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+SDFormatter (at time of writing V4.0) is used to unsurprisingly to format SD Cards. While on a new card this may be of little use, it is certainly very useful for Micro SD Cards you have already used, and wish to re-use.
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+Most Linux distributions will create an array of partitions on your Micro SD Card, and the easiest way to get rid of all of them, so you can start a fresh install is to use the SDFormatter application. SDFormatter works with USB sticks as well.
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+SDFormatter operation is about as simple as it get. Insert the Micro SD Card, run SDFormatter, hit 'Format' button.
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+==== Win32 Disk Imager ====
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+Win 32 Disk Imager allows you to write an image (.img or .iso) to an Micro SD Card, and to read the contents of a Micro SD Card back in to an image file, good for backups.
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+When downloading a Linux Distribution, just remember to download the ISO (rather than installer) and use Win32 Disk Imager to write the ISO to either your Micro SD Card or USB Device.
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