On Windows 7, click Computer on the right side of the Start window.
Skip this step on Windows 7.
On a laptop with a trackpad, use two fingers to tap the trackpad rather than right-clicking.
NTFS - The default Windows operating system format. If you’re using your drive as a secondary Windows drive, you’ll need to choose this option. FAT32 - The most widely compatible format. Works with most computers and gaming consoles. exFAT - Similar to FAT32, but designed for external hard drives (e. g. , flash drives) and quicker use. It’s a universal format that is most common across Windows, Linux, and Mac.
If you’ve formatted your drive before and you’re positive that it isn’t broken, you can also check the Quick Format box.
If you’ve formatted your drive before and you’re positive that it isn’t broken, you can also check the Quick Format box.
If you’ve formatted your drive before and you’re positive that it isn’t broken, you can also check the Quick Format box.
Some Macs don’t have USB ports, so you’ll need to purchase an adapter.
If you don’t see Go, first click the Finder icon, which resembles a blue face in your Mac’s dock.
Mac OS Extended (Journaled) Mac OS Extended (Journaled, Encrypted) Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled) Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled, Encrypted) MS-DOS (FAT) ExFAT
