Additional Information
Easily format or restore Kingston HyperX series USB drives
| Latest Version | Kingston Format Utility 1.0.3.0 |
| Requirements |
Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10 |
| Updated | June 24, 2023 |
| Author | Kingston Technology Corporation |
| Category | Cleaning and Tweaking |
| License | Freeware |
| Language | English |
| Download | 336 |
Overview
Kingston USB drives are pre-formatted with a FAT32 file system for cross-platform compatibility and for optimum PC performance. Formatting this drive with Windows, Mac, or Linux may cause a performance decrease. The solution to obtain the best possible performance is to format the drive with the Kingston Format Utility located below.
Installation Process:
Installation Process:
- Click on the Kingston Format Utility link to initialize the utility download.
- Select "OPEN" and wait for the application to complete its download.
- From the WinZip self-extracting window, click the "BROWSE" button.
- Navigate to the Desktop (for easy access) and select it, then click "OK" to proceed.
- Select "Unzip" to continue to the final step.
- Double click on the Kingston Format Utility, then select the drive letter associated with your USB drive and click "Format" to begin the process.
Note: ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED. Please back up the data stored on the Hyper X drive before using the Kingston Format Utility. Kingston Format Utility is only supported on the DTHX30/XX.
