Right-click the drive you want to format. Double-check you have the correct drive letter to avoid wiping the wrong disk.
Type list volume to see all partitions. Identify the correct volume letter.
Open File Explorer (Windows key + E).
Select Format… from the context menu.
Click the drive you want to format, then click Properties . how to format a drive in windows 10
Type cmd in the search bar. Right-click Command Prompt → Run as administrator .
Click This PC in the left sidebar. You’ll see all drives listed under “Devices and drives.” Right-click the drive you want to format
Go to Settings (Windows key + I) → System → Storage .