Usb drive won't format?

usb 16gig every time i put it in computer it saying insert disc will not format think i set it as a driver can anyone help please

A little more information would certainly assist us in helping. What kind of computer are we talking about?

Are you referring to a flashdrive?

Are you trying to format it?

Etc.....

edit: renamed thread title to something a little more descriptive

Originally Posted by 7thsinger

A little more information would certainly assist us in helping. What kind of computer are we talking about?

Are you referring to a flashdrive?

Are you trying to format it?

Etc.....

As 7th stated, please give as much info as possible, i think i know what you mean, but need to be sure before we can go any further mate...

sorry it is saying its a usbest usb 2flash storage usbdevice yes trying to format it when i try to computer cannot open it is i have a lap top i have tryed on other pc s it is the same

i presume you are running xp?
Open a command window by going to Start, then Run and typing in CMD.
Now type in the following command at the prompt: format /FS:FAT32 E:.............( i am presuming E will be the external HD,or possibly f )
it should look something like this

http://www.online-tech-tips.com/wp-c...drivefat32.png

Windows will go ahead and begin formatting the drive in FAT32!
let the programme run until it is finished, shouldn`t take too long.
let us know how you get on..

i am on vista will it be the same before i try it thanks

should be mate
let us know

sorry 8m when i try to type cmd in start & run windows explorer pops up & shuts down is the any other way in

go to start, see where the little box is under all programmes? type "run" in here, this will bring up a little "run"icon, click this,then type in CMD,a window will pop up with a black background,type in what i posted above after the blinking cursor and you should be good to go.

sorry it did not work maybe better to get new one thanks 4 your help 8m