How to Format a USB to FAT16 in Windows 7

1. Insert your USB flash drive into an available USB port on your Windows 7 computer.
2. Click 'Open Folder to View Files' in the AutoPlay window.
3. Right-click the USB flash drive's letter and select 'Format.'
4. Select 'FAT' from the File System drop-down menu.
5. Click 'Start' and select 'OK' from the confirmation window. Formatting can take several seconds or minutes, depending on your system. Windows 7 notifies you when formatting is complete.