#how do i format my disk before installing windows through command prompt that windows provide

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true sable
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how do i format my disk before installing windows through command prompt that windows provide

balmy radish
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Yes

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You can format your whole disk duing installation

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Also choose to install the version which ends with "N edition", that edition doesn't come with ads and its less bloated

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@true sable can you show us what options are getting during installation through screenshot?

stuck rapids
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In the install process before disk selection there will be an option that says "Repair my/your Computer" click it then choose command prompt

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Once in cmd type in diskpart then list disk

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then select the disk you want to install windows on using sel disk [disk number] and once it's selected type in clean

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then exit cmd by typing exit twice then you should be able to install windows

true sable
balmy radish
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Or image whatever you wanna say

rain tapir
# true sable This didn't fix it

what overseer boots said should totally work if followed correctly. However, if still having issues, then you can easily do it using a live usb boot of any linux distro containing gparted (like Mint or mx linux, or puppy linux)

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do as the red text shows and it will prepare the drive for Windows. (leave it fully unallocated)

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note, the above or clean will fully erase the drive selected.

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(to a basic way, not anti-forensic)

rain tapir
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see my method above too, if you're not comfortable using command prompt. @true sable did u solve this?

rain tapir
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@true sable Is this solved, if yes mark it solved