Windows - How to format a USB flash drive from command prompt?

To format a USB flash drive from command prompt, follow the below procedure:

• Connect the USB flash drive to your PC.
• Click on Start > Run > Type cmd and click on OK.
• Assuming the letter of the USB flash drive is G.
• Now enter this command.
• format /q /x G: and press Enter.
• Note: Don't forget to replace the letter "G" with your drive letter.

Thanks to jack4rall for this tip.

See also

Knowledge communities.

• Forum
• Pen drive forum
• Viruses/security forum
• Windows forum

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