Give the partition a name, leave the rest of the options as they are and hit "Okay". depending on what other storage devices are connected like flash drives, cameras, phones, etc.) If all else fails, try and select by matching storage capacity with what's printed on the HDD casing. So if you already have C, D and E assigned to internal hard drives, the one we wish to format will be F. This will show your available partitions and your external drive should show up as the next corresponding letter. If you're unable to work out which drive you need to select from the list because they all have partitions, head into File Explorer and choose This PC on the sidebar.
Search for "format" and choose Create and format hard disk partitions. Say hello to Cortana (hint: Windows Key + Q). With that in mind, there are a few steps we need to take in order to format our recently plugged in external HDD. Only format a hard drive when you no longer require the data stored on it and wish to start fresh.
First, you'll need to be triple sure that all the data you require off the hard drive has been extracted. Formatting 1001001įormatting hard drives in Windows 10 is fairly straightforward. Once you have your chosen solution setup and ready to go, it's time to connect the hard drive(s) to your PC.
A single USB cable simply cannot provide enough juice to power the motor inside, as well as transfer data to and from your PC.
The best part about both options is you won't have to fork out an absolute fortune.įor 3.5-inch hard drives, you're going to need external power of some sorts. Docks are an option for those with numerous hard drives (like myself), who require the ability to quickly pull one out and plug another in. Cases or enclosures are ideal for drives you'll leave around for some duration to better protect the component against dust and other potential hazards.
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