Windows 10: Format hard disk

Discus and support Format hard disk in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I want to gift my laptop to a friend and would like to format the hard disk, but when I try to do it the message is I can't do it because it could... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Graig_305, Nov 16, 2019.

  1. GRAIG_305
    Graig_305 Win User

    Format hard disk


    I want to gift my laptop to a friend and would like to format the hard disk, but when I try to do it the message is I can't do it because it could cause my computer to stop working. How do I erase everything from my computer's memory?

    :)
     
    Graig_305, Nov 16, 2019
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  2. FERNANDZ
    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, Nov 16, 2019
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  3. DEVLIN SCO
    Devlin Sco Win User
    Formatting Hard Disks

    We advise posting your query on a Linux support forum to receive proper instructions on how to format your spare hard disk. The support agents of the Linux support page should be able to provide you with the detailed steps on how to format a Linux hard disk.

    If you have other questions or concerns in the future, we're just a click away.
     
    Devlin Sco, Nov 16, 2019
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  4. HRITIK KANDARI
    Hritik Kandari Win User

    Format hard disk

    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, Nov 16, 2019
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