Windows 10: Formatting/partitioning an external HDD

Discus and support Formatting/partitioning an external HDD in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; HiI have a USB 3TByte HDD that is somewhat older. DIsk Management 'Datenträgerverwaltung displays it as two different drives #7 and 8. I wonder how to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Robert:-, Feb 16, 2022.

  1. Robert:- Win User

    Formatting/partitioning an external HDD


    HiI have a USB 3TByte HDD that is somewhat older. DIsk Management 'Datenträgerverwaltung displays it as two different drives #7 and 8. I wonder how to merge these into one single drive. I tried everthing using Disk Management, but I get an error message, see screenshots. Thanks for any helpful hints!CheersRobert

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    Robert:-, Feb 16, 2022
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  2. jimbo45 Win User

    External HDD needs format

    Hi there @menu

    from Windows command mode

    1) Diskpart
    2) list Disk
    3) select disk <disk4> I think it would be in your case
    4) clean
    5) convert gpt (optional step but I prefer gpt HDD's these days even just for data disks)
    6) create partition primary
    7) format fs=ntfs quick
    8) assign
    9) exit

    now you should have HDD ready for use and assigned a disk letter.

    you don't need to create an efi partition for this disk either.

    Cheers
    jimbo
     
    jimbo45, Feb 16, 2022
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  3. DeNeDe Win User
    HDD partitions format

    Used a tool from the list and it worked..
    Install won't start if windows can't recognize the partitions.
     
    DeNeDe, Feb 16, 2022
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  4. Formatting/partitioning an external HDD

    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, Feb 16, 2022
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