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Question

drive f

Aug 21, 2014 7:39AM PDT

In trying to format drive f to work with my digital camera that would not format. Now has me messed up. Should not have followed the tech's way.

How can I if possible clear drive f?

Also I how can I find out what drives are on my computer?

I have windows 8.l

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Clarification Request
What is drive f?
Aug 21, 2014 7:43AM PDT

When I need to format a memory stick I still like and use that HP USB FORMAT UTILITY.
Bob

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Format
Aug 21, 2014 10:39PM PDT

Thanks

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Answer
a flash media center?
Aug 21, 2014 6:32PM PDT

They are shown in windows as drives, but they are drives without volumes until you plug a card into the flash media slot. Did you try to format the "drive" with no media in it?

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format
Aug 21, 2014 10:40PM PDT

Thanks