How to format a drive on Windows

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Open Disk Management:

    • Right-click the Start button and select Disk Management or press Windows + X and choose Disk Management.

Select the Drive to Format:

    • In the Disk Management window, locate the drive you want to format (it will be listed as a volume, like “Disk 1”, “Disk 2”, etc.)
    • Right-click on the drive and select Format.

Choose Formatting Options:

    • You’ll be prompted to select the following options:
      • Volume Label: Name the drive (optional)
      • File System: Choose the file system (typically NTFS for Windows drives)
      • Allocation Unit Size: You can usually leave this at the default setting
      • Quick Format: Check this option to format the drive more quickly (recommended for most cases).

Start the Format:

    • After adjusting your options, click OK and confirm that you want to format the drive. The process will begin, and the drive will be wiped clean and formatted with the selected file system.

Finish:

    • Once the formatting process is complete, the drive will be ready for use.

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