I can't access to time machine hdd in windows

hi, guys...how u all. Recently i used my external 2tb hdd as a time machine backup....For backup first i format it then backup my mac. Now, when i connect it to my pc (windows), the hdd doesn't show up. Hope i will get a solution from u guys.
Cheers

Per HT1427: Setting up Time Machine backups using an external drive
Note: Every available drive that can be used to store backups is listed. If you’ve partitioned a drive, the available partitions are listed. Time Machine can’t backup to an external drive that's connected to an AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule, or a drive formatted for Microsoft Windows (NTFS or FAT format). If you select an NTFS or FAT-formatted drive, Time Machine prompts you to reformat the drive. Choose a different drive or reformat the drive in Mac OS Extended (Journaled) format. Because reformatting erases any files on the drive, only do this if you no longer need the files or if you have copies of them on a different drive.
The most common format for a Time Machine backup drive is Mac OS Extended (Journaled) format, but Time Machine also supports Mac OS Extended (Case sensitive, Journaled) and XSan formats.

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