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    Will configuring my flash drive tamper with my already stored information?
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    Yes. The information stored on the flash drive needs to be backed up before configuring.
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    Do you have any other tips if these methods are not working?
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    The flash drive needs to be 2 - 32 GB, formatted FAT32 , and plugged into the front USB port.
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    What should I do if I do not see "Configure Now" or "Customize"? Do I need a new flash drive?
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    Yes because your USB choice is either not at least one GB, faulty, or not formatted to fat32.
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    Why does my USB keep wiping itself?
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    This could be because the processing unity is faulty. It could also be because the USB drive's storage capacity unity is in error mode. At this point, your USB is not usable, and you might want to consider buying a new one.
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    Can I use a library computer to load an Xbox 360 dlc onto a flash drive, then take it home and plug it into my Xbox?
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    No. Once a Drive is formatted for an Xbox 360, it becomes unreadable by your PC and vice versa.
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    How do I configure a flashdrive on an Xbox 360?
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    Make sure the flash drive is configured using 32 NTFS.
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    How do I switch the drive format?
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    I've had to use a Windows PC. A lot of flash drives are FAT32 by default, but if it's not, you can right click on the drive and choose "Format." You'll be asked what file system you want to use. Here, you can select Fat32. I recommend doing a quick format as well.
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    My USB is configured and as FAT32 and is 29GB, but a 7GB game I want to play still says that I need an Xbox hard drive to download it. What should I do?
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    There are still a few games that absolutely require an internal hard drive if you want to install it or if there's a mandatory installation.
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    Why is there no "Configure Now" or "Customize" option?
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    This will be missing if your drive has less than 1 GB of storage available or is not formatted with the FAT32 file system.
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    How do I format my flash drive?
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    To format your device, first plug it into a computer. Then go to the file that is named Computer. It should have an icon of a computer next to it. Right click your device's name, and select format. Read, then press O.K.
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    Which USB slot would the drive go into -- the front or the back?
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    It works on all of them, as they all serve the same purpose.
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    When I put the USB in the Xbox it shows it has 14.9GB, but I cannot use all that space, or see what else is using it. How can I format it properly to work in the Xbox?
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    Press Device Options and configure the device. And wait for a message that tells you that it is usable, then press A and let it continue.
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    Where is the format option on an Xbox 360 when trying to turn a flash drive into a memory unit?
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    Settings>System>Storage>[Your Device’s Name]. There should be an option here to configure or format the drive.
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    Is there anyway to format a USB flash drive back to FAT32 and use it again with my computer?
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    Plug the USB drive into your computer. Then open Explorer. The device should show up in Explorer under 'This PC' in Windows 8/10 or 'Computer' in Windows 7. Right click on the drive and there should be a format option.
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