Locate and click the Get started or Reset PC button.
Your PC will boot to a blue screen. Go to > Advanced options > Command Prompt . Step 2: Run the Format Commands format c drive
Formatting your C drive will on it, including your operating system (Windows), all installed programs, drivers, and personal files. You will not be able to boot your computer until a new operating system is reinstalled. Ensure all important data is backed up to an external drive or cloud storage before proceeding. How to Format Your C Drive Locate and click the Get started or Reset PC button
If your goal is just to wipe your data and start fresh without using external media, use the built-in feature: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery . Under Reset this PC , click Get started . Step 2: Run the Format Commands Formatting your
If you are trying to format a secondary data drive, you can do so easily within Windows:
Download the from Microsoft’s official website.
Just reading that might give veteran PC users a cold sweat.