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How can I format a fat32 hard drive for my MacBook Pro

How can I format a 500gb hdd with fat32 To use in my MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro 13", OS X 10.11

Posted on Nov 3, 2019 5:11 AM

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BobTheFisherman

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Posted on Nov 3, 2019 6:25 AM

Use Disk Utility.

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BobTheFisherman

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Nov 3, 2019 6:25 AM in response to Ctrin54

Use Disk Utility.

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Nov 3, 2019 7:01 AM in response to Ctrin54

Additional info:

File system formats available in Disk Utility on Mac - Apple Support

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Nov 3, 2019 6:29 AM in response to BobTheFisherman

Thanks for your help

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