Windows 10: How long does it take to format 1 TB hard drive in windows 10 disk management.

It seems to be taking along time to format going on 24 hours am I wrong, this is a internal backup disk I am formatting!

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Windows only sees one of the 1 TB hard drives insted of 3 hard drives

Hello Allan,

Share this information to assist you better.

• When you say Windows only sees one of the 1 TB hard drives where exactly are you seeing this?
• Are you able to see all the three hard drives in Disk Management?
• What is the make and model of the computer?

Your reply is very important to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information to assist you accordingly.

 

Hard Drive Question

Hit WindowKey+R, and type compmgmt.msc and hit enter.

In the left hand pane of the window that pops up, select Disk Management.

Your unallocated hard drive should show up there. Initialize, then format it. I suggest quick format. The long one is unnecessary.

 

Windows 10 formatting ?

Hello all
I have 3 hard drives
1 sata 1 tb with Windows 10
2 older drives that are ide that I use for apps and data and not clutter my main drive.

I will be replacing the 2 older drives with a 2 tb data drive

I am thinking of formatting my main drive and starting all new and reloading everything.

My problem is that I was on Windows 7 pro 64 bit and got Windows 10 pro 64 bit upgrade free.
So don't have Windows 10 CD or a code for it. So if I format will I be able to get Windows 10 for free
Or I'll I have to buy the CD.
Don't really want to spend 200.00 bucks right now.

Have not formatted in a while what's the best way now a days ?

Thanks Ruben