Microsoft KB Archive/314666

= Cannot Format a Sony Memory Stick by Using the Quick Format Option =

Article ID: 314666

Article Last Modified on 3/1/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Datacenter Edition

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This article was previously published under Q314666



SYMPTOMS
When you try to format a Sony Memory Stick, and you select the Quick Format check box, you may receive the following error message:

Unable to format drive :



CAUSE
This issue can occur because Windows Server 2003 does not support use of the Quick Format option on this type of device.



WORKAROUND
To work around this issue, do not select the Quick Format check box.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.



MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Keywords: kb3rdparty kbbug kberrmsg kbfix KB314666

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