diff --git a/_pages/en_US/formatting-sd-(windows).txt b/_pages/en_US/formatting-sd-(windows).txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..710b565a82 --- /dev/null +++ b/_pages/en_US/formatting-sd-(windows).txt @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +--- +title: "Formatting SD (Windows)" +--- + +{% include toc title="Table of Contents" %} + +### Required Reading + +This is an add-on section for formatting an SD card to work with the 3DS. + +If the 3DS already recognizes the SD card, this guide is not required. + +This page is for Windows users only. If you are not on Windows, check out the [Formatting SD (Linux)](formatting-sd-(linux)) or [Formatting SD (Mac)](formatting-sd-(mac)) pages. + +### What You Need + +* The latest version of [guiformat](http://ridgecrop.co.uk/index.htm?guiformat.htm) + +### Instructions + +1. Insert your SD card into your computer +1. If the SD card has any files and folders on it, copy everything to a folder on your computer +1. Run `guiformat.exe` +1. Select your SD card's drive letter for "Drive" + + Make sure you choose the correct drive letter, otherwise you might accidentally erase the wrong drive! + {: .notice--danger} + +1. Select a size for "Allocation unit size" + + If the SD card is 64GB or below, choose 32768 + * If the SD card is above 64GB, choose 65536 +1. Enter anything for "Volume label" +1. Ensure that "Quick Format" is selected +1. Click "Start" +1. Click "OK" +1. Wait for the format to finish +1. Click "Close" +1. If the SD card had any files and folders on it before the format, copy everything back from your computer + +### Common Errors + +* Failed to open device: GetLastError()=32 + + Close everything that may be using the SD card, such as any File Explorer windows. + +### Return to [Get Started](get-started) +{: .notice--primary}