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Unless you are an experienced storage repair hobbyist, avoid using SMI MPTool – one wrong setting can permanently destroy a USB drive. For simple reformatting, use Rufus, HP USB Format Tool, or SD Memory Card Formatter. smi mptool v2536 v7 verified