Windows 10: Does Disk Formatting Happen While the Computer is On or Not?

Discus and support Does Disk Formatting Happen While the Computer is On or Not? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello! I just want to ask you a question that is important to me. When I went to This computer while the computer was on, I saw this on the disk where... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by TacticArea, Mar 16, 2025.

  1. Does Disk Formatting Happen While the Computer is On or Not?


    Hello! I just want to ask you a question that is important to me. When I went to This computer while the computer was on, I saw this on the disk where the system is installed Format... However, I did not do this and I know exactly what it is, but does something like this happen while the computer is on? So if I click on the disk formatting section, will only the hard drive be deleted? Or will it just give an error? Or will neither of these happen and it will be dysfunctional? NOT: "And the place I mentioned in the formatting section is the local disk, namely C: where the system is installed.

    :)
     
    TacticArea, Mar 16, 2025
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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, Mar 16, 2025
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  3. John Vil Win User
    Windows format disk message

    Hello Marcos,

    There may be several reasons why you are being prompted to have your pen drive formatted every time you plug it in to your PC. This prompt, however, may not be disabled. To isolate what's causing this issue, kindly answer the following questions:

    • When did this issue start?
    • Were there any hardware/software changes on your PC prior to this happening?
    • Was your pen drive improperly pulled out from the USB port?
    • Have you tried plugging your pen drive to a different USB port or a different computer?

    In the meantime we suggest you to check if your pen drive appears under
    Disk Management
    without any error. To check, follow the steps below:

    • Click Windows + X.
    • Select Disk Management.
    • Check and see if your pen drive shows on the list.

    We will be waiting for your response.
     
    John Vil, Mar 16, 2025
    #3
  4. Does Disk Formatting Happen While the Computer is On or Not?

    Format an external Drive.

    Hello Roger,

    Thank you for posting your concern in Microsoft Community and welcome to the Windows 10 Family.

    I would suggest you to follow the below steps to format the drive you are referring to.

    • Right Click on Start menu and select Open Computer Management.

    • In the left pane, under Storage, click Disk Management.

    • Right-click the volume that you want to format, and then click Format.

    • To format the volume with the default settings, in the Format dialog box, click
      OK, and then click OK again.
    Note: You cannot format a disk or partition that is currently in use, including the partition that contains Windows.

    Hope it helps.

    Thank you.
     
    Sayan_Ghosh, Mar 16, 2025
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