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Easy Hacks to Resolve “Windows Was Unable to Complete the Format” Error

  Windows show a lot of error messages when a task remains uncompleted or if it gets interrupted in the procedure. The “Windows was unable to complete the format” error message appears on your screen when there is an issue with your USB flash drive or SD card. It mainly occurs when you try to format a removable drive. Fortunately, you can resolve the error on your own using the tricks we have mentioned below. But first, you have to format your USB drive or SD card to fix the error, and this procedure will wipe your drive clean. Start by going to the File Explorer and then click on This PC. This will show you all the connected drives, and on that page, give a right-click to your removable drive and select Format. Choose the required options and click on Start to format the drive. Despite trying to format the drive multiple times, you might see “Windows was unable to complete the format” error message. In this case, start troubleshooting and then use the following methods: Format via...

How to Change Default Apps on Windows

Even though Windows offers excellent applications, users may have a preference for something else simply because it is more convenient, easy to use, or feature-rich. Any user would then obviously want to make it their default application. But some people face issues while changing their default apps. Here is a list of solutions for them: Update Your Copy of Windows Here are the steps for updating your OS: Go to the Windows icon and right-click on it. After that, click on the Settings option. Select the “Update & Settings” You should choose the ‘Check for Updates’ button. Then reach the ‘Download and install updates’ option. Now, you have to wait until you finish the process. Finally, reboot the system. Set Default Applications Manually You should follow these directions given below: Navigate to the types of file that you want to allot to a specific application and right-click on it. Then select the ‘Open with’ option and click on the ‘Choose another app’ option. In the pop-up windo...