Windows 10: What would happen if I format the whole hard disk

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  1. /U/TRICKSTER24321
    /u/trickster24321 Win User

    What would happen if I format the whole hard disk


    What would happen if I format the hard disk by using diskpart before installing Windows 10 and it's a UEFI system and there are several partitions of UEFI, I'm trying format because I can't find a way to install Windows since it shows a message telling that the partition is gpt style

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    /u/trickster24321, Dec 4, 2019
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  2. FERNANDZ
    Fernandz Win User

    How To Format A Write Protected Flash Memory ?

    ¿You already tried this one?...

    Run CMD


    1. diskpart
    2. list disk

    Then in the 3º step, put the correct number of disk in the list for the usb flash (if it's listed in disk 3, then you'll have to write select disk 3).

    2. select disk #
    3. clean
    4. create partition primary
    5. select partition 1
    6. active
    7. format fs=fat32
    8. assign
    9. exit

    with that commands you will format the flash drive in fat32, if you have a large drive you can select also "format fs=ntfs" in step 7.

    good luck!
     
    Fernandz, Dec 4, 2019
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  3. DEVLIN SCO
    Devlin Sco Win User
    Formatting Hard Disks

    We advise posting your query on a Linux support forum to receive proper instructions on how to format your spare hard disk. The support agents of the Linux support page should be able to provide you with the detailed steps on how to format a Linux hard disk.

    If you have other questions or concerns in the future, we're just a click away.
     
    Devlin Sco, Dec 4, 2019
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  4. HRITIK KANDARI
    Hritik Kandari Win User

    What would happen if I format the whole hard disk

    Format Hard disk

    I have an external hard drive . When i plug it into pc pc becomes slow , so I want to format it , but it is not possible in GUI mode .

    Can I format it while booting??

    Pls provide process steps too???

    [Original Title: external Hard disk]
     
    Hritik Kandari, Dec 4, 2019
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