format a usb key enough xp?

[mantra]

Hi
i have a question
i have several kingston datatraveler

is safe to format with xp , or is better use some utility?

thanks

[markymoo]

HP Universal USB format tool - safest way
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&swItem=MTX-UNITY-I23839&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN

Format so it boots NTFS
http://gocoding.com/projects/petousb/O07V7/PeToUSB_3.0.0.7.zip

Make your USB Dos bootable
http://gocoding.com/projects/bootflashdos/O07V7/BootFlashDos.zip

[HAN]

Depends on the flash drive maker. Most say to use the PC's format command. A few have their own special application. I would check Kington's website for that model drive...

[farmerlee]

I just use the built in xp format option. I have like 10 usb flashdrives and haven't had any problems using this method.

[L815]

I've heard the HP tool to be a favor amongst users and Pendrivelinux users. Though I have no idea how 'reliable' it is for security reasons.

The built in one with windows seems fine. Just run it over a bunch of times and don't use the 'quick' format option.

[mantra]

{QUOTE-> I've heard the HP tool to be a favor amongst users and Pendrivelinux users. Though I have no idea how 'reliable' it is for security reasons.

The built in one with windows seems fine. Just run it over a bunch of times and don't use the 'quick' format option. <-QUOTE}
the xp format could erase a boot usb key?