Tip & How-To about Sony 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Card
Sony Memory Stick Formatter Software
If
your Sony Memory Stick has stopped working in your digital device,
Sony's
Memory Stick Formatter Software may
be able to format your Memory Stick in a more compatible way for your
device.
Compatible operating systems
include:
* Windows® 7 Starter / Home Basic / Home Premium /
Professional / Enterprise / Ultimate
* Windows Vista® Home Basic /
Home Premium / Business / Ultimate
* Windows® XP Home Edition /
Professional
* Windows® 2000 Professional
Preparation
* Confirm
that the write-protection switch of the Memory Stick is set to the
"Write enable" position.
* Insert the Memory Stick into the
Memory Stick slot of the device or computer.
*
If you are using a file recorded on Memory Stick with another
application, quit the application before beginning the formatting
process.
The Format Process
Note: Formatting will erase
all files in the Memory Stick. Always double-check the Memory Stick
contents before formatting to prevent loss of important data.
*
To start Memory Stick Formatter, click Start->Programs->Memory
Stick Utility->Memory Stick Formatter.
* At the "Drive List"
screen, click to highlight the drive letter that represents the Memory
Stick device/slot.
* Click the Start Format button.
* At
the "Warning..." screen, confirm that you wish to format the Memory
Stick, and click OK. Note: To quit the process, click the Cancel button.
* Do not remove the Memory Stick from the Memory Stick slot during
formatting, as this may cause corruption.
* At the "Format was
successful" message, click OK.
* To quit the Memory Stick
formatter utility, click the Exit button.
Download the Sony Memory Stick Formatter
Here.
I hope that helps.
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