Learn how to fix Windows cannot format the system partition on this disk issue while formatting a partition/volume in dual boot.

To force-format a partition, use the Disk Management tool in Windows. Right-click the partition, select “Format,” choose the file system (NTFS, FAT32, etc.), and click “OK” to confirm.

Situation: Want to format a firewire drive in X as a Fat 32 type partition. Can it be done? Don't see the option in the disc utilities program and some searching hasn't lead me anywhere. I know I ...