There is no "Recycle Bin" for formatted drives. Ensure you have backed up any important photos, documents, or files to another location before clicking "Start."

| Mistake | Why It Fails | |---------|---------------| | Formatting as NTFS | Some UEFI systems won't boot | | Just copying the ISO file | Drive won't be bootable | | Using a drive larger than 32 GB with FAT32 | Windows Format tool won’t allow it (use Rufus instead) |

If your USB drive isn't showing up in File Explorer, or if the formatting fails using the methods above, use Disk Management. This tool is built for troubleshooting.