You have options when it comes to formatting a USB drive for use in a PC: FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS. We'll explain what they are and how to choose the best file system for your needs.

To format a USB drive in NTFS File System, you can use the Command Prompt or the File Explorer in Windows 11/10. This guide shows you how.

This guide show how to format a USB drive to FAT32 file system using File Explorer and Disk Management tool on a Windows 11/10 PC.

PCs, Macs and Linux systems all support different file systems; however, the FAT32 file system works well for cross-platform use because all major computer systems can read it.

Choosing a File System Windows supports two file systems: NTFS and FAT. For an external drive, FAT is the most common file system, as it is read/write compatible with Windows, OS X and Linux.

Use a USB flash drive that's at least 8 GB in size, and make sure to leave this check box unselected Step 2: Mount the ISO file and copy it to a local drive.