Formatting your hard drive (or one of its partitions) is a great way to start from scratch. The main thing to remember is that formatting a hard drive is bad for its condition and shortens its lifespan, so it's better not to abuse it.
Instructions
Step 1
The easiest way to format your hard drive is with the right mouse button. Click on the selected partition (for example, Disk C) and the list of operations will see the line "Format". If there is no such function, or the hard drive itself is not displayed, try to go the workaround. Click Start, open Control Panel, then the Administrative Tools tab, then select Computer Management and Disk Management. There, right-click on the desired section and select "Format".
Step 2
Formatting can also be done through the command line. To do this, in the "run" line (located in the "Start" menu) enter the command format c: and press Enter. A black window will open warning that all data on this disk will be destroyed. Press "Y" if you want to continue, or "N" if you change your mind.
Step 3
The third method by which you can format your hard drive is only possible if you have an installation disc with an operating system. To do this, insert the disc into the drive, restart the computer and press the delete key (on some systems - F2) during boot. Use the arrows and the Enter button to enter the Boot menu and select CD-ROM in the Boot Device (or Boot Sequence) section. Then you can format the drive. Quick Format does not physically delete data from the disk or repair bad sectors. In order to achieve this, select the "Full Format" option.
