Learn how to format a write-protected USB pen drive or flash drive or SD card on Windows 11/10. Remove Read-only attributes using diskpart.

SD cards are enormously useful devices that hold more data every year. Reformatting an SD or microSD card can make sure all the data that was on it is gone.

A Steam Deck comes with 64, 256, or 512GB of onboard storage that you can expand with a microSD card. Here’s how to install and format the best cards.

If you plan to use a microSD card primarily with Valve's handheld or are a seasoned Linux user, stick with the latter. How to format SD cards on Steam Deck ...