The process of formatting a hard disk or SSD is the same as restoring the drive to a clean state, similar to when the drive was new since it erases all the data in an instant. When formatting the hard drive, internal and external storage media can be cleaned.
We will take you through the step-by-step process of how you can format a hard drive using the command prompt. But before you do this, ensure you back up all available data to prevent permanent data loss.
STEP 1: Open Command Prompt As Administrator
Opening the command prompt.
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Search for the command prompt on your screen, right-click and run as Administrator.
STEP 2: Use Diskpart
Using diskpart
Once the command line is open on the screen, type ‘diskpart’ and press Enter.
STEP 3: Type List Disk
Using list disk
The above command will open a Diskpart window. In this window, type ‘list disk’ and press Enter. It will list all the available drives.
STEP 4: Select the Drive to Format
Formatting a drive.
Now type ‘select disk (disk number)’ as shown above. Specify the drive number which needs to be formatted.
STEP 5: Clean the Disk
Using the clean function.
In this step, type ‘clean’. This command will permanently delete all files and folders, and successfully clean up the disk.
STEP 6: Create Partition Primary
Creating primary partition.
To make the drive again accessible, type ‘create partition primary’.
STEP 7: Format the Drive
Formatting a drive.
Now format the drive with FAT or NTFS file system. Type ‘format fs=ntfs’ and press Enter.
STEP 8: Assign a Drive Letter
Assigning a drive letter
To assign a drive letter, you can type ‘assign’ as shown below.
Here are the eight steps again:
• Search and open for command prompt as Administrator.
• Once the command line is open, type ‘diskpart’ and press Enter.
• The above command line will open a Diskpart window. In this window, type ‘list disk’ and press Enter. It will list all the available drives.
• Now type ‘select disk (disk number)’ after the list is available on-screen. Specify the drive number which needs to be formatted.
• Here, type ‘clean.’ This command will permanently delete all files and folders and successfully clean up the disk.
• To make the drive again accessible, type ‘create partition primary.
• Now format the drive with the FAT or NTFS file system. Type ‘format fs=ntfs’ and press Enter.
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