Windows 10: make a linux drive recognized by windows 10 or no nag to format?

Discus and support make a linux drive recognized by windows 10 or no nag to format? in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I have an AB switch with usb hub, but when I switch from android box to windows, it is a constant nag to format the drive, which I dont want anyone to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by sdowney717, Jan 29, 2021.

  1. SDOWNEY717
    sdowney717 Win User

    make a linux drive recognized by windows 10 or no nag to format?


    I have an AB switch with usb hub, but when I switch from android box to windows, it is a constant nag to format the drive, which I dont want anyone to do.

    Preferable like to install something so windows can read and write to it also.

    I found it, called ext2Fsd project. Directly works in windows file manager.

    Ext2Fsd Project

    It works very well for linux partitions

    :)
     
    sdowney717, Jan 29, 2021
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  2. BULLDOGXX
    BulldogXX Win User

    Help removing Linux Mint and installing Windows 10

    Just do a clean install of Windows 10. In one of the early steps you'll be given an opportunity to format the drive that has Linux.

    Before you begin, I suggest checking to see if your hardware is supported on Windows 10.
     
    BulldogXX, Jan 29, 2021
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  3. HITMAN
    Hitman Win User
    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
     
    Hitman, Jan 29, 2021
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  4. SAYAN_GHOSH
    Sayan_Ghosh Win User

    make a linux drive recognized by windows 10 or no nag to format?

    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, Jan 29, 2021
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