Remove unallocated partition MicroSD 6 GB Solved

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Hello everyone,

I've just received my 6 GB Micro SD card with an SD adapter. My problem is that the card shows an unallocated partition of 4.8 GB on Windows XP, so I have about 800 MB left that is usable.

I went into computer management to delete the unallocated partition, right-clicking and selecting "delete partition," but the function is grayed out.

I used "Partition Magic," but it only sees the hard drives, and I also tried "Art Plus Memory Card Secure Eraser v2.0," but nothing works.

This kind of problem has happened to me with large capacity hard drives on my PC, but I managed to format them to the correct size. Is it the same for micro SD cards? Does anyone have a solution to delete the unallocated partition? Software, etc...?

Thank you for your help

Configuration: Windows XP Internet Explorer 6.0

Elpador · Accepted Answer

Go to Start, type cmd and run it as administrator.

Then type the following commands:

1. dispart

2. list disk

3. select disk x (x varies according to the number corresponding to your USB drive)

4. clean

5. create partition primary

6. active

7. format fs=fat32 quick

8. assign

Now restart.

I had the same problem with my USB drive; it had 4 MB of available memory and 3.68 GB allocated. Now it has returned to normal. I hope it works for you too!

chris1980 · Answer

Hello

Usually, Magic Partition sees your USB key; I did it, it comes after your hard drives... P.Magic is the best I know (personal opinion) regards...
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Mc Fly · Answer

Thank you, Chris, but is the version of Partition Magic important? Because mine is old.

Otherwise, I've tried again, but I still can't see my micro SD card (USB stick). I don't understand, I can only see my hard drives. Is there a special operation to perform on Partition Magic to see my micro SD card?

As for free solutions, are there any more recent and also powerful (or slightly less) software to delete unallocated partitions on a 6 GB micro SDHC card?

Thanks again for your help.

chris1980 · Answer

--Hi
I'm using Partition Magic 8

Have you tried plugging in your USB drive and right-clicking to see what it suggests??

I'm still searching for you...

See you+++

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Mc Fly · Answer

Under WinXP, I tried a few things:

1. "Start" => "My Computer" => right-click on my Micro SD USB drive => "Format" that's all it offers me and when I want to format it, it always gives me the same allocated size of ~800 MB whether in FAT or FAT32

2. I tried the same process in MS-DOS (Format I:)

3. "Start" => "Control Panel" => "Administrative Tools" => "Computer Management" => right-click on my Micro SD card reader but the "Delete Partition" option is grayed out.

However, I see written on my removable disk (USB SD drive) that it is indeed 5.69 GB, alongside that, I have a 867 MB partition in FAT or FAT32, healthy and another 4.84 GB Unallocated.

4. I used a free software "Art Plus Memory Card Secure Eraser" but nothing works, the partition resists. Wanting to solve this, I used a paid software "Partition Magic v8.0" to my great regret because it doesn't even see my Micro SD USB drive. Worse than Windows.

I'm ready to go through the software configurations point by point

I think that’s everything I’ve tried, are there any other solutions you can suggest please? Otherwise, any free software likely to delete partitions (preferable), any MS-DOS commands more effective than those mentioned above, ...

Thank you for your help ...

chris1980 · Answer

try to create a partition from the unallocated space.
this is done by right-clicking on Computer, Manage, Disk Management. right-click on unallocated space, create a partition and follow the process.

In life, there are two categories of people: those who have a loaded gun and those who dig...

Mc Fly · Answer

After a long search, I finally found a software that can delete and format the partitions created on a defective 6GB Micro SD card. I used no less than 10 partition software to be able to format and delete this infamous card. Yes, even PARTITION MAGIC V8.0, a paid software, as well as free software like PARTITION LOGIC and others could not delete my Unallocated partition. Except for one found on the net...

In summary, to delete or format an Unallocated partition on a MICRO SD, you must follow at least all the steps mentioned above + the note from Chris1980. With all that, you should be able to delete any partition on any device from a PC.

However, it may be that some Micro SD cards resist formatting and partition deletion with the more or less powerful software mentioned above.

I therefore recommend a paid but extremely effective software, which is PARAGON PARTITION MANAGER (€40), that I was able to borrow for my problem. And there, as if by magic, it deleted the Unallocated partition (waiting time 4 hours) and formatted the card to the desired size
(that is, recovering my 6GB (5.6 exactly)).

On the other hand, I noticed that I could not create multiple partitions of different sizes on a micro SD. To be checked with other users if that is really possible.

I am therefore very happy to be able to use my card on my LG VIEWTY KU990 phone.
For your information, 6GB Micro SD cards are indeed supported by this phone with a little trick. It does not slow down the phone too much, not at all.

There you go, a mystery solved...

Happy New Year 2008 to all.

chris1980 · Answer

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I'm happy for you...

Thank you and happy New Year to you too...

Thank you for the summary, it's a great tutorial!!! WELL DONE...

Good luck...

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tizz · Answer

Hi, I had the same problem as you. I formatted with SWSSKnife too, but now my KU990 doesn't recognize the card at all, whereas before, when there was unallocated space, the phone recognized it! :(
It's frustrating to have 4GB and not be able to use it!
If someone can help me get my phone to recognize the card, that would be great, thanks in advance!

MP-IIVX- · Answer

Bingo, I had the same problem with a 4GB card.
This card was in my phone which, apparently, only supports cards of up to 2GB. Indeed, by formatting it with the phone, I found myself with 2GB unallocated.
I downloaded and used SDFormatter here: http://www.sdcard.org/consumers/formatter/#download
And voila, I recovered my 4GB.
Now this card is in my phone, everything is fine with this little trick: Since I got this phone a year ago, I filled the card to 1.45GB (I needed to find a solution to have more memory). Now that I’ve regained the total memory volume, I loaded a 700MB movie onto it, bringing the total occupied to (1.45 + 0.7) = 2.15GB, so there are 1.85GB perfectly managed by the phone left.
The only thing is, when I go into the phone's memory manager, only a volume of 2GB appears with 90% free.
Note that this device handles FAT32 since I can save, move, delete, etc. on the card with it.
By the way, my phone is a KU990 Viewty for your information.

ecrismoivite · Answer

Hello

While passing by, I just wanted to know if the LG KU990I could read videos on a micro SD card of 4GB or more

I realize that it can read movies (apparently) according to what you've said...

But what surprises me,
is seeing that with paid or free software, you had such a hard time formatting a micro SD card on Windows

Here, I will explain one of the solutions that are 100% free and legal!!!
By the way, I've added comments that some might not like without naming any usernames.

I'll just remind you that DiskDrake is free, it works on Linux, and it comes free with Mandriva Linux CDs/DVDs
I'm also surprised that you insist on using "only" Windows, which has so many virus issues, trojans, malware of all kinds, with paid programs, shareware, etc., you always end up with troubles on Windows.
Why? Because your Windows will quickly become outdated and your software as well.
So of course, you will have to keep searching for solutions again and again.
That's why people prefer Windows, at least they feel like they are working when they manage to format a micro SD (humor)

I think I should take this opportunity to tell you that Linux is quite simple, despite the nasty things said about Linux
you don't have to type command lines to know how to install or use Linux.
However, on Windows, I would like someone to explain to me how to remove a micro SD from the PC, and insert another micro SD after clicking on "safely remove hardware"
On Linux Mandriva, it's as easy as pie...
On Windows XP, I put my micro SD back in my card reader and nothing happens.
I was told that I had to restart the PC, or type a command line in a msdos window
But since Windows is so simple, I refuse to have to write a command line on WinXP in a msdos window (to clear the disk cache, unless mistaken smartdrv /C)

Unless mistaken, one cannot delete a partition that does not exist
A non-allocated partition does not exist because it is not defined.

To use a 4GB partition on a 4GB micro SD
On WinXP, simply right-click on "My Computer" and then select "Manage"
Click on "Disk Management", select the disk you are going to work on
You will find:
- a 2GB allocated partition formatted in Fat
and
- unallocated space (here referred to as a non-allocated partition)

You just need to delete the 2GB partition
and create a 4GB partition in fat32

I don't need to remind you that before working on a micro SD
you are supposed to back up the data on it!

Linux Mandriva ( http://www.mandriva.com/ ) has a free version with DiskDrake.

With Linux, I no longer need Nero, Windows, Office, Partition Magic, and many other programs
I know that with Windows, you can get cracked programs with patches, cracks
But the problem is that the viruses and trojans in these patches and cracks will only be detected in 5 years
During those 5 years, your PC won't perform as well as one where you haven't installed this junk
In terms of gaming, I prefer to buy a gaming console for my kids, the games and my gaming console won't become outdated like all the Windows that have rendered the games you paid so much for obsolete.

By the way, with Linux Knoppix, Mandriva, Kubuntu you can back up a partition using the dd command (also free)
I'm sorry for those who love paying for programs... and then say they don’t have money for vacations.

There are many other Linux distributions that are free

Yvan.P

MP-IIVX- · Answer

hey!!!
I came to this site because I had an issue with my phone, not with Windows!
I'm fine the way I am and I don't want to change, especially since I paid for my computer with Windows inside and I wouldn't want to pay extra for something that would be the same for what I do.
Thank you anyway.

pateche64 · Answer

Thank you MP-IIVX, because I had just bought an 8GB USB drive from PNY and I only had 1GB partitioned and available.
I formatted it with SDFORMATTER as you recommended, and miracle, I got back the 8GB.
Really great.

vr · Answer

Hello,
MP-IIVX- I also have a 4GB micro SD card that I formatted with my phone and I only have 2GB left.
I installed the SDFormatter software, it detects the card well, but can you tell me which option to choose to get back the 4GB? Thank you for replying fairly quickly.

vr · Answer

Thank you, I did what you told me, but it still shows that I have 1.84GB :s Is that normal?

MP-IIVX- · Answer

CHANGE OPTION

Serenity69 · Answer

Hi everyone, I have the same problem with my Viewty, I accidentally formatted my entire 4GB micro SD, and now I only have 2GB left. I downloaded the SD Formatter software version 2.0.0.3 but it doesn't work with the QUICK option, so I formatted it by changing the option, but nothing happened. What option should I choose?  Help. Thank you for responding very quickly.

Mc Fly · Answer

Hello,  There's no need to change the microSD as long as it's recognized by your computer. If the computer sees the total capacity of the card, follow the steps below:  Win XP Solution  1. "Start" => "My Computer" => right-click on the USB Micro SD drive => "Format"  2. Under MS-DOS (Format I:)  3. "Start" => "Control Panel" => "Administrative Tools" => "Computer Management" => "Storage" => "Disk Management" => right-click on the Micro SD card reader.  Freeware Solution  4. Art plus memory card secure eraser  5. SD formatter  6. Partition logic  7. EASEUS Partition Master  8. HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool  9. QuickFormatCard  10. Cute Partition Manager  Shareware Solution  11. Partition magic  12. Paragon partition manager  I have listed some software that may help recover the unallocated partition on your Micro SD card under WinXP. It's up to you to choose...  Happy holidays to everyone...  There's no point in rushing; you have to leave on time.

didid68 · Answer

http://www.sdcard.org/consumers/formatter/#download  It also worked for a Kingston Traveller USB key "split" in 2, 1GB...let's see!

Nitrojet · Answer

Hi, thanks SDFormater worked well for me :) I set FULL (Erase ON) and FORMAT SIZE ADJUSTMENT ON I haven't tested other options since I went from 1.98GB to 3.82GB :) See you later!

Invader · Answer

Hello, I searched a lot of forums to find out how to completely delete a partition. First of all, you have Disk Director which allows you to merge, format, or create a partition in unallocated space. Once this partition is created, download CCleaner (a free software), go to tools and then to disk wiper, but be careful not to delete any partition at random; you could damage your system if you delete your main partition.  There you go, see you later!

gany · Answer

Start a Windows installation CD. When selecting the partition to install, you will see the volume of your USB drive. You only need to delete and recreate a new partition and you're good to go.

paul · Answer

Hello,

you can download EASEUS Partition Master 7.1.1 Home Edition for free.
to delete the partition, you need to select the remaining part of your card or USB stick, then click on the Resize/Move button. A window will appear; hold the right arrow and slide it all the way to the right, press OK, then click on apply. Close the software and check that the change has been made by going to My Computer, then selecting your card or USB stick, right-click and properties. If you have followed this tutorial correctly, you have recovered the total storage space.

Bernard · Answer

Hello everyone, I stumbled upon this discussion because I also had a problem with a micro SD card of 8 GB that was only recognized as 2.40 GB. At first, I thought I had been scammed, but when I looked in the "manage" section of Windows, I realized that the rest was simply unallocated, and indeed, as mentioned earlier, Windows does not manage removable drives well. So, a very quick solution I want to share with you is simply to format the card with a digital camera (I used a micro SD to SD card adapter). I performed this operation with a DSLR, but I think using a bridge camera should yield the same result. There you go, it's fixed! Hoping this answer can help you, I wish you all the best.

Chocobo12222 · Answer

@Elpador is the best!! quick and efficient thanks again!

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