"
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1. Click "OK"
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1. Wait for the format to finish
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1. Click "Close"
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1. If the SD card had any files and folders on it before the format, copy everything back from your computer
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## Troubleshooting
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* guiformat shows the error "Failed to open device: GetLastError()=32"
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+ Close everything that may be using the SD card, such as any File Explorer windows.
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+ If this issue persists, try reformatting the card to NTFS in File Explorer, close that window when it's done, and re-attempt the guiformat process.
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* guiformat shows the error "GetLastError()=1117"
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+ Your SD card write-protection switch may be [enabled](/images/sdlock.png). The lock must be flipped upwards to allow writing to the SD card (including formatting).
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* SD card remains undetected by console or continues to display the wrong capacity after formatting
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+ Your SD card may be partitioned or have unallocated space. Follow the instructions [here](https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/SD_Clean/Windows) to reformat your SD card.
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