How do I format a hard drive? A computer hard drive stores your files, allowing you to access them at any time. The majority of the time, you want these files to remain stored properly and safely.

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All this is assuming you can still boot into Windows 11/10 in a regular way. If you cannot, the only way is to use a bootable USB drive. You can then use the advanced recovery. Reset Windows Format ...

Before we begin, it’s important to know that formatting a drive will erase everything on it, so you’ll want to make sure that you back up or save anything that you don’t want to lose. After you’ve ...