: Ensure your drive uses a Phison controller. You can verify this using a tool like ChipGenius .
Using this tool will permanently erase all data on the USB drive. Ensure you do not have critical files on the drive before proceeding. 1. Preparation Formatter Silicon Power V.3.7.0.0 -PS2251-.zip
Provides a thorough format that can sometimes eliminate persistent malware embedded in the file system structure. How to Use the Tool : Ensure your drive uses a Phison controller
The utility is a specialized low-level formatting tool designed primarily for USB flash drives utilizing the Phison PS2251-XX series controllers (most notably the PS2251-03). Formatter Silicon Power V.3.7.0.0 -PS2251-.zip