can't format usb key in windows 7 but can in windows 2000

On Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:33:49 +0000, mrbee1st wrote: can't format usb key in windows 7 but can in windows 2000 Please describe your problem in much more detail. Tell us what "can't format" means. Exactly how are you trying? What happens when you try? If you get an error message, please quote it verbatim. Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP

Hi mrbee1st, Try the diskpart command to format it. Refer to here: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/52129-disk-clean-clean-all-diskpart-command.html If it doesn't work, please tell us what's the error message you got. As K Blake said, we need more information on this issue. Regards, Miya Note: Since the website is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. | Please remember to click "Mark as Answer" on the post that helps you, and to click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.