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the Windows key + R and type diskmgmt.msc. This will launch the Disk Management Utility. You will be able to see all of the partitions for each drive in the bottom frame of Disk Management. This will open the Format tool. This will allow the USB drive to be read by the most devices possible, including Windows, OS X, Linux, and most game consoles. The formatting process will take longer, but Windows may be able to correct errors on the drive. OK to start formatting the drive. This may take a while, but if the format is successful, the drive should appear in Windows. If the format process doesn't work, try the next section. Formatting will delete all of the data on the USB drive.
Press . Right-click on the partition for your USB drive. Select "Format" from the menu. Select "FAT32" as the file system. Uncheck "Perform a quick format". Click .