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DBlakester
05-14-2003, 02:24 PM
I have a 128MB SD Card that I use for my Ipaq and I deleted all the files I had on the card to clean it out but there is still 16MB that won't clear out. Is there a way to format the card or clear that memory out? Thanks for any help.

bdegroodt
05-14-2003, 02:32 PM
Not sure if it's always that much (16MB) but there is always a loss of storage capacity for the SD card's overhead. I don't think you'll be able to regain much if any of that space.

There's a more technical response about cluster size and FAT types that I'll leave to a more accurate responder. Just know that what the box says and what your real useable space are 2 different numbers.

DBlakester
05-14-2003, 02:36 PM
You're right, there was a 10MB difference when I first started using it but now there is an additional 16MB that will not clear out.

bdegroodt
05-14-2003, 02:38 PM
Ah. Try Flash Format (http://www.cnetx.com/format/)

Chris Spera
05-14-2003, 02:43 PM
You could also try Storage Tools from Soft Winter. They're a good choice, too.


Kind Regards,


Christopher Spera

DBlakester
05-14-2003, 02:46 PM
Thanks for the advice. :mrgreen:

bdegroodt
05-14-2003, 02:48 PM
Thanks for the advice. :mrgreen:

You're welcome. Now tell that little bastard to stop shaking his bare ass at me! :devilboy: