This download is licensed as freeware for the Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system on a laptop or desktop PC from hard drive formatters without restrictions. Kingston Format Utility 1.0.3.0 on 32-bit and 64-bit PCs This application was originally developed for Windows XP and Windows 7 but should work fine on newer versions of Windows. You can also use the Kingston Format Utility to restore the firmware of devices in case your operating system is no longer recognizing your Kingston HyperX storage device. In essence, Kingston's Format Utility is really no different from the built-in formatter included with Windows. The usage of this format utility is quite straightforward just select the drive, the file system and hit the format button.
Though most rarely need to format their thumb drive, it may be necessary when connecting it to different operating systems such as those that run your television, gaming console or Linux/Mac OS X PC. With Kingston Format Utility, you can easily do this with this dedicated application made for Kingston drives. In order to better take advantage of your Kingston memory device on different systems, it may be necessary to format the drive.
