Windows 10: Can't even format my pc

Discus and support Can't even format my pc in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hey, first of all all of my problems started with the usb i plugged in at my computer (it was kingston). Apperantly, it had some trojans etc but my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/ankaraege, Feb 18, 2020.

  1. Can't even format my pc


    Hey, first of all all of my problems started with the usb i plugged in at my computer (it was kingston). Apperantly, it had some trojans etc but my licenced kaspersky found it and removed it. But just before the removal, it wanted to restart computer so i did. Everything was normal until i couldnt open my game because of insufficient someting (memory etc dont remember). After i tought about the virus that has been deleted as kaspersky stated, i wanted to make a new fresh start. I would format my pc. 1. I tried in built windows formatter. It did not work, gave me "we can't format your computer "error. 2. I tried to repair startup, cannot repair. 3.Tried 2 different bootable usbs, made with windows's own tool via different pc. Can't even boot bc my sand disk brand usb became kingston in name (the first usb that had trojans) on boot manager. 4. Then tried to open bootable windows usb after the windows started just like you run your normal usb as it should start even if double click on it. It gave no errors but eternal loop after you select format this computer. 5 seconds after you select that, it asked me again if i want to reset my computer. Eternal loop. So after all i cant even format my pc. My last resort will be taking out my c harddisk. Then will try to format d disk and install fresh windows inside. Note: By the way, i cant even access my pc> manage apperantly mmc exe is not allowing me to access for my well-being. If it is a virus, i'm surrendering. If you have any idea to salvage my hdd before i destroy it, your welcome and i appreciate any help you can provide.

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    /u/ankaraege, Feb 18, 2020
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  2. Fernandz Win User

    How To Format A Write Protected Flash Memory ?

    ¿You already tried this one?...

    Run CMD


    1. diskpart
    2. list disk

    Then in the 3º step, put the correct number of disk in the list for the usb flash (if it's listed in disk 3, then you'll have to write select disk 3).

    2. select disk #
    3. clean
    4. create partition primary
    5. select partition 1
    6. active
    7. format fs=fat32
    8. assign
    9. exit

    with that commands you will format the flash drive in fat32, if you have a large drive you can select also "format fs=ntfs" in step 7.

    good luck!
     
    Fernandz, Feb 18, 2020
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  3. topgundcp Win User
    Cannot Format HD


    Need to initialize it as GPT disk type with HD > 2TB:
    From Admin command prompt:
    1. diskpart
    2. list disk =====> Take a note of disk # for the 4TB HD
    3. select disk # ====> From step 2
    4. clean
    5. exit
    Open Disk Management and initialize the disk as GPT, create simple then format.
     
    topgundcp, Feb 18, 2020
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  4. John Sarc Win User

    Can't even format my pc

    Changing Time Format

    Hi Mary,

    There's a possibility that the set up time format in your computer Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is military time. To have this checked, you can try to reset the time of your computer through Control Panel. See the steps below on how to do
    so:

    • Open Control Panel > Clock, Language, and Region >
      Change date, time, or number formats. This would open the
      Region
      window.
    • From there, click on Additional settings at the bottom part. It will open the Customize Format.
    • Click Reset; then, OK.

    The steps should work; however, if not, we suggest that you contact manufacturer and have the BIOS time checked.

    Let us know what happens after doing the suggestions .
     
    John Sarc, Feb 18, 2020
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