Using DiskPart to clean and format a disk partition doesn't have to be hard. Just follow these simple steps.

Alternatively, use the command-line tool Diskpart by typing format fs=yourfiletype in the Command Prompt. Always back up data beforehand.

If you have mistakenly run the DISKPART Clean command on the wrong disk you can undo DISKPART clean command in Windows 11/10. Learn how!

DiskPart is a handy command-line utility from Microsoft that lets you manage both internal and external storage devices on your PC. You can use it to easily remove write protection from a USB drive.