TO: captaincranky
Yes, I could copy all content on drives to comp's HDD, then re-format the drives, then re-install all data/content back onto the drives. Guess I'm getting lazy for I am trying to find a way to reformat/change the format from NTFS to FAT32 without having to go through the afore mentioned processes. I'm NOT trying to put a FAT32 file onto a NTFS format! The reason I want to change those drive's format is so that I don't have to shut down Win 7(10) every time I need to remove those drives. I feel NTFS is causing those drives to be read as an HDD and not as an external storage device; therefore, clicking on designated drive OR opening taskbar icon for drive does not allow for "eject/safe to remove hardware". One responder is working on getting to me, the command line operation to change format and thus avoid removing data, changing the formats, then re-installing the data. IF/WHEN he gets this info to me, and IF it should do the trick, I'd be willing to post that command here...should anyone so desire! THANX:
Rick