How do you format a notebook 250 GB HD in FAT32?

To format a 250 GB hard drive to FAT32, connect the drive to your computer, then open Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (Mac). In Disk Management, right-click the drive, select "Format," and choose FAT32 from the file system options. In Disk Utility, select the drive, click "Erase," choose FAT32 for the format, and then confirm the action. Note that Windows may limit FAT32 to volumes up to 32 GB, so you might need to use third-party software for larger drives.