Cannot Format a SDHC Card to NTFS

KB ID 0000187 

Problem

I had a 16 GB SDHC card, and windows would format it to FAT but not NTFS, this is how to cure the problem.

Solution

Option 1

Download this and use it to format the drive.

format sc card

Option 2

1. Click Start > In the Search/Run Box type devmgmt.msc > Device Manager will open

2. Navigate to your SC Card reader > Right Click > Properties > Policies > Select Better Performance > OK > Reboot the PC > Try again.

SD better performance

To format your card to FAT32 Quickly use this application.

SD card format fat32

 

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