Image Writer

how to use with sd card with multiple lettered partitions

Asked by Daniel Essin

I have an R-Pi sd card that I want to update from a new image. When inserted, windows assigns three drive letters. Is it necessary to reformat this card first or can Disk Imager simply overwrite the thing. If so, which drive letter to choose for device?

If it needs a reformat, how about fixing the app so it can be done from there, or done automatically after checking a box like "Automatically reformat target if necessary"

Thank you

Question information

Language:
English Edit question
Status:
Solved
For:
Image Writer Edit question
Assignee:
No assignee Edit question
Solved by:
Tobin Davis
Solved:
Last query:
Last reply:
Revision history for this message
Best Tobin Davis (gruemaster) said : 		#1

The app will use the raw device of the volume you select. You don't need to reformat.

Revision history for this message
Daniel Essin (essin) said : 		#2

Thank you

> On Sep 22, 2019, at 4:28 PM, Tobin Davis <email address hidden> wrote:
>
> Your question #684122 on Image Writer changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/win32-image-writer/+question/684122
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> Tobin Davis proposed the following answer:
> The app will use the raw device of the volume you select. You don't
> need to reformat.
>
> --
> If this answers your question, please go to the following page to let us
> know that it is solved:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/win32-image-writer/+question/684122/+confirm?answer_id=0
>
> If you still need help, you can reply to this email or go to the
> following page to enter your feedback:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/win32-image-writer/+question/684122
>
> You received this question notification because you asked the question.

Revision history for this message
Daniel Essin (essin) said : 		#3

Thanks Tobin Davis, that solved my question.