Failed to Format the Device? How to Fix HP USB Format Tool Write Protected

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HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool Failed to Format the Device
Fix HP USB Format Tool Failed to Format the Device with Partition Master
Bonus Tip: How to Solve HP USB Format Tool Write Protected Issue
Frequently Asked Questions About HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool

"Hello, I've been using HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool 2.2.3 on Windows 7. Recently, my laptop was upgraded to Windows 11/10. However, when I attempted to use the software to format a 64GB USB drive to FAT32, it reached around 80% and then displayed an error saying 'Failed to format the device.' Exiting the software doesn't help. It appears to be a compatibility issue. Now, I'm looking for a better alternative to the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool that works seamlessly with Windows 11/10. Any suggestions?"

HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool failed to format the device.

HP USB Disk Storage Formatting Utility is utilized to format USB flash drives with file systems like FAT, FAT32, or NTFS. It's favored by users who opt for a third-party USB formatting tool over the Disk Management feature in Windows. However, numerous users have reported issues with this software after upgrading their computers to Windows 11/10. They frequently encounter a formatting error message stating, "Failed to format the device."

If you're one of these unfortunate users and you're sure that the USB disk is not damaged, don't worry. We've found a better yet free alternative - tools Partition Master Free, a partition manager software that can do everything that the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool can do.

Fix HP USB Format Tool Failed to Format the Device with Partition Master

tools Partition Master is more than just an alternative to HP formatting, as it provides additional useful features that users commonly utilize in their daily lives. Here are some remarkable features of this tool:

• Full support for users to format the storage device with FAT, FAT32, or NTFS.
• Allows users to resize (such as extend or shrink) partitions, wipe partitions, hide partitions, delete partitions, merge partitions, create new partitions, etc.
• Permanently wipes out all data on the hard disk to ensure the security of confidential and sensitive information.
• Functions smoothly on Windows 10/8/7/XP/Vista.

Download the tool Partition Master for free and follow the steps below to learn how to format your USB drive.

Step 1. Launch AOMEI Partition Assistant, right-click the partition on your external hard drive/USB/SD card that you wish to format and select "Format".

Step 2. Assign a new partition label, file system (NTFS/FAT32/EXT2/EXT3/EXT4/exFAT), and cluster size to the selected partition, then click "OK".

Step 3. In the Warning window, click "Yes" to continue.

Step 4. Click the "Execute 1 Task(s)" button in the upper-left corner to review the changes, and then click "Apply" to begin formatting your external hard drive, USB, or SD card.

Note: A smaller cluster size results in less waste of disk space. However, the smaller the cluster size, the larger the File Allocation Table (FAT) becomes. And the larger the FAT, the slower the operating system's performance with the disk.

Bonus Tip: How to Fix HP USB Format Tool Write Protected

另一个常见的HP USB格式化工具问题是：在格式化过程中出现“写保护”提示。可能的原因和解决方案如下：

1. Disable the write-protection tab on your USB drive. Some USB drives feature a physical lock switch that's designed to prevent changes while the drive is in use. If you're seeing this error, check to make sure that you haven't accidentally enabled the write-protection switch. If you have, slide it back to the "unlocked" position and try again.

2. The device is set to read-only in disk attributes. You may have set the read-only status on the device intentionally or unintentionally. You can remove the read-only attribute using tools like Partition Master.

Step 1. Download and install Partition Master. Go to the Toolkit section and click "Write Protection."

Step 2. Choose the write-protected USB, external hard drive, or SD card and click "Disable."

Click "Remove Write Protection"

3. The USB drive's file system might be corrupted due to viruses. In this case, you can use a data recovery tool to repair the USB drive first. After that, try formatting the USB using another formatting tool, such as Partition Master.

Video Guide: How to Format a Write-Protected USB/SD Card

We gather a guide on how to format a USB drive or SD card that shows "the disk is write protected" error in Windows.

00:15 - Check USB or SD Card
01:24 - Command Prompt
02:15 - Clean Master Tool
02:46 - Registry Editor
03:57 - Partition Master Tool

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HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool FAQs

How do I fix a USB drive that won't format?

If you're unable to format USB, try the following methods:

1. Slide the USB Lock icon to the "Off" position, then reconnect it to your computer.

2. Format the USB drive using Windows File Explorer.

3. Change the drive letter in Disk Management.

4. Run antivirus software to scan the USB drive.

How do I force a USB drive to format?

To force format a USB flash drive:

1. Connect the USB drive to the PC.

2. Press Windows key + E to open File Explorer and navigate to the "This PC" tab.

3. Under the "Device and Drives" section, right-click on the USB and select the "Format" button.

4. Choose the preferred file system and begin formatting.

How do I remove write protection on an HP flash drive?

Hold your USB stick and locate a switch labeled with a lock icon. Slide it to the other side. Ensure that the switch is in the Off position. Now, re-insert the USB into your computer.

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