How to Format a USB Drive Using Windows CMD – Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Format a USB Drive Using Windows CMD

Want to format your USB drive using Command Prompt in Windows? This detailed guide walks you through each step, ensuring a smooth and error-free process. Follow along to clean, create, and format your USB drive using simple CMD commands.

>> Steps Covered in This Guide:

1. Open Command Prompt with Admin Privileges
Press Win + X, select Terminal (Admin), and click Yes if prompted.

2. Start DiskPart
Type the following command and press Enter:
diskpart

3. List Available Drives
To identify your USB drive, enter:
list disk

4. Select the USB Drive
Choose the correct USB drive (replace "X" with the drive number):
select disk X

5. Clean the Drive
Erase all data on the USB drive by typing:
clean

6. Create a New Partition
To create a primary partition, enter:
create partition primary

7. Format the USB Drive

To format it with NTFS, type:
format fs=ntfs quick
For FAT32, use:
format fs=fat32 quick

8. Assign a Drive Letter
Make the USB drive accessible by typing:
assign

This method is fast, efficient, and doesn’t require third-party software. Whether you're fixing a corrupted USB or preparing a fresh drive, this guide will help you get the job done!