Windows 10: Can't format external hard disk

Discus and support Can't format external hard disk in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I do have external harddisk from toshiba company. I tried to format it but windows always responds windows was unable to complete format.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Bijayan Pudasaini, Dec 11, 2019.

  1. Can't format external hard disk


    I do have external harddisk from toshiba company. I tried to format it but windows always responds windows was unable to complete format.

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    Bijayan Pudasaini, Dec 11, 2019
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  2. Format Hard disk

    I have an external hard drive . When i plug it into pc pc becomes slow , so I want to format it , but it is not possible in GUI mode .

    Can I format it while booting??

    Pls provide process steps too???

    [Original Title: external Hard disk]
     
    Hritik Kandari, Dec 11, 2019
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  3. Formatting External hard drive.

    1. Launch the Disk Manager with diskmgmt.msc
    2. Use right-clicks to delete all partitions on the external disk
    3. Create one or several new partitions
    4. Format them
     
    Frederik Long, Dec 11, 2019
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  4. Can't format external hard disk

    External Hard disk contents are not visible.

    Hi Pranoti,

    For us to narrow down your concern with your external hard disk, we would like to know the following:

    • Were there any changes made on your computer prior to the issue (e.g., updates, software installation)?
    • To make sure that we have not missed on anything, what troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • Do you hear any clicking sound when connecting your hard disk?

    In the meantime, we suggest that you update all your device driver.

    We look forward to your response.
     
    Michael Gall, Dec 11, 2019
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