“格式(Format)”作为计算机中的一个词非常流行，也是计算机用户中的一个众所周知的词。我们都这样做了，尤其是使用USB驱动器。也就是说，人们有时害怕的是格式化硬盘和分区。毕竟，我们有关于它们的数据，我们不想丢失它们。在这篇文章中，我们将分享如何格式化硬盘或磁盘(Disk)。我们还将研究Format的类型，以及可以帮助您删除文件以使其无法恢复的工具。
文件系统的类型
当您使用任何工具进行格式化时，您将获得选择格式类型的选项。标准格式是在Windows上使用的(Windows)Fat32、NTFS。FAT32非常流行，但已被NTFS取代。后者提供增强功能和安全性。使用NTFS(NTFS)的另一个显着优势是它也可以被 macOS 读取。
如何格式化硬盘或磁盘
这些是格式化硬盘驱动器或磁盘的一些最佳方法。确保(Make)在格式化任何内容之前进行备份。一旦格式化完成，就无法轻易恢复。
- 使用文件资源管理器
- 磁盘管理工具
- 磁盘部分
- 磁盘管理软件(Disk Management Software)（OEM和第三方(Third-Party)）
- 连接到另一台计算机。
如果您想格式化硬盘或硬盘的一部分，那么您可以使用前两种方法，但如果您想格式化整个驱动器，您可以使用后两种方法中的任何一种。
1]使用文件资源管理器
格式化驱动器的最简单方法是右键单击它，然后选择格式化它。它将打开格式窗口，您可以在其中选择默认选项快速(Quick)或完整格式(Full Format)并选择格式化。该窗口还允许您添加驱动器名称，但您以后可以随时添加。
Windows 11/10 现在为硬盘提供NTFS ，但对于外部存储，您应该使用其他选项，例如 exFAT 和(NTFS)FAT 32。第一个是用于Linux的。
2]磁盘管理工具
如果您希望做的不仅仅是格式化驱动器，您可以尝试使用磁盘管理(Disk Management)工具。这是一个需要管理员权限的高级工具。它允许您创建、删除、合并分区。( create, delete, merge partition(s).)因此，如果您的目标是因为空间不足而增加主驱动器的分区，那么您可以使用此工具。但是，它很耗时，只有在您没有任何其他选择时才应使用。
在开始菜单中键入磁盘(Type Disk)管理，然后选择“创建和格式化硬盘分区”列表。磁盘管理窗口将显示已连接存储设备和分区的列表。
- 右键单击(Right-click)要格式化的分区
- 选择 Format(Select Format)，它将打开选项窗口。
- 选择适合您的，然后单击确定。
该过程完成后，驱动器就可以使用了。除了安装Windows(Windows)的主驱动器之外，您可以对任意数量的分区执行此操作。
3]磁盘部分工具
Diskpart是(Diskpart)Windows提供的内置系统工具，可以轻松格式化驱动器，但由于没有用户界面，因此必须小心使用。打开运行(Run)提示 ( Win +R ) 并键入 cmd。然后使用Shift + Enter以管理员权限启动命令提示符。按照与以下相同的顺序执行命令。
Diskpart
list disk
select disk #
format fs=ntfs quick label=backup
exit
其中#是分区号，最后一个命令将格式化分区，然后将标签命名为“备份”。
4]磁盘管理软件(Disk Management Software)（OEM和第三方(Third-Party)）
大多数OEM都为(OEMs)HDD和SSD提供软件。这些软件提供格式化驱动器的选项以及其他工具。例如，我正在使用三星魔术师(Samsung Magician)软件附带的三星 SSD工具。(Samsung SSD)该软件允许您格式化整个驱动器，如果您希望在格式化完成后重新安装Windows ，还可以创建一个可启动的(Windows)USB驱动器。(USB)
您可以尝试其他免费的磁盘和分区管理软件(try other free disk & partition management software)，它们可以提供更好的用户界面和清晰的选项。但是，请确保了解您使用该软件所做的工作。
5]连接到另一台计算机
完全格式化硬盘驱动器的最佳方法可能是使用另一台计算机。连接后，使用磁盘管理工具并首先删除驱动器的所有分区，然后如果需要重新创建分区。如果您不创建分区，Windows 安装程序(Windows Setup)可以在您安装它时帮助您创建分区。
阅读(Read)：如何在 Windows 计算机上使用 Mac 格式的 HFS+ 驱动器
如何格式化系统驱动器？
如果您需要格式化主驱动器，请阅读我们关于如何格式化计算机(how to format a computer)的指南。您可以使用Windows 10 重置(Reset)PC 选项或使用可启动的USB驱动器，甚至通过第三方软件来完成。
所以这些是您可以用来格式化硬盘或硬盘驱动器的方法。我希望这篇文章很容易理解，并且您确保仔细执行此操作，尤其是在您进行备份之后。
How to format a Hard Drive or Disk in Windows 11/10
“Format” as a word in computers is very popular, and a well-known word among computer users. We all have done that, especially with USB drives. That said, what people are sometimes afraid of is when it comes to formatting the hard disk and partitions. After all, we have data on them, and we do not want to lose them. In this post, we will share how to format a Hard Drive or Disk. We will also look into types of Format, and tools that can help you delete files so they cannot be recovered.
Types of File System
When you format using any tool, you will get the option to choose a format type. The standard formats are Fat32, NTFS which are used on Windows. FAT32 was extremely popular but has been replaced with NTFS. The latter offers enhancements and security. Another significant advantage of using NTFS is that it can be read by macOS as well.
How to format a Hard Drive or Disk
These are some of the best ways to format a hard drive or disk. Make sure to take a backup before formatting anything. Once the formatting is complete, then it cannot be recovered easily.
- Using File Explorer
- Disk Management Tool
- Diskpart
- Disk Management Software (OEM and Third-Party)
- Connect to another computer.
If you wish to format part of a hard drive or hard disk, then you can use the first two methods, but if you want to format a complete drive, you can use any of the last two methods.
1] Using File Explorer
The easiest way to format a drive is to right-click on it and then choose to format it. It will open the format window where you can select the default option, Quick or Full Format and choose to format. The window also lets you add a drive name, but you can always do it later.
Windows 11/10 now offers NTFS for hard disk, but for external storage, you should other options such as exFAT and FAT 32. The first one is for Linux.
2] Disk Management Tool
If you wish to do more than just formatting a drive, you can try the Disk Management tool. It’s an advanced tool that will need admin privileges. It allows you to create, delete, merge partition(s). So if your goal is to increase the partition of the primary drive because you are running out of space, then you can use this tool. However, it is time-consuming should only be used when you do not have any other option.
Type Disk management in the start menu, and then select “Create and format hard disk partitions” listing. The disk management window will display a list of connected storage devices and partitions.
- Right-click on the partition you want to format
- Select Format, and it will open the options window.
- Choose what works for you, and click ok.
Once the process is complete, the drive will be ready to use. You can do it for any number of partitions except for the primary drive where Windows is installed.
3] Diskpart Tool
Diskpart is a built-in system tool offered by Windows, which can easily format drives, but it has to be used with great care as there is no user interface. Open Run prompt (Win +R) and type cmd. Then use Shift + Enter to launch a command prompt with admin privileges. Execute the command in the same order as below.
Diskpart
list disk
select disk #
format fs=ntfs quick label=backup
exit
Where # is the partition number, the last command will format the partition, and then name the label as “backup.”
4] Disk Management Software (OEM and Third-Party)
Most of the OEMs offer software for HDD and SSD. These software offer options to format drives along with other tools. For example, I am using a Samsung SSD tool that comes with Samsung Magician software. The software allows you to format the complete drive, and also create a bootable USB drive if you wish to reinstall Windows after the formatting is complete.
You can try other free disk & partition management software that can offer a better user interface and clear option. However, make sure to understand what you do with the software.
5] Connect to another computer
Probably the best way to completely format a hard drive is by using another computer. Once you connect, use the disk management tool and first delete all partitions of your drive, and then if you need to recreate the partitions. If you do not create partitions, Windows Setup can help you do that when you install it.
Read: How to use Mac-formatted HFS+ Drive on Windows computer
How to format the System Drive?
If you need to format the primary drive, then read our guide on how to format a computer. You can do it using Windows 10 Reset PC option or using a bootable USB drive and even through third-party software.
So these were the methods you can use to format the hard disk or hard drive. I hope the post was easy to follow, and you make sure to perform this carefully, especially after you take a backup.
