Introduction
A quality feature in the Windows family is to format a hard disk partition (drive). Users can use this feature in Windows 10 to format a hard disk partition (drive) as well. The user can format a hard disk partition (drive) by using the built-in Disk Management Tool or by using Command Prompt.
Formatting a drive means to prepare a drive, by deleting all old and unused data and setting up a new file system.
It is essential to format any new drive (hard drive, CD/DVD drive or USB drive) before using it. Users can also format the drive, in case a virus or malware has ruined it.
This tutorial will show you various methods on, how to format a hard disk partition (drive) in Windows 10.
Method 1. Using Command Prompt
With the help of command prompt (Cmd), you can format the hard disk drive (partition). Follow the instructions below to proceed.
Step 1
From the Start menu, open the Run dialog box or you can Press the "Window + R" key to open the RUN window.
Step 2
Type "diskpart" and press enter key.
Step 3
Type "list volume" and press the enter button.
Step 4
Type "select volume <number>" and press enter key.
For example, select volume 0.
Step 5
Type "format fs = <File System> quick".
For example, "format fs = ntfs quick".
Note:-
If you want to reassign a new name to the hard disk partition while formatting, then type the following command like "format fs = ntfs quick label = Credentials".
Method 2. Using The Drive Folder
Step 1
Navigate the drive or partition which you want to format.
Step 2
Right-click on it and click on the "Format" option.
Step 3
"Format (Drive)" window will appear on the screen with various options and choose the options as per your requirements (such as file system, volume label, and quick format options) then click the "Start" button to proceed.
Method 3. Using the Disk Management Tool
With the help of the built-in disk management tool, you can format the hard disk (partition). Follow the instructions below to proceed.
Step 1
From the Start menu, open the Run dialog box or you can press the "Window + R" key to open the RUN window.
Step 2
Type "diskmgmt.msc" and press enter key to open "Disk Management".
Alternatively, you can open directly the Disk Management by pressing the "Windows + X" key and click on "Disk Management".
Step 3
Right-click on the drive or partition which you want to format and click on the "Format" option.
Step 4
"Format (Drive)" window will appear on the screen with various options and choose the various option as per your requirements (such as file system, volume label options, and quick format), then click on the "OK" button.
Conclusion
By following any of the above methods, you can format any drive (hard drive, CD/DVD drive, or USB drive) in Windows 10.
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