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Can I reformat a USB 2.0 memory stick to USB 3.0?

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  • 17-12-2018 1:49pm
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    Dinarius
    Registered Users Posts: 3,405 ✭✭✭


    Windows 10 x64 Pro


    Can I change a USB 2.0 memory stick to USB 3.0, even at the loss of some storage capacity?


    Thanks.

    D.


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    mordeith
    Registered Users Posts: 5,278 ✭✭✭mordeith


    No. It's a hardware defined speed.


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    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,103 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    The 2 / 3 part relates to the transfer speed, so it would not be possible to change that. It will always transfer at the highest speed possible for the port you are plugging it into, and the drive.


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    Dinarius
    Registered Users Posts: 3,405 ✭✭✭Dinarius


    Thanks.

    Ports are all 3.0.

    Was hoping to upgrade the stick. The difference between 2.0 and 3.0 is huge.

    D.


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    RossieMan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    Buy a new usb?


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    PropJoe10
    Registered Users Posts: 5,302 ✭✭✭PropJoe10


    USB 3.0 memory sticks are pretty cheap now. Some good deals on Amazon if you're looking.


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    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,103 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1515453/Trail/searchtext%3EUSB+DRIVE.htm

    Assuming you don't need a crazy amount of storage, this is good value.


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    Dinarius
    Registered Users Posts: 3,405 ✭✭✭Dinarius


    Thanks for the replies.

    I already have both 2.0 and 3.0.

    I was just wondering if I could tweak my 2.0. Evidently not. So, I'll just use them for document files rather than image files.

    Thanks again.

    D.


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