Introduction

Creating and formatting partitions on a hard drive is an essential task for system administrators and users alike. It allows for better organization, improved performance, and efficient utilization of storage space. In this article, we will explore the complete process of creating and formatting hard drive partitions in the Windows environment, focusing on Windows 10.

Examples:

1. Creating a Partition using Disk Management:

   • Press the Windows key + X and select "Disk Management" from the menu.
   • Right-click on the unallocated space and choose "New Simple Volume".
   • Follow the wizard to specify the partition size, assign a drive letter, and format the partition with a file system of your choice (NTFS is recommended for Windows).

2. Creating a Partition using PowerShell:

   • Open PowerShell as an administrator.
   • Use the New-Partition cmdlet to create a new partition. For example:

     New-Partition -DiskNumber 0 -UseMaximumSize -AssignDriveLetter

3. Formatting a Partition using Command Prompt:

   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Use the format command to format the partition. For example:

     format E: /FS:NTFS /Q