64 Gb usb stick showing only 32gb to re-format to 64Gb

I had issue with my 64Gb USB stick showing only 32 GB and not allow me to format to 64Gb with disk management or file explorer. so I got to Diskpart to get this done.

What is Diskpart(Disk Partition Utility)?

Diskpart is a command-line utility used to manipulate disk partitions in windows Vistar, XP and windows server 2003 family. This tool enables you to manage objects (disks, partitions, or volumes) by using scripts or direct input at a command prompt.

DiskPart Command-Line Options

Formatting USB drive

we will wiped up all in the usb drive including partition and re-initialized with full capacity of the usb.

1. Start CMD with run as administrator.
2. type in diskpart

3. list disk
4. select disk 2

make sure you selected correct one with asterisk mark(*) in front of disk before proceed to below steps.
5. clean
6. create partition primary
7. active
8. format fs=ntfs label="MyUSB" quick
9. assign
10. exit

Done.

Comments

How to configure LDAPS, LDAP over SSL, using CA Certificate Service on Domain Controller in Windows Server 2016

This post is to provide an instruction on how to set up LDAPS (LDAP over SSL) on Domain Controller using single-tier CA hierachy. Reasons for Enabling LDAPS By default, LDAP communications between client and server applications are not encrypted. This means that it would be possible to use a network monitoring device or software and view the communications traveling between LDAP client and server computers. This is especially problematic when an LDAP simple bind is used because credentials (username and password) is passed over the network unencrypted. This could quickly lead to the compromise of credentials. Reasons for enabling Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) over Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) / Transport Layer Security (TLS) also known as LDAPS include: Some applications authenticate with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) through simple BIND. As simple BIND exposes the users’ credentials in clear text, use of Kerberos is preferred. If simp...

Setting up AD LDS on Windows Server 2016

What Is Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services? Microsoft Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS) is an independent mode of Active Directory that provides dedicated directory services for applications. AD LDS is a mode of Active Directory that provides directory services for applications. AD LDS provides dedicated directory services for applications. It provides a data store and services for accessing the data store. It uses standard application programming interfaces (APIs) for accessing the application data. The APIs include those of Active Directory, Active Directory Service Interfaces, Lightweight Data Access Protocol, and System.DirectoryServices. AD LDS operates independently of Active Directory and independently of Active Directory domains or forests. It operates either as a standalone data store, or it operates with replication. Its independence enables local control and autonomy of directory services for specific applications. It al...

How to set up Active Directory Domain Service role in Windows server 2016

This post is showing how to set up Active Directory Domain Service role in Windows Server 2016. Consideration Change server name to meaningful name if not changed yet. How to 1. Add role or feature on the top menu "Manage". 2. Next with role-based or feature-based installation. 3. Select Active Directory Domain Services. 4. Add required features for Active Directory Domain Services. 5. Keep going with default until installing. 6. Once it is successfuly installed, then you need to promote AD server. 7. Add new domain. 8. Type in password for Directory Service Restore Mode and click Next. 10. Proceed with default to installation step. 11. Installation. 12. Once it's all configured, server will reboot. 13. check if you can see ad server on your server now. Done!!.

Learning IT, Working IT and Test IT

Search This Blog