I recently formatted my 128 GB USB, which stores Windows 10 backup. However, when I checked the USB stick's properties after formatting, it said it only has a capacity of 32 GB. What can I do to get the full capacity?
Roxanne· Answered on May 22, 2024
First, let's check some common reasons why 128GB USB only shows 32GB:
No matter which situation you are in, you can format your USB, you can format it as NTFS correctly to access the full capacity. EaseUS Partition Master Free can help format USB flash drives to various file systems without destroying the device. In addition, this free tool can also help you extend the new NTFS partition to show its full capacity:
Here's how to format a disk from FAT32 to NTFS easily:
Step 1. Insert the USB disk and start EaseUS Partition Master.
Step 2. Press and hold the partition on your USB drive, then select "Advanced" > "FAT to NTFS."
Step 3. Confirm the action and begin the process.
After formatting your USB to NTFS, you can extend the partition and show its full storage capacity:
Step 1. In the Partition Manager tab of the EaseUS Partition Master sidebar, right-click the partition on your USB.
Step 2. Choose the "Extend Volume" option from the menu.
Step 3. Follow the wizard guide and finish the process.
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